Babysitting is one of the most popular part-time jobs for teens, but caring for kids is no easy feat. Offering a ton of useful tips, this funny, modern no-nonsense guide covers all the basics any babysitting hopeful needs to know, and much more. Includes: ? What to expect from kids age 0 to 10 ? Tips for finding (and keeping) the perfect babysitting gig ? Advice on how to deal with everything from emergencies to dirty diapers ? Strategies for communicating with parents ? Real-life stories from teens about their experiences on the job PLUS: A babysitting personality quiz, helpful fill-in sheets, and kid-friendly recipes teens can use to make mealtime more fun! AGES: 12 and Up AUTHOR: Halley Bondy is a Brooklyn based writer who has worked as a news reporter for the Newark Star Ledger, an arts journalist for Back Stage, and an associate editor for MTV Iggy. She started babysitting as a teenager, joined the Barnard Babysitting Agency in college, and worked as a full time nanny from 2007 to 2008.
