Babysitter Boss Archives

A babysitter in a striped tank top sits at a kitchen table, looking stressed while reviewing paperwork with a calculator and notebook.

Jun

Surviving Middle School

June 25, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Safety

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.

A babysitter with curly hair and a calm, neutral expression listens attentively to a child, whose back is facing the camera.

Jun

Why Won’t the Kids Listen to Me?

June 18, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Caring for Children

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.

A young babysitter in a denim jacket and red top smiles warmly as she shakes hands with parents at the front door.

Jun

Babysitting Basics: Dealing with Parents

June 11, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

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.

Text: A babysitter wearing blue gloves helps a young boy with a nosebleed at a kitchen counter, using tissues to stop the bleeding.

Jun

When Things Go Wrong: Bloody Noses

June 4, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Injuries & Illnesses

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.

May

Press Junket with Lexi Flowers of Babysitter Boss

May 9, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss

Watch behind the scenes footage and get Lexi’s take on the series, Babysitter Boss by Safe Sitter, Inc. Season 2 starts on June 4, 2019.

A babysitter dressed in black crouches in a dimly lit hallway at night, moving cautiously with a focused expression.

Apr

How To Get Kids To Bed When You’re Babysitting

April 9, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Caring for Children

Getting kids to bed can be tough but it doesn't have to be. Learn what to do so that following the bedtime routine is as easy as counting sheep.

A female teen sits on an ottoman in a messy playroom, resting her face in her hands and looking overwhelmed. The floor is scattered with toys, stuffed animals, and books.

Apr

Babysitting Bad Behavior Hacks

April 2, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Caring for Children

Kids are just kids. Sometimes good and sometimes bad. You're the babysitter and it's up to you to learn how to manage them. Find out 6 bad behavior hacks to make your next job much easier.

A young babysitter in a navy sweater smiles warmly while engaging with a little boy playing with a toy, sitting together near a window with a pink orchid plant.

Mar

Watching Siblings Without Losing Your Mind

March 26, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Caring for Children

Watching younger brothers and sisters is still babysitting and can be the hardest babysitting job of all! Find out 4 ways to make it enjoyable...or at least bearable.

A confident young babysitter wearing a camouflage jacket and pink shirt sits at a marble kitchen counter, smiling at the camera.

Mar

What You Need to Ask Before Accepting a Babysitting Job

March 19, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

You've been offered a babysitting job and you're excited but what do you need to know before you say, "Yes!" to the job offer? Find out important questions to ask and must-have information to gather.

A young girl in a red striped shirt lays on the floor making a scrunched-up face, while another child in a blue dress sits nearby with toys. A babysitter observes from a chair in the background.

Mar

When Things Go Wrong: Toddler Temper Tantrums

March 12, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Caring for Children

What do you do when the toddler you are babysitting refuses to have their diaper changed or won't go to bed? Find out how to keep your cool during a temper tantrum.

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