BrightStar Care shares tips on how to make babysitting a breeze

BrightStar Care understands how overwhelming the responsibility of caring for a family member can be. The company was established in 2002 after its founders, JD and Shelly Sun, failed to find quality care giving services for a loved one. Starting out as a family business, the company now operates in more than 250 locations nationwide, providing the full continuum of home care, medical staffing, and child care for anyone who might need it.

Child care can be very stressful if you’re a parent who worries about leaving your children with “strangers.” It is also demanding on the part of the care givers who have to make sure that the children they’re entrusted with are cared for properly. BrightStar Care shares tips for an easy, jitter-free babysitting experience:

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*Make sure that you leave a phone number where the baby sitter can reach you anytime.

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*Make sure that the sitter knows all emergency numbers, like the local police, fire department, and poison control.

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*Leave specific instructions regarding your child’s snacks, activities, and bedtime and remind the sitter to make sure that your child still follows the family rules for watching TV and playtime, even if you’re away.

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*Suggest activities that your child most likely will enjoy – watching their favorite movies on DVD, playing board games, or doing arts and crafts projects. This way, both sitter and your child won’t be bored.

With BrightStar Care, you know your children are in good hands. More information can be found at BrightStarCare.com.