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Babysitters, reading “rocks”. Imagination grows with books, not TV.

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Hello, youthful babysitters!    Just a reminder to keep that TV and computer off and *read* to the children.    Telling them stories is also very strong.    Why?   Because they use their imagination – which means brain development!    Yay, brain development.

read to them

I invite you to watch my short video about the benefits of *reading* to the children you’re babysitting.

  • The children benefit enormously – my video lists the many ways!
  • They are getting personal attention, which they need (versus TV)
  • You benefit by growing in your performance skills as a reader!
  • The children will ask for YOU as a babysitter.    That means your little business grows!

Where do you get your books?   FREE at the LIBRARY!   Check out books before babysitting and return them for a whole new set, for next time.    Keep them in your Babysitting Bag.

kids reading

After taking my Babysitting CPR class, you already know about quality time, diapering, first aid, the choking skill, FULL CPR and more!    I urge you to keep a focus on that “quality time” part – read to the children.   I’m glad to have so much positive feedback from so many parents!

From Babysitting CPR and Adult CPR Training JEANius –

Stay safe, get trained, recognize emergencies!    You are most likely to give care to someone you love.

My September BABYSITTING CPR classes (age 11-15) – hope to see you!

My ongoing CPR Adult & Teen classes

More about Jean, the CPR Training JEANius

Please, contact me – I’d be happy to email/phone with you!

 

 

Baby won’t stop crying? Maybe a teething necklace…

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When your baby won’t stop crying

“Babies cry a lot—up to 4-5 hours a day can be normal for an infant”, states
Children’s Hospital of Colorado.

As any parent – or babysitter – knows, the reasons are crying range from physical needs to emotional distress.     Little babies are receiving lots and lots of stimulation; sights, smells, sounds, people, pets, voices and more can all lead to overload.     Crying feels like a great idea to them.

The Calm a Crying Baby program at Children’s Hospital is a wonderful site to assist fatigued parents and babysitters.    Particularly, watch the excellent video on the web page about fussing babies, “Crying Happens.  What’s your Plan?”    These medical professionals have a lot to share; I invite you to explore the help.

Another time of distress is when a baby is teething.   Old remedies are resurfacing in today’s world – one of them is the use of AMBER fossilized tree resin jewelry.    Say that again?    Yes, amber from tree resin, worn as jewelry.

amber babyRead about Baltic Amber – Alternative Medicine and visit Sweetbottoms website for more information.

In a previous newsletter, I also recommended skin-to-skin time to soothe babies.   A great idea.

From Babysitting CPR and Adult CPR Training JEANius –

Stay safe, get trained, recognize emergencies!    You are most likely to give care to someone you love.

My August / September BABYSITTING CPR classes (age 11-15) – hope to see you!

My ongoing CPR Adult & Teen classes

More about Jean, the CPR Training JEANius

Please, contact me – I’d be happy to email/phone with you!

Best!