“I don’t know what to do.”
Six words you never want to see from your babysitter.
Get Instant Access — $17Finally out by yourself or with a friend, phone on the table, but hoping it stays quiet.
In the middle of a meeting, trying to focus, but worried about how things are going at home.
The moment your other child scores the winning goal, and you miss it, because your phone just buzzed. The sitter doesn't know what to do.
The text that says, “He's been screaming for twenty minutes and I don't know why.”
The drive home with your stomach in knots.
The sitter who doesn't want to come back.
Maybe you've found yourself thinking...
Is my kid too much?
How can I find a sitter who can connect with my kid?
I wish I could help the babysitter be ready for my kid.
Finding a good babysitter is hard enough.
Finding one who understands your neurodivergent child can feel almost impossible.
It doesn't have to be this way.
What if you could confidently leave your child with the sitter, not gripping your phone tight the whole time?
Trusting things are okay at home, instead of bracing for the worst.
Being fully present, whether that's work, friends, or time for you.
Now you can.
More Than a Babysitter™
A Babysitter Starter Kit for Building Connection with Your Neurodivergent Child
Give your babysitter a clear place to start, so they can understand your child sooner, respond with more confidence, and build connection from the very beginning.
“He got overwhelmed for a few minutes, but we’re okay now.”
That is the kind of message preparation can make possible. Not because every visit will be perfect, but because the babysitter has a calmer, more thoughtful way to respond.
A hard moment does not have to end the evening.
Your child starts refusing dinner. Their voice gets louder. The sitter can feel the situation shifting.
Instead of pushing harder or immediately correcting the behavior, the babysitter pauses.
They recognize an early sign of overwhelm, use a simple connection strategy, and give your child a little more space.
A few minutes later, they are sitting together, playing a familiar game.
That is the difference preparation can make.
Support for the moments that matter most.
Before they arrive
Share the essentials about your child without writing a long instruction manual.
When things get hard
Help them notice early signs of dysregulation and respond before the situation escalates.
Through play and connection
Give them simple ways to build trust, shared joy, and cooperation.
Before they leave
Create a better handoff so you know what worked, what was difficult, and what to try next time.
A Few Sample Pages
Each page helps babysitters know what to look for, what to say, and what to do.
Early signs of overwhelm • What to say when things get tough • Turning familiar games into opportunities for connection
Recognizing Early Signs
When Things Become Difficult
Building Connection Through Play
Simple enough they will actually read it.
Short explanations, visual layouts, and one clear idea at a time. It is designed to be easy to skim before a visit and simple to return to whenever it is needed.
Helping your sitter get started can be as simple as sending one text.
A practical framework for the adults who care for your child.
For more than 30 years, I have worked with neurodivergent children, adults, and their families, helping them build stronger relationships, meaningful connections, and a greater sense of belonging.
As a social worker, friendship coach, parent educator, and founder of the Social and Cognitive Learning Center in Davis, California, I have seen what changes when a babysitter understands how to connect first.
More Than a Babysitter™ distills those principles into one practical caregiver playbook.
What parents are saying.
“This framework takes my anxiety and stress away so I can help my kids with the challenges they experience socially.”Parent of a 10 and 13 year old
“The one-line responses for different situations were incredibly helpful. They gave me a way to pause, understand what was happening, and respond more intentionally instead of reacting automatically.”Group Coaching Member
“Over the past few weeks, I have made a deliberate effort to build trust with him, as recommended, and it is helping.”Parent of an 11 year old
“Noriko's advice was a game changer. Our son went from being one of the ‘more difficult’ kiddos to being one of the ‘more emotionally mature’ kids in his class. Her advice took into account our son's personality and was delivered in a calm, non-judgmental way. We could not have gotten through that tough period without her.”Parent coaching client
Two quick-reference resources for the moments that move fast.
Simple, printable reminders your babysitter can keep nearby before and during a visit.
The Babysitter's Cheat Sheet
Print it, place it somewhere easy to see, and give your babysitter the most important reminders right when they need them.
Bad Behavior or Communication?
When your child refuses, shuts down, or throws something, this visual guide helps babysitters pause and consider what may be happening underneath.
One positive visit can build confidence for the next one.
Each successful experience with another trusted adult gives your child another chance to practice communication, build trust, feel understood, and discover that safe relationships can extend beyond Mom and Dad.
Get the Babysitter Playbook — $17You might be wondering...
Will my babysitter or caregiver actually read this?
Is this playbook right for my child?
Does the caregiver need experience with neurodivergent children?
Feel confident trying it with your family.
If More Than a Babysitter™ is not a good fit for your family, simply email me and I will provide a full refund.
Give your babysitter a calmer, clearer way to support your child.
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