Babysitting Sense course teaches responsibility and safety
Susan Fookes and Becky Robbins led a day long babysitting course at Aiken Community Hospital for 25 youths. The program covered sitter duties safety signs illness recognition and emergency measures with hands on practice and guidance from local public safety and medical staff.
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Becky Robbins
Aiken Community Hospital
Robbins
Aiken Public Safety
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Patricia Bean
ACH
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Babysitter Safety Checklist Guidance for Home Care
A detailed safety checklist for sitters covers house familiarization routes, exit plans, child rules, emergency numbers, locking doors, outlet and object safety, constant supervision, post bedtime activities, keeping lines clear, and when to call authorities or parents. It emphasizes not leaving children unattended, rapid fire evacuation, and seeking neighbors or professionals in emergencies.
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Grandparents Day Reflections On Life’s Rewards
Sunday marks Grandparents Day and offers a meditation on the rewards of grandparenthood. The piece reflects on timing, roles, and the lasting bond between grandparents and grandchildren amid life’s changes and parental mistakes.
What is a grandparent says Erma Bombeck says about role
A syndicated column from Erma Bombeck notes grandparents are dependable givers and caregivers. They buy gifts, bake treats, patch up outfits, and comfort children. They act as unpaid babysitters and cheer on a grandchild’s efforts while sharing warmth and support.
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