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<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">Parents, how can we help you?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">With thousands of nannies and babysitters nationwide, Sittersdirect is here to help! For your convenience, we have listed some of the more frequently asked questions to help you get instant answers. If you still have questions, our Customer Service team is always ready to help and can be reached at any time -</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\"><span style=\"mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:\"><a href=\"http://www.sittersdirect.com/contact.php\">contact us</a></span>.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 2.4pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><u><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">Frequently Asked Questions for parents &amp;</span></u><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\"> </span><u><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">Care seekers seeking child care.</span></u><span style=\"font-size:20.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">What is Sittersdirect?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Sittersdirect is an efficient and effective online search engine for childcare helping you to locate nannies, after-school carers, babysitters, tutors, caregivers and other household helps. We are not a nanny or babysitting agency - we have not done the interviewing and selecting of the carers registered with us. We simply put you in touch and the rest is up to you.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">You get two easy ways to find great carers at <a href=\"http://www.sittersdirect.com/\">Sittersdirect.com</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\">1.<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">You can send emails out to carers of your choice from our extensive database online.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\">2.<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">You can phone or send text massages to &nbsp;carers of your choice (Some members do choose to make their contact numbers available if they fill the PROFILE PLUS SECTION of their application forms).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">How does it work?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">There are 3 simple steps:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\">1.<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Join:</span></b><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\"><span style=\"mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;color:#0072BC\"><a href=\"http://www.sittersdirect.com/\">Join online</a></span></span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;Registration is</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;FREE! <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><b><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:
\">2.<span style=\"font-weight: normal; font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span></b><!--[endif]--><b><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Search :</span></b><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:
9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Enter your postcode and the search page will show the profiles of every carer in your area. You can narrow down the list by ticking \'advanced search\' boxes based on your specific criteria.</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\">3.<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; line-height: normal; font-family: \'Times New Roman\';\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><b><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Select:</span></b><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp; Make a selection of childcare providers that tick all your boxes.</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt 0.25in; text-indent: -0.25in; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Conduct phone screenings, interview and reference check to select the right carer for your family. PLEASE NOTE To make contacts with our registerd members you will have to be a Platinum Member.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size: large;\"><strong><span new=\"\">WHAT IS PLATINUM MEMBERSHIP ?</span></strong></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;<span style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif; line-height: 12.15pt;\">Our Platinum Membership is for parents/care seekers and childcare providers who want to have more control in their search. Standard free membership only give our members opportunity to upload their profile and state what their requirements are- in the case of parents/care seekers- for childcare providers or caregivers, free registration/membership &nbsp;makes it possible for them to upload their profile and also advertise their various services to parents who might need their service. But PLATINUM members can contact our other members using our secure private messaging system. They can also access phone numbers of members that choose to be contacted by phone &ndash;those that fill in the profile plus section-.</span></span></p>
<p style=\"margin-top:8.1pt;margin-right:12.15pt;margin-bottom:8.1pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:12.15pt\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;\">Platinum membership comes with a small charge this helps us cover the costs of running the website. The price is currently &pound;10.00&nbsp;per month. Payments are processed by PayPal. Platinum membership can be cancelled at anytime.</span></span></p>
<p style=\"margin-top:8.1pt;margin-right:12.15pt;margin-bottom:8.1pt;margin-left:
0in;line-height:12.15pt\"><span style=\"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><o:p><span style=\"font-size: large;\">&nbsp;<strong>WHY DO I NEED TO PAY TO BE A PLATINUM MEMBER?</strong></span></o:p></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">A great deal of money have been spent in developing sittersdirect.com, it&rsquo;s an ongoing spending on a monthly basis to cover advertising in order to&nbsp;attract the highest quality parents and childcare providers as our members.</span></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-family:\"><o:p></o:p></span><span style=\"font-family: Verdana;\"><span style=\"font-size: small;\">The Platinum membership fees helps in covering our costs of running sittersdirect.com and other overheads.</span></span><span style=\"font-family:\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;line-height:115%;font-family:
\">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">What will I see in the babysitters\' profiles ?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">You\'ll see the babysitters\' qualifications, age, experience, skills, hourly rates, drivers\' licenses, background checks ,crb and references .<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">What Can I find on Sittersdirect.com ?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">There are a wide range of carers including nannies and babysitters listed on the site other include senior caregivers, &nbsp;Private tutors, midwives, maternity nurse, &nbsp;Dog walkers. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">How many emails should I send &amp; how long will it take?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">It depends on your specific need - some carers are easier to find than others. So to make the most of the site we recommend that you send 8-9 messages if you just need a babysitter or 10-20 messages for a nanny or afterschool carer <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Expect at least 50% replies and allow a 7 day turnaround, although it is likely you will gain a good number of replies within days. If your first round of emails and interviews don\'t introduce you to the right person, simply send out a second round the following week - there will be more people to choose from and you are likely to succeed within that week. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Can I find someone who lives nearby?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">The carers have all chosen how far they are willing to travel from home. Carers will only show up in your search if they have chosen to work in your area.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Does Sittersdirect screen the carers?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">We do not do screenings, we are an introduction service only. Parents should conduct thorough phone screenings, interviews and reference checking before scheduling a date. We have a lot of resources to assist you to make the right choice. Online profiles show which carers have CRB, background checks and references available. The carer brings these documents to your interview to show you first-hand, so you can be certain that the checking is complete. We also provide you with an</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Interview Guide</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">and</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">Screening Tips</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;mso-bidi-font-size:
11.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">to assist with your selection. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Can I get references and recommendations?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Babysitters are asked to supply references or referees phone numbers to you directly. We recommend that you call 2 or 3 current or past employers to ask questions to confirm your choice. The site also has Ratings . These ratings are posted by other parents in the Sittersdirect community, so you can gain input from other parents via our site.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Who are the babysitters and nannies?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">Some are students of professional nanny courses, early childhood education, teaching, nursing, midwifery and allied health. Experienced babysitters, nannies and childcare workers have also registered with us through classified print and online advertisements. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Can I find someone with lots of experience?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">We have a broad range of babysitters and nannies and other household helps available. &nbsp;So, no matter what level of skill and experience you need, Sittersdirect has it!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">What are the hourly rates? How much should I pay?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Babysitters display their individual hourly rates on the site. You are free to negotiate rates with sitters.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Do your babysitters or nannies have other educational or cultural skills?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Our babysitters and nannies have listed a range of wonderful skills and talents on their profiles. &nbsp;So you can choose a carer to bring specific skills to your children and family!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">What quality control is conducted by Sittersdirect.com?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Any concerns regarding carers profiles are followed up by our staff. Any negative parent feedback is checked and acted upon IMMEDIATELY. Feedback is sought from a random sample of site members regularly, to ensure that quality standards are maintained. Babysitters and other carers membership runs on a monthly basis for it to be renewed after expiration this is to ensure the list of babysitters and other providers is as current and accurate as possible. We also ask for parents &amp; Care seekers help in monitoring quality by using our ratings system to provide feedback.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Are my personal details kept confidential?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">Yes. Your personal details are safe on Sittersdirect.com It works this way; Your address and your full post code cannot be seen by anybody not even by registered members. Your contact numbers or your email address are not shown fully on Sittersdirect even to registered members &nbsp;<b>IF </b>you feel the boxes marked &nbsp;EMAIL, PHONE, MOBILE accordingly. You can only contact the parents/careseekers or the providers by sending messages to them which will go directly into their personal mailbox. But for those that do not mind showing their contact details, hence we have the PROFILE PLUS BOX. &nbsp;If you choose to put your contact numbers or email in the PROFILE PLUS BOXES then it will be seen by members only. &nbsp;<b>Profile Plus Boxes</b> are for those that choose not to disguise their contact details<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">When carers reply to me, where are the emails sent? <o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 9.6pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Emails will always be sent to your personal inbox for your convenience. So you only need to check your personal email account. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; vertical-align: baseline;\"><b><span style=\"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">If I Have forgotten my password, what do I do?<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">If you have forgotten your password, just click the &quot;forgot your password&quot; link located under the log in box Sittersdirect will then send you an email reminding you of your saved password.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: 12.75pt; vertical-align: baseline; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;\"><span style=\"font-size:9.0pt;
font-family:\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
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<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-top:7.5pt;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:7.5pt;
margin-left:0in;mso-line-height-alt:13.5pt;mso-outline-level:1\"><span style=\"font-size:22.5pt;font-family:\" new=\"\">Tools and Tips for Parents<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Tips for Parents to find a Babysitter<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">What the home secretary said about the role of CRB.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">&quot;The role of the Criminal Records Bureau is to reduce the risk of abuse by ensuring that those who are unsuitable are not able to work with children and vulnerable adults&quot;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">What is the&nbsp;CRB?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">The Criminal Records Bureau (CRB), an Executive Agency of the Home Office, provides wider access to criminal record information through its&nbsp;</span><a href=\"http://www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk/services/disclosure_service.aspx\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Checking service</span></a><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">This service enables organisations in the public, private and voluntary sectors to make safer recruitment decisions by identifying candidates who may be unsuitable for certain work, especially that involve children or vulnerable adults.&nbsp; The CRB was established under Part V of the Police Act 1997 and was launched in March 2002.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Successful job applicants can be ask to apply for one of two types of check.&nbsp; The type of check required will depend upon the nature of the position.&nbsp; These are called Enhanced and Standard Checks; both require a fee but are free of charge to volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">A Standard check cannot reveal if a person is&nbsp;ISA- registered or barred from working with children or vulnerable adults.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Enhanced Check<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">An Enhanced Disclosure is available to anyone who works in what is known as a &quot;prescribed position &quot;. These are the positions which are in the ROA and have also been named in Police Act Regulations. Regulated Activity with Children or Vulnerable Adults, certain Judicial Appointments and&nbsp;Gambling Licence Applications are examples of prescribed positions.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Enhanced CRB checks contain the same information as the Standard Disclosure but with the addition of;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Any relevant and proportionate information held by the local police forces.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">A check of the new Children and or Vulnerable Adults barred lists where requested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">The CRB recognises that the Standard and Enhanced Disclosure information can be extremely sensitive and personal, therefore it has published a Code of Practice and employers&rsquo; guidance for recipients of Disclosures to ensure they are handled fairly and used properly.<br />
<b>For more information please visit:&nbsp;</b></span><a href=\"http://www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk/\"><b><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">www.crb.homeoffice.gov.uk</span></b></a><span style=\"font-size:
12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">SIX STEPS SCREENING PROCESS<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Below we outline our six step screening process you can follow when recruiting a babysitter or nanny.&nbsp; Never employ a babysitter, nanny or other household helps without screening them first.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Step One:&nbsp;Read babysitter and nannies online profile and contact them when you are satisfied to take things to the next level.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Step Two:&nbsp;Conduct a face-to-face</span><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">&nbsp;interview&nbsp;</span><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">with your favourite babysitter /nannies.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Step Three:&nbsp;Check and cross check references and qualifications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Step Four:&nbsp;Request a police check or CRB disclosure.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Step Five: Check Photo Identifications.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"margin-left: 0in; text-indent: -0.25in; \"><!--[if !supportLists]--><span style=\"font-size:10.0pt;
mso-bidi-font-size:12.0pt;font-family:Symbol;mso-fareast-font-family:Symbol;
mso-bidi-font-family:Symbol\">&middot;<span style=\"font-size: 7pt; font-family: \'Times New Roman\'; \">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; </span></span><!--[endif]--><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Step Six:&nbsp;&nbsp; Ask for contact numbers preferably LANDLINE telephone numbers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">GETTING THE RIGHT PERSON FOR YOUR CHILD<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">How do I choose a babysitter?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">You need to find someone who has the right amount of maturity, but who can still have fun with children. According to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents and the NSPCC, no-one under 16 should be left to care for an infant or young child. However, there&rsquo;s no current legislation in England, Scotland or Wales that gives a minimum age for babysitters, nor indeed what age children can be left at home alone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Children mature at different ages, so you will have to decide whether you think a teenager has got the right skills. Ultimately, you are the best judge of an individual&rsquo;s capabilities and the sort of person that your children need.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Age isn&rsquo;t the only factor to consider. If you don&rsquo;t know a potential babysitter well, ask them to provide you with references, and then contact those people. Your babysitter should ideally have first aid skills, or be prepared to take aid course. The British Red Cross offers a number of different courses, some of which would be suitable for teenagers who babysit. If you use a babysitter regularly, paying for his or her&nbsp; first aid training could be a worthwhile investment for you.&nbsp;<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Your babysitter should be someone you trust to handle any emergency, or who will at least know whom to call and what procedures to follow.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Questions to ask potential babysitter:</span></b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">The first thing that you should ask a babysitter is whether he or she has references that you can see (and which you should follow up on).<br />
There are other questions you might want to ask:<br />
[a]&nbsp;&nbsp; Ask about any previous experience in looking after young children<br />
[b]&nbsp;&nbsp; Do you have any first aid training which you could use in an emergency on young children.<br />
[c]&nbsp;&nbsp; What do you like best about babysitting?<br />
[d]&nbsp;&nbsp; What would you do if you were unsure about how to handle a situation?<br />
[e]&nbsp;&nbsp; What sort of activities can you think of to keep the children occupied?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:18.0pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Parent-Babysitter Interview Checklist<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
The interview is an important step in the hiring process.&nbsp; Sitters direct is here to help you in the process of&nbsp; finding the right babysitter or nanny for your family by providing a list of&nbsp; important questions to ask.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
General Questions<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What do you like about babysitting?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What do you look for in an employer/family?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;How much do you charge?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Have you ever been arrested or convicted?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Are you OK if a job runs later than planned?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Do you have your own car?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;How soon will you let us know if you can\'t do a job?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;How many years experience do you have working with children?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">&bull;&nbsp;How many families have you cared for and how old were the children?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Do you live local?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp; Do you have a full time job?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Do you have any allergies to cats, dogs or other pets?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Do you have any religious believes or affiliations?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Do you know First Aid?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What other qualification do you have?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Can you swim?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What would you do with the kids on a day like today?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What do you do when a child refuses to go to sleep?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What do you think is the best way to handle tantrums?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What is your proudest moment in babysitting and why?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;What was your worst experience in child care, and how did you resolve it?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Can you care for more kids if we have sleep over in the house?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Are you OK assisting with homework, possibly making dinner and/or doing light housework?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Can you travel with my family if we need you to?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Are you comfortable sitting for newborns?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Can you change a diaper?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Can you properly carry and pick up a newborn?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Are you comfortable driving children in the car?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;May I see your driver\'s license?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;How many years have you been driving?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><br />
&bull;&nbsp;Do you have any marks against your driving record (speeding or accidents)?<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">How much should I pay?</span></b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Babysitting rates usually hourly depend on a lot of factors like where you live, to how old the babysitter is, and how many children to be looked after. A lot of babysitters state their own rates on the site, or her references could help you get a picture of what you should be offering.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">How can I prepare my babysitter?</span></b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">The first time a babysitter works for you, ask her to arrive well before you go out. This will give her time to get to know you, you house and of course, your child. You may also want to pay her to come over and play with your baby a few times while you&rsquo;re at home. Use the time to take care of household jobs, so you&rsquo;re in the background if you are needed. This is a particularly good approach if your sitter doesn&rsquo;t have much experience of caring for young children.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Make sure that you leave all the information [Emergency Information Checklist] you can, from emergency phone number of your neighbours, your doctors, the accident and emergency unit of your local hospital) to what&rsquo;s off-limit in the fridge. Let her know what time you want the children to be in bed. Tell her what your baby can and can&rsquo;t do and what her usual routine is. Leave the address and the phone number of where you&rsquo;ll be, just in case she can&rsquo;t contact you on your mobile. Show her where everything that she will need is kept, including the first aid kit and your telephone.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">How do I establish a good relationship with my sitter?</span></b><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Treat your babysitter fairly. Don&rsquo;t ask her to do anything else but babysitting, unless you want&nbsp; to pay her extra for it. Her main task is to keep your baby safe and happy. On the other hand, she should tidy up so that she leaves your home as she found it.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Make sure that you treat your sitter as a mature person and listen to what is said to you. If he&nbsp; or she is old enough to be left, unsupervised, with your children then you must take seriously any comments about bad behaviour on their part.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Finally, always remember to leave something to eat and drink for her especially if it&rsquo;s going to be a long evening.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Kids Activities<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">These are activities for children that can help parents, nannies, babysitters, and &nbsp;kids enjoy their time together. There are hundreds of ideas to entertain children. Here are just a few to get you started.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Indoor Activities for Children<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Reading to each other, telling stories.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Singing along and changing lyrics<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dancing to different music, your choice, their choice!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Music with kitchen implements!<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Cards and board games<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Dress ups<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Hide and seek<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Play dough making<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bubble blowing<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Teddy Bear Picnic<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Bus rides using big boxes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pretend camping with indoor tent<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Ten pin bowling with plastic cups<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;Pretend school with rows of toy students.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">&nbsp;</span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:13.5pt;
font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">Outdoor Activities for Children<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Sand and water play<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Treasure hunt<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Getting muddy in the backyards<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Painting outdoors, roller with water on the fence<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Gardening with herbs, watering together<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Visit parks, go for a stroll<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Bike rides, scooter rides<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Ball games<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=\"MsoNormal\"><span style=\"font-size:12.0pt;font-family:\" times=\"\" new=\"\">. &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; Teddy bears picnic at the park<o:p></o:p></span></p>