This old No Non-cents Nanna post on silly babysitting tricks of the child-care trade has been updated to include outstanding resources:

1. Where to find classes for babysitters certification.
2. Develop new skills
3. Where to find CPR and First Aid Classes
4. Learn more with 4-H
5. Learn to critter-sit chickens and other farm critters.
6. Prepared parents can rely on a prepared babysitter

Read 5 tips on what to do before parents leave you as the babysitter alone with the kids!