Babysitting as a Business Archives

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Apr

The 5 Things Your Babysitter Wants You to Know

April 14, 2020ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

Parents, babysitters have a few secrets they’d love to share! From paying them on time to leaving food in the house and respecting their role, this video covers five things babysitters wish you knew. Want to avoid being “that family”? Start with these tips and build a great babysitter relationship.

A teenager wearing headphones and a hoodie sits on a couch, looking annoyed while younger children play loudly in the background.

Apr

World’s Worst Babysitter

April 7, 2020ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

Babysitters, we’ve all had those cringe-worthy moments on the job—but some are bigger fails than others! From forgetting bedtime routines to badmouthing your employers or zoning out on your phone, these missteps can cost you your reputation and your paycheck. Learn what not to do so you can steer clear of becoming the World's Worst...

A young woman with curly hair sits cross-legged on a couch, looking directly at the camera with a soft expression.

Mar

How to Turn Down a Babysitting Job

March 24, 2020ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

Turning down a babysitting job can be awkward or uncomfortable, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn how to be a true Babysitter Boss and find out what to say when you need to turn down a babysitting job.

A young woman with curly hair in a blue shirt looks up with a concerned expression while sitting on a couch next to a little girl holding stuffed animals.

Mar

When to Turn Down a Babysitting Job

March 17, 2020ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

It might be hard to know when to turn down a babysitting job. When is it okay and when do you have to stick to your commitment to babysit? Learn what questions to ask to help determine when you should say no.

A young woman with curly hair wearing a navy blue off-the-shoulder blouse sits on a couch, smiling warmly.

Mar

Babysitters Guide to Survival

March 3, 2020ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

Find out what to bring, what to wear, and what to do as a babysitter. If you’re new to babysitting, you NEED to watch this. If you’re an old pro, you’ll learn a few things you wished you would have known. Never miss an episode.

A babysitter in a blue shirt kneels at the front door, smiling warmly as two young children greet her while a parent stands nearby.

Jul

Being the Boss without Being Bossy

July 16, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

You can choose to be bossy and hope for the best (and probably be pretty miserable) or you can be a babysitter that kids love and listen to.

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.

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 smiling young babysitter in denim overalls and a blue shirt talks to a parent in a bright kitchen.

Feb

Babysitting Is a Job. Here’s How to Get Paid.

February 19, 2019ByryanosborneBabysitter Boss, Babysitting as a Business

So what do I love about babysitting? The money, of course! When I first started babysitting, I found it so awkward to tell people how much I charged.