Mehlman, Barbara

Offers advice to baby-sitters on how to keep kids safe and prevent accidents, looking at some of the things that can go wrong around the house, in the kitchen, in the bathroom, outside, and at bedtime, and discussing what to do in the event of fire, and how to handle strangers on the phone and at the door.

Offers advice to prospective baby-sitters on how to find and keep jobs, sharing ideas for gaining experience, getting hired, making a good impression, getting paid, and expanding the business.