10 Certifications a Babysitter Might Have, and Why It Matters

Last week I was talking with a client about the importance of getting regular exercise in her life.  She herself really wanted to be working out on a consistent basis, but there was something holding her back. She was a member of Lifetime Fitness, and could easily take her three year old to the fitness club with her, but she felt uneasy about the babysitter that was watching the children in their childcare facility.

Now I won't go into details about what was making her feel uncomfortable, but it isn't unusual for a mother to have reservations about who she leaves her children with.  In this day and age, we have to be more careful and selective about who we choose to care for our children.

Let me give you an example.  This past weekend my husband and son went to a pool party.  My son Ian, who is nine years old, was sitting inside an inner tube in the pool.  My husband was sitting outside the pool talking to friends.  Somehow, Ian flipped over and was trapped underneath the inner tube, and could not get his head or body above the water.  He was panicking and trying to call for help under water.  He was swallowing water... essentially, he was beginning to drown.  Thankfully, my husband happened to notice what was going on and jumped in to help him.  Imagine if that were your babysitter at the pool with your kids.  It might be helpful to have a lifeguard certification.

Ken from NannyPro.com shares with us 10 certifications that a babysitter might have, and why these might be helpful.