http://www.minti.com/members/mirefoot/activity/ Latest activity by mirefoot on Minti Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk mirefoot So let me begin... I am so fed up with trying to find child care / babysitters. I have tried my local Children's Information service, I have tried MissMolly, I have tried Sittters, and all sorts of... I am so fed up with trying to find child care / babysitters. I have tried my local Children's Information service, I have tried MissMolly, I have tried Sittters, and all sorts of...]]> http://www.minti.com/groups/63/gb/blog/416917/I-have-to-start-somewhere/ http://www.minti.com/groups/63/gb/blog/416917/I-have-to-start-somewhere/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 08:03:41 -0700 mirefoot Make sure you let any babysitter know that your children or child sleep walk. I know from bitter experience it is a real shock when a sleeping child appears out of the blue, so to speak. MissMolly -... MissMolly -...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5756/Sleep-Walking/#416906 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/5756/Sleep-Walking/#416906 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 07:57:45 -0700 mirefoot first aid tips By MissMolly - Babysitter Database We all know that accidents can happen at any time.  It is impossible to watch our children all the time and there will always be that... By MissMolly - Babysitter Database
We all know that accidents can happen at any time.  It is impossible to watch our children all the time and there will always be that...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6383/First-Aid-tips-for-Babysitters/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6383/First-Aid-tips-for-Babysitters/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:42:43 -0700 mirefoot babysitter house rules When ever we have had to change our babysitter form our usual supply of one or two to a new person we always set out a few rules just make the evening go a little smoother.... When ever we have had to change our babysitter form our usual supply of one or two to a new person we always set out a few rules just make the evening go a little smoother....]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6382/Babysitter-House-rules-you-might-consider/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6382/Babysitter-House-rules-you-might-consider/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:40:17 -0700 mirefoot 10 tips to care for your babysitter House Tour: Conduct a brief tour of the house when the babysitter arrives. Include relevant door keys/locks, heating/cooling systems, baby monitor and telephone... House Tour: Conduct a brief tour of the house when the babysitter arrives. Include relevant door keys/locks, heating/cooling systems, baby monitor and telephone...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6381/How-to-care-for-your-Babysitter/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6381/How-to-care-for-your-Babysitter/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:36:07 -0700 mirefoot getting the right person for your child How do I choose a babysitter? What questions should I ask a potential sitter? How much should I pay? How can I prepare my babysitter? How do I establish a... How do I choose a babysitter?
What questions should I ask a potential sitter?
How much should I pay?
How can I prepare my babysitter?
How do I establish a...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6380/How-to-choose-a-babysitter-in-the-UK/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6380/How-to-choose-a-babysitter-in-the-UK/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:32:37 -0700 mirefoot Very good article. In the UK there is also no governement regulation of babysitters, there is of course with registered Child minders. If a person wishes to be employed in any job which brings them... In the UK there is also no governement regulation of babysitters, there is of course with registered Child minders.
If a person wishes to be employed in any job which brings them...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/188/Performing-a-Background-Check-for-a-Childcare-Provider/#416867 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/188/Performing-a-Background-Check-for-a-Childcare-Provider/#416867 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:15:12 -0700 mirefoot I suppose it would have been kind of me to put MissMolly - Babysitter Directory as a URL really since I had mentioned another website as well! http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/186/How-Much-Should-You-Pay-Your-Sitter/#416864 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/186/How-Much-Should-You-Pay-Your-Sitter/#416864 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:10:41 -0700 mirefoot In the UK on MissMolly - Babysitter Directory the recommended pay is £5 to £10 per hour depending on what time of year, age of babysitter and whether it is after midnight etc. I think if... I think if...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/186/How-Much-Should-You-Pay-Your-Sitter/#416862 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/186/How-Much-Should-You-Pay-Your-Sitter/#416862 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:08:36 -0700 mirefoot Excellent article and of course to remove the slightly one sided attempt to promote the single website, wouldn't it be better if we listed all the babysitter directories such as MissMolly -... http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/178/Interviewing-a-Babysitter/#416858 http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/178/Interviewing-a-Babysitter/#416858 Thu, 14 Jun 2007 06:04:20 -0700 mirefoot I have written in my blog about the difficulties we had in finding temporary and permanent childcare. We live in a rural part of Cumbria in the Lake District in the UK. There are plenty of people... We live in a rural part of Cumbria in the Lake District in the UK. There are plenty of people...]]> http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6379/Finding-temporary-and-permanent-Child-care/ http://www.minti.com/parenting-advice/6379/Finding-temporary-and-permanent-Child-care/ Thu, 14 Jun 2007 05:34:22 -0700