An
educational demand in Minnehaha County in the area of Youth
Development has been training youth to be confident,
knowledgeable babysitters. Information is provided to guide the
youth to better supervise children in their care. Informative
handouts, knowledgeable speakers, and hands-on activities are
all used in the educational process.
“Babysitting
ABCs” training sessions focus on three areas to help youth
become better, more responsible babysitters. They include:
Child
Development
ages and stages of development
appropriate toys
toy safety
games and activities
Nutrition,
Food Safety and Food Preparation
proper nutrition
choking hazards and prevention
preparation of basic snacks and meals for children
Safety/Basic
First Aid
preventing accidents from happening
what to do in case of an emergency.
For more
information on "Babysitting ABCs," contact:
Michelle Brandenburg
605-367-7877
mbrandenburg@minnehahacounty.org
