Whats the best advice you can give a babysitter ?

I babysit a lot. Moms tend to like me. I have 6 clients and watch kids 2-3 times a week. I have babysit over night for these 4 darling girls i watch. Any tips you can give me.( I am 15)Whats the best advice you can give a babysitter ?
Make sure you know the families before you start babysitting.


Always come prepared with toys, colouring books and crayons.


Make sure you know how the parents discipline the kids, so you can be consistent with the kids.


Make sure you`re clear on bedtime routines, and house rules.Whats the best advice you can give a babysitter ?
wow, I would never ever trust a 15 yr old with my kids. Especially one who has to ask for tips on yahoo answers!





by the way..i love the bad mommy who gave me a thumbs down! You probably leave your kids with anyone!
watch the kids ... don't drink on the job ...ok maybe just a little
SAFETY is the number one issue!
Treat them the way you'd treat your own brother or sister, assuming you like them. hehe
Be sure you know CPR, that you know if any of the kids are allergic to anything, that you have all the information to contact the parents or whoever they tell you to call. You didn't say how old the girls are but if you go to their house take a new game with you every now and then or a new age appropriate movie. If it is daytime make sure that the parents are ok with you taking them out of the house to a park or playground, etc. If you have to cook for them do something fun like tiny little pancakes, sandwiches cut into shapes (it could be a time to show them how a whole sandwich becomes a half, then a fourth, etc) If you make cupcakes or cookies show them how to follow a receipe. Dress up is still popular, make your own fashions using paper bags, yarn, tape, go to Walmart and get a couple of yards of $1 a yard material and cut it into a couple of pieces for each child to wear then have a fashion show (if you use their moms high heels make sure mom says it is ok) Get some bubbles or make some (dishwashing soap and water). Make some popcorn and have a tea party. Get some chalk and go draw pictures on the driveway or sidewalk, teach them how to play hop scotch. I started babysitting when I was 10 (1000 years ago) so things were a lot simpler then but some of the simplest things are still the best.