Shirley H.

“ I raised a son who is grown and married. I have cared many times for my niece and nephew's children, ages 6 months to 9 years. I have also taken care of children for several families as their primary babysitter.

Rocking a baby to sleep, reading a bedtime story, bringing children together at the dining table to talk about what they did that day are some of the greatest pleasures we will ever know. I believe...

I raised a son who is grown and married. I have cared many times for my niece and nephew's children, ages 6 months to 9 years. I have also taken care of children for several families as their primary babysitter.

Rocking a baby to sleep, reading a bedtime story, bringing children together at the dining table to talk about what they did that day are some of the greatest pleasures we will ever know. I believe in talking softly but firmly to children who are misbehaving. I believe in saying "please" and "thank you" and teaching children how special saying those words can make you feel. I love reading to children and encouraging them to read to me.

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