Babysitting at the Beginning
Published December 2012: Mom.Me
Baby-Sitting at the Beginning: Tips for Leaving Baby With a Sitter for the First Time
Preparing your sitter for time with your baby will help provide a smooth transition
Article Excerpt:
Leaving your baby or toddler with a sitter for the first time is always harder on the parents than it is on the child, child care expert Clair Haas of Kiddie Academy says. Preparing yourself, your baby and the sitter will help to provide a smooth transition and a nurturing, pleasant experience for all. Continue reading
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