Around the Web…

Some links for your Tuesday afternoon:

• Studies show extended media exposure may have adverse effects on children — New York Times
• How to raise kids who care — Reader’s Digest
• What would you do to keep your babysitter happy? — ParentDish
• A boy with cerebral palsy may be forced to give up his therapeutic pony — lilSugar
• Are this year’s holiday toys safe? — Health.com

Comments

For our babysitter, we pay the going rate here ($12/hour), leave her money for a pizza, and let her use our computer, leave out rented DVDs etc for the kids are in bed. We also always remember her birthday. We’ve managed to keep her for three years so far so I guess we’re doing okay.

- Brandi on December 2nd, 2008

I completely disagree with the blogger’s comments about finding a sitter or nanny on Craigslist. I have found all of my nanny jobs on CL. It is so much easier than going through an agency. I would rather have a closer relationship with the people I work for without bureaucracy, be able to exchange gifts and things with the kids, make my own schedule, and get a decent wage. I have been background checked and have a ton of references to offer parents. We do many e-mails, reference checks, phone interview, and then meet in person. CL can be a great place if you are smart about using it.

- Colleen on December 2nd, 2008