With March Break around the corner, parents may be looking for activities to engage their youth. If your kid is of age (11-15 years old), consider a
Red Cross babysitting course to equip your child with qualities needed in caring for others.
When selecting a
babysitter, as a parent, you would look for a candidate who has completed a babysitting course, has caregiving knowledge, creates a safe environment, knows how to handle various emergencies, can provide basic first aid if necessary and guides children’s behaviour appropriately.
The Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course helps your child build valuable skills for a lifetime with training in basic skills to care for babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and school-age children; how to care for himself/herself and siblings when home alone; how to create a safe environment and deal with phone calls and unexpected visitors; how to react confidently in case of an emergency such as choking, bleeding, poisoning or burns; as well as how to cope with common problems such as tantrums and crying.
See
Mila’s story on acquiring the skills to babysit her younger brother and neighbourhood kids.
Search for a Canadian Red Cross Babysitting Course in your area:
www.redcross.ca/findacourse