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tips.
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i have to baby sit tomorrow. its not that big of a deal because i have dont it many times before, but the thing is i have never met the people. there are gonna be 3 kids ages 2, 6 and like 11. I just wanted some tips on like what to do and how to make it not awkward. thanks.
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Kids love it when you hold paste eating contests.
I recommend trying that first. Improvise from there.
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Well you can try to start up a conversation like asking them "what do u like to do?" "Do you like sports?" Try to get to no them better, i have cousins that are 5 and 6 and they get shy but then after awhile they loosen up and most 2 and 6 year olds love to use there imaginations so you can ask them to draw you a picture, and maybe you could watch a movie. Just have fun, good luck
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Ok, with a small child like 2 your gonna have to lay them down for a nap sometime in the afternoon and you'll have to know how to change dipers, for kids who are 6 & 11, just make sure you try to talk to them and keep them happy with games and stuff. You know how you were when you were 11 right, well just try to compare yourself with her. She's pre-teen, so dont treat her like a little kid(she'll get mad) and try to paint her nails include her with baby-sitting. The kids who are 2 and 6 if you have to put them in time out if you have too. Plus, I agree with the person below me. Come there about 15 mins early and learn about the children.
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arrive 5 minutes early and smile a lot. make sure you ask for emergency phone numbers and where the first aid kid it.
ask a lot of questions about the kids/parents. pretend to be interested if it gets awkward.
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come about 15 minutes before your supposed to just to get to know the kids and the parents
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well as for the kids, it wont be awkward because their pretty little. so as long as your playing with them, they'll be happy.
when you get to the house, the parents will probally just go through basic rules, and tell you where major things are. Theres an 11 year old so she'll probally help you with that im guessing. just try to act realy friendly, also i would deff. make sure you have emergency numbers, and get their adress just in case of an emergency =]]
hope i helped.
let me know how it goes
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