http://www.minti.com/members/mirefoot/advice/ Most Recent Advice on Minti by mirefoot Copyright 2009 Minti en-uk mirefoot first aid tipsBy MissMolly - Babysitter DatabaseWe 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 unguarded moment.  Every year the Child Accident and Prevention Trust (CAPT) highlight the importance of its work in   National Safety Week - June 18 - 24.  This year ... 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 rulesWhen 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. Often we have used MissMolly the Babysitter Database to source our babysitters, although they don't supply the 'quick fix' sitter they do ... 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 babysitterHouse Tour: Conduct a brief tour of the house when the babysitter arrives. Include relevant door keys/locks, heating/cooling systems, baby monitor and telephone location. Room Tour: Conduct a tour of the child's room if relevant - including location of pyjamas, bedtime books/toys and nappy changing items (if required). Facilities: Show your babysitter the tea, ... 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 childHow 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 good relationship with my sitter? How do I choose a babysitter? You need to find someone who has the right amount of maturity, but who can still have ... 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 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 who are willing to provide childcare and babysitters. The problem is that it is very difficult to find out who they all are, or ... 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