June 2019

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Teaching Safe Sitter® is straightforward — but knowing exactly what to order before your first class makes it even easier. Here's the complete supply list for getting started.
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What makes Safe Sitter® different? A curriculum built from the ground up for grades 6–8, a first aid triage system students can actually use, and life skills that go well beyond babysitting.
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Faith-based organizations have a unique opportunity to equip young teens with life-saving skills while opening their doors to the broader community. Here's how Safe Sitter® fits naturally into your mission.
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Covering start-up costs or keeping classes affordable doesn't have to mean starting from scratch. Here are three fundraising approaches — and two ready-to-use Canva letter templates — for Safe Sitter® Providers.
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A babysitter in a striped tank top sits at a kitchen table, looking stressed while reviewing paperwork with a calculator and notebook.
Middle school. Junior high. Secondary school. Intermediate school. Whatever it is called where you live, it’s all the same and it’s not easy for anyone.
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A babysitter with curly hair and a calm, neutral expression listens attentively to a child, whose back is facing the camera.
There are several reasons kids don’t listen but don’t lose heart, there are also several things YOU can do to get kids to pay attention to you.
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A young babysitter in a denim jacket and red top smiles warmly as she shakes hands with parents at the front door.
Good babysitters have to wear two hats. Knowing your boundaries with the kids and with parents is the key to success in balancing the two hats.
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A young woman with long brown hair and a light blue blouse sits in the foreground, smiling at the camera. In the background, a group of children is gathered in a casual learning environment, sitting on colorful bean bags and engaging in conversation. The room has large windows with a cityscape visible outside.
The Safe Sitter® curriculum is modular in design and can be taught in one day or over several weeks. The content introduces students to child care, injury prevention, and first aid, as well as foundational employment skills.
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Your child's digital footprint starts now — and lasts forever. Here's a practical guide to online safety habits, including what to share, what to avoid, and how to think before posting.
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Text: A babysitter wearing blue gloves helps a young boy with a nosebleed at a kitchen counter, using tissues to stop the bleeding.
I’ll never forget the first time I had to face a bloody nose as a babysitter. Learn exactly what to do if you find yourself in the same situation.
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