To help adolescents learn how to be safe sitters, Lakeland HealthCare is presenting a free class, “Babysitting with Confidence,” Saturday, March 13 from 8:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. at Lakeland Community Hospital, 31 North St. Joseph Ave., Niles.

Created specifically for adolescents, this course covers a variety of topics intended to give participants the confidence and knowledge for caring for small children, including:

• Questions to ask before taking a job

• Expectations of a babysitter

• Telephoning in an emergency

• Home and fire safety

• Infant and toddler care

• First aid and choking

• Discipline

• Food preparation

Participants must be 11 years old or older to register. Reservations are required, and class size is limited. For more information or to register for this class, call (269) 556-2808 or (866) 260-7544.