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  An aunt is the female sibling of a mother or father, however being aware of what an aunt truly is and what her role is are two very different things. American culture, which tends to put the nuclear family at its core, leaves the duties of an aunt quite undefined. However, within more collective cultures, like Hispanic and Asian cultures, the aunt's role is much more demanding and defined. Irrespective of cultural differences and norms, there are a number of crucial things any aunt ought to be prepared to do. A lot of us have had the pleasure of growing up under the watchful eye of the sister of our father or mother – an aunt can play a great role in the life of a kid. A person may be quite privileged to have a lot of aunts if their parents come from large families. “ Aunting ” speaks to the manner in which ladies could influence the children in their lives – and I do not think it is restricted to biological aunties. The impact could be on a neighbour's kid, a friend’s daught...

  What is it that the best babysitters know? Best is not only a quality to describe what all parents hope their babysitter is! It is also a useful acronym to ensure that a babysitter knows a child's routine prior to being left to look after him or her. Before you as a parent leave your house and leave your kid under another person's care, you have to be sure to go over the fundamentals of your best list - bedtime, entertainment, snacks/meals, and toileting. Who else would be better at taking over your position of looking after your kids like your sister? Wouldn't your sister be the best in implementing all of your requirements for babysitting your children? I think the answer is quite clear, if you ask me.  When it comes to bedtime, your children's aunt would be sure to have been made aware of the rules you have laid out (e.g., no snacks past 8 PM). If you have a baby, the aunty should be aware of the importance of placing the infant on it's back when it sleeps, eve...