 By Tracy Lamperti, Psychotherapist, Educator, Consultant Babysitter Safety Series Adult Babysitter Application and Guidelines 101 This post looks a lot like the one last week, but this one relates to hiring an ADULT babysitter. The application looks a lot the same but is different. Most significantly, this post contains information on how to CORI your prospective babysitter. Let’s take care of that right off the top! The hiring family should accept responsibility for paying the $20 for the CORI report. The potential babysitter is responsible for filling out the request, having it notarized and mailing it. It takes about 2 weeks to get the results of the CORI. This is the link to the paperwork and the process. http://www.massresources.org/cori.html I have gone through the process with my student intern for this coming summer. It is not a big deal at all. By Tracy Lamperti, Psychotherapist, Educator, Consultant Formal Application and Guidelines · Is it really necessary? · Over-the-top? · A sure bet that no one will babysit for your children if they have to fill it out?.... These are the reasons that I believe it is the right decision to follow a standard of an application like this, and why I have created it. #1 Your child’s safety is top priority. You need to know that the babysitter you choose is serious about their responsibility. Their willingness to take the time to fill out the application is a sign of their seriousness. #2 It contains questions that helps the parent really think about what they expect from the babysitter. #3 It contains questions that helps the babysitter really think about what they have to offer and what skills they might want to improve to be the best babysitter they can be. #4 It sets a precedent that you, the parent, are paying attention and that you want the best for your child, and that you value a good babysitter. #5 It is your best chance to ask questions that you might not feel comfortable just “throwing out there” in an informal conversation. #6 If you have started the babysitting position on a serious note, you can fine tune with the babysitter what you are looking for and if issues arise, you can return to your agreement to clarify or dismiss the babysitter. #7 Some might say, some of the questions are “private” or none of the parent’s business. That is absolutely correct. The application is completely voluntary and if the potential babysitter or the potential babysitter’s parent does not want you to have the information, so be it. You can wish them well. Other topics that will be covered in the Babysitter series: · Safety Info to Leave with the Babysitter · Signs of an awesome babysitter! · Signs that it’s not going well.  Tracy Lamperti, LMHC Psychotherapist, Educator, Consultant My Blog My Website lamperticc@gmail.com 774-722-5919 
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 Babysitter Safety Youth Babysitter Application and Guidelines 101 By Tracy Lamperti, Psychotherapist, Educator, Consultant Babysitting Safety Series Formal Application and Guidelines  · Is it really necessary? · Over-the-top? · A sure bet that no one will babysit for your children if they have to fill it out?.... These are the reasons that I believe it is the right decision to follow a standard of an application like this, and why I have created it. #1 Your child’s safety is top priority. You need to know that the babysitter you choose is serious about their responsibility. Their willingness to take the time to fill out the application is a sign of their seriousness. #2 It contains questions that helps the parent really think about what they expect from the babysitter. #3 It contains questions that helps the babysitter really think about what they have to offer and what skills they might want to improve to be the best babysitter they can be. #4 It sets a precedent that you, the parent, are paying attention and that you want the best for your child, and that you value a good babysitter. #5 Often, “mother’s helper” or “babysitter” is the first “work” experience for a preteen or teenager. It sends them a message that they are important and that their job is real and serious and that it is a steppingstone to future jobs. #6 I work with teenagers often in my psychotherapy. Not only can most of them not sign their name in cursive, but they have never filled out a job application and think that a resume is something that adults have, if they even know what a resume is. If we want the next generation to take their jobs, careers, families and any other responsibility seriously, we have to begin teaching them early. TEENAGERS WHO HAVE A SENSE OF PURPOSE AND BELONGING ENGAGE IN MUCH FEWER AT-RISK BEHAVIORS. And obviously, they are contributors to our community. #7 If you have started the babysitting position on a serious note, you can fine tune with the babysitter what you are looking for and if issues arise, you can return to your agreement to clarify or dismiss the babysitter. #8 Even if you know the youth and their family, all of these factors are true and will benefit you, your child and the babysitter. #9 Some might say, some of the questions are “private” or none of the parent’s business. That is absolutely correct. The application is completely voluntary and if the potential babysitter or the potential babysitter’s parent does not want you to have the information, so be it. You can wish them well. There is no equivalent “CORI” for youth, so all you can do is ask the youth if they have been involved with the police. If they don’t want to tell you, well then…..And if the youth has visited the principal once or repetitively, a youth taking responsibility for their behavior will be willing to tell you about it and to share with you the things they have learned from the experience. They may in fact make the BEST babysitter. And if they are not willing to share it with you, well then….I guess they haven’t learned much from their mistakes. There is nothing wrong with asking teenagers to take responsibility. #10 If the youth has no experiences and cannot identify strengths they might have with children, they may make a wonderful mother’s helper to start, in which case, you have an excellent opportunity to mentor a young person! Other topics that will be covered in the Babysitter series: · Adult Babysitters 101 · Safety Info to Leave with the Babysitter · Should you check the criminal record of a potential adult babysitter? · Signs of an awesome babysitter! · Signs that it’s not going well. Tracy Lamperti, LMHC
Psychotherapist, Educator, Consultant My Blog My Website lamperticc@gmail.com 774-722-5919  Cape Cod Mommies is EXCITED to announce: The 1st Annual Cape Cod Babysitter Expo! This amazing event sponsored by: Cape Cod Mommies, B.I.G. Mashpee Commons POD & Sea Crest Beach Hotel will take place on November 4 at 10am in the Sea Crest's fabulous Chatham Room! Moms are able to sign up to interview potential sitter's! After the interview process, the moms will meet, discuss and share their thoughts! Local Nanny expert Michelle LaRowe will also be there to speak with our parents as well as give tips to the babysitters and helpers! (Read more below). Moms, Babysitters & Mother's Helper can register in advance by emailing: info@ccmommies.com or by calling Amy at (774)273-3156. You MUST register by 11/1/12 to guarantee your spot. A late fee of $5 will be charged for last minute or day of requests to participate.  About Michelle LaRoweMichelle LaRowe is the editor-in-chief of Longhorn Leads, managing the content across their portfolio of nanny sites, including eNannySource.com, NannyPro.com, GoNannies.com, 4Nannies.com, NannyClassifieds.com and NationalNannies.com. eNannySource.com and its sister sites help parents find the right nannies and household help for their families.
With her background as an International Nanny Association Credentialed Nanny specializing in caring for multiples, Michelle has been partnering with parents in raising their children since 1994. In 2004, Michelle was honored as the International Nanny Association Nanny of the Year and received accolades from President George Bush for her dedication to improving quality in-home child care. Michelle has been featured on Parents.com, Parenting.com and BabyTalk.com and regularly contributes to ModernMom.com, Momtastic.com and other popular parenting websites. She has contributed to TWINS Magazine and wrote a chapter for the best-selling Experts' Guide to the Baby Years. Michelle has also authored four books of her own entitled, Nanny to the Rescue!, Nanny to the Rescue Again!, Working Mom's 411 and A Mom's Ultimate Book of Lists. She also co-authored Beyond Parenting Basics: The International Nanny Association’s Official Guide to In-Home Child Care. Michelle serves on the advisory board of the International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals and has served on the board of directors and as vice president of the International Nanny Association. She has also served as the executive director of the International Nanny Association and as a trainer for The Academy of Coaching Parents International.  It is so hard to find reliable and good childcare! I had a great babysitter recently until she moved and she was no longer to help me out. A lack of a trustworthy or reliable sitter makes it difficult to make plans, have date nights, etc. And I have heard this same complaint from our loyal followers and across social media on Cape Cod. So we decided to do something about it! Cape Cod Mommies and the B.I.G. Mashpee Commons POD are EXCITED to announce we are holding a Babysitter Expo this fall!!!! We will announce date and location soon. We are currently seeking interested Cape Cod Moms who would be able to come and interview potential babysitters for both your families and to recommend to other Cape Cod Moms! We will meet after interviews to share our thoughts on all the interviewees. But a bonus of being one of our mom interviewers will be your ability to find the perfect fit for your family! If you are interested in being a Mom Interviewer, please email us at info@ccmommies.com with babysitter expo in the subject line.
 On Friday, November 18th the teachers of Little Milestones will be hosting a Babysitting PJ Party from 6PM-11PM.
Who: Infants, Toddlers, Preschoolers and School aged children What: A PJ Party! Where: Little Milestones Childcare Center located at 147 Trotting Park Road in East Falmouth When: Friday, November 18th from 6PM-11PM (you may drop off and pick up anywhere in between those hours) Why: So you can have a night out! How: Bring your little ones in their PJ’s (so it’s ok when they fall asleep). They will be provided with an age appropriate movie, craft and bed time story. We have several cribs and cots so your child may fall asleep when it is their bedtime. Cost: 35 dollars per child, 60 for pair of siblings or 85 for three siblings Call 508.388.7802 to sign up your little one for a PJ Party with Miss Ashley, Miss Alissa and Ms. Ginny! *Limited availability so call to reserve your spot! I am passing this awesome opportunity along from Alissa and Ashley! I usually have to pay my babysitter $10/hour, but this is 5 hours of babysitting for a great price! We all definitely deserve some time out with our significant others to rekindle the romance and have that time alone-it is a MUST to keep your relationship strong and healthy, so take advantage of this fab offer! |
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