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The League of Extraordinary Nannies

Topics: Childcare, CPR

I promise Sean Connery isn't involved in this elite nanny placement service we just discovered. So that's one point in its favor, right? There are a few more too, especially if you're looking for extensively screened, college educated nannies who have a list of qualifications a league long. The Nanny League is pretty incredible in fact, in terms of screening and tracking down fantastic candidates. We're talking CPR training, good swimmers, non-smokers, confidentiality agreements, and signing a no-cell-while-driving guarantee, not to mention background checks, drug tests, and reference reviews. There is no placement fee, but The Nanny League is so…

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Boy, 9, Saves Little Brother's Life With CPR

Topics: CPR

After saving his 2-year-old brother from drowning, Logan Hearn has proven that he takes his big brother duties very seriously. The 9-year-old from Joliet, Ill., performed CPR on his little brother Brendan after his mom Tabitha pulled the toddler out of the family's pool, "The Early Show" reports. She started doing CPR, but Logan, who learned CPR while taking junior life guarding classes, intervened. Logan's parents are amazed by what he was able to do. I could try to do CPR, but to have that composure, and to have that patience, you know, is just amazing at that age," Logan's…

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Child Care Provider Responsibilities

Topics: Babysitting, Childcare, CPR

As a child care provider, your duties will be dependent on many factors. Generally speaking, child care responsibilities are given to you based on your age, experience and rate. Teenagers will usually have fewer responsibilities than adult child care providers because they may not have a driver's license or a car. Older teenagers and those in college and beyond will be given greater responsibilities because of their experience, education and maturity. Level of experience and certification, such as CPR training, is also taken into consideration. Child care provider rates are also a factor. The higher your rate, the more responsibilities…

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Babysitter Interview Questions You'll Want To Ask

Topics: Babysitter, CPR, Babysitter Interviews

Finding the right person to babysit your child is easier when you ask the right babysitter interview questions. If you're not sure what questions to ask, here are a few suggestions: Ask how long the babysitter has been working with children and what ages. Ask if the babysitter has had any training such as CPR and first aid. Ask what types of tasks the babysitter feels comfortable with, such as driving the children to events and doing light housework. Ask what the babysitter's availability is. If the babysitter is a good match, ask what type of rate she or he…

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Babysitting Safety

Topics: Babysitter, Babysitting, Childcare, CPR, Babysitting Safety

Maintaining safety when you are babysitting is the most important aspect of providing child care. When the parents return to their home at night, they want to find their children happy, healthy, and safe. That is why it is important to make sure you have the knowledge necessary to handle unexpected situations or emergencies. Babysitters should be familiar with CPR and First Aid. While dialing emergency numbers can be helpful, having the knowledge necessary to administer lifesaver procedures could mean the difference between a child living or dying. Being responsible is another aspect of babysitting safety. Make sure you keep…

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Online Babysitting Courses

Topics: Babysitting, Childcare, CPR, Babysitting Courses, Babysitting Training

If you are a busy student or simply someone with a restricted schedule, taking babysitting courses through the Internet can be the best option for babysitting training. There are a number of opportunities available to you when looking for online babysitting courses. The ideal course will depend on what kind of instruction you desire. If you wish to obtain official child care safety and lifesaver certification, visit websites like CPRandFirstAid.net or conduct a search for "online CPR and first aid classes" using your favorite search engine. Regardless of where you find online babysitting courses, always make sure that the websites…

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