Whether you've hired a babysitter to watch your child one evening, found a respite caregiver to give you a longer break, or are asking family to watch your child for a weekend or a week, sharing the special information that makes your child safe, healthy and happy will improve everybody's experience. Your list can also be helpful for passing on to teachers, daycare operators, aides, and others who will be in charge of meeting your child's needs. Use these categories and list items as a template for putting together your own collection of useful information.
Discipline
- Our current disciplinary strategy:
- Response to bad behavior:
- Time-out spot:
- Time-out duration:
- Response to good behavior:
- Absolute no-no's:
- Things to let slide:
- Phrases we use:
Medication
- What to give:
- When to give it:
- How to give it:
- What it does:
- Problems to watch out for:
- What to do if you forget to give it:
- Other medical procedures needed:
- Emergency contact:
Diet
- Food allergies:
- Food preferences:
- Foods child is not allowed to eat:
- Foods child is allowed to avoid:
- Acceptable treats:
- Eating assistance required:
- Food log entries required:
Routine
- Wake-up time:
- Morning routines:
- Typical meal times:
- School drop-off:
- School pick-up:
- Appointments:
- Afternoon routines:
- Leisure time:
- Bedtime routines:
- Bedtime:
Comfort Items
- Toys:
- Books:
- Games:
- TV shows:
- Videos:
- Music:
- Activities:
- Places:
