Our Family Babysitting Guide
by Julie and Woody Young

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Last minute instructions to a babysitter as parents rush out the door is inappropriate behavior for parents of today.-Investigator, Southern California Police Department.

Today's news headlines are filled with harrowing tales of children suffering emotional and physical abuse and responsible parents are determined their children won't become tomorrow's top story. Now, OUR FAMILY BABYSITTING GUIDE puts important emergency information, medical considerations, floor layouts and other vital information at sitters fingertips for quick, hands-on help in a crisis.
Written by father-daughter team, Woody and Julie Young, this concise, entertaining and comprehensive guide to caring for your family puts parents at ease and gives babysitters the confidence to handle any situation which may occur. Tailor-made for today's active families,OUR FAMILY BABYSITTING GUIDE serves as a gathering place for all kinds of information, activities and instructions. Delightfully illustrated with the world famous Kit-Cat © and friends, this handy new guide supplies all that parents might forget, such as:

• What privileges are extended to the sitter as well as the children
• Information about each child's special needs and preferences
• What to do if the three year old won't stop crying
• Diagrams of each floor of your house for a quick escape in case of fire or natural disaster
• Emergency telephone numbers, and numbers of trusted neighbors
• What to do if the worst happens
• Medical authorization forms

And lots of whimsical activities, craft ideas and fun recipes --all designed to help the babysitter keep the children busy!

Table of Contents

FOR THE BABYSITTER:

Address of Home and Helpful Hints for Emergency Vehicles .......... 5

Emergency Telephone Numbers ....................................................... 6

Telephone Directory ......................................................................... 7

Family Members and Ages of Children ............................................ 9

More About Our Family ....................................................................10

ALPHABETICAL LISTING:

Bedtime Instructions ....................................................................... 13

Clothing &/or Diaper Information ................................................. 14

Diagram of Each Floor ................................................................... 15

Games the Children Enjoy Playing ................................................ 17

Homework and Practice Time ....................................................... 18

The Kitchen .................................................................................... 21

Meals .............................................................................................. 22

Medical Considerations ................................................................. 23

Medical Emergency Authorization Forms .................................... 25

Pets ................................................................................................. 37

Privileges ........................................................................................ 39

Special Considerations .................................................................. 43

Special Instructions ....................................................................... 45

Whimsical Activities to Keep Kids Busy ..................................... 47

FOR THE FAMILY .................................................. 79

Helpful Tips .................................................................................... 80

Using This Guide ............................................................................................................ 80

Things to Remember ..................................................................................................... 82

"Where We Will Be" Slips ........................................................................................ 87

Phone Numbers of Babysitters .................................................... 93

Appendix ....................................................................................... 94

The Kit-Cat ® Story .................................................................... 94

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