Penny H.

“ I am one of the oldest cousins of a total of 24 cousins. I grew up watching my little cousins as an older more responsible family member to the younger babies and kids since age 9-10. I babysat for neighbors, family friends, and family my entire life. The only professional care that I have is as a Childrens' Home "counselor." The children staying in the Children's Home (Putyuk Children's Home in Kotzebue, AK)had...

I am one of the oldest cousins of a total of 24 cousins. I grew up watching my little cousins as an older more responsible family member to the younger babies and kids since age 9-10. I babysat for neighbors, family friends, and family my entire life. The only professional care that I have is as a Childrens' Home "counselor." The children staying in the Children's Home (Putyuk Children's Home in Kotzebue, AK)had been attained by the State of Alaska. The home was a holding place for the children who were then adopted out, or placed in foster care. We were responsible for caring for up to 10 children at a time ages ranging from infant to 18 years old. I worked there almost every summer as a second job during college. A lot of the children were going through trauma or had been through trauma in the past. We had to make record of all behavior on a daily basis. Although, that is the extent of my "professional" child care. Oh yeah, in college I took a part time job at an L. A. Fitness in Phoenix in the gym's day care. Other than that, I continue to be one of the older cousins to an ever growing family. I'm known as the "baby hog" and love to be around my little cousins ages ranging (currently) from 5 months old to 14. Most are girls, however we are starting to get a few more boys. I hope to have children within the next few years when my husband and I are ready. Until then, part time babysitting will satisfy my "ticking clock" as they say. I would be doing this for extra money. Right now my schedule is very flexible as of now, however in a few weeks that may change as I am looking into full time positions. I hope to establish myself as a reliable babysitter as to be added to your list of babysitters to call if you need one.

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