Baby Sitting..?

Question

Im baby sitting my baby cousins tonite. i dont have alot of experiance and there is 3 kids. luckily my best friend is helping. i want some tips on (1) some activites to do.

there are 3 kids:

a 3 year old
a 1st grader
a 3rd grader

the 3 year old is a girl and the rest are boys. the girl throws fits alot and i want to know (2) what to do if she has one!

i also (3) want to know tips in general!

Answer 1

Okay, first the fits. If she throws a fit, walk away and ignore her, simple as that. She's doing it to get her way, and that's not going to happen if you're not paying attention. If you're worried about her, move her to her room and tell her when she's done she can come out. It's not a punishment, you're just not going to give it. If you do, give in, and give her what it is she wants, she's going to KNOW that throwing a fit works, and that's what she's going to do EVERY TIME she doesn't get her way.

Second activities. Little people LOVE to color, draw, and make STUFF. Give them all some WASHABLE crayons and colored pencils, some paper, a hole punch, yarn, WASHABLE elmer's glue.....simple stuff. You'd be suprized how long that will occupy them, and what they come up with. They like to paint to. Just be sure to get WASHABLE everything! You could give them notebooks, the cheap ones, and a pencil and tell them to run around the house and copy down every word they can find. The little girl might not be very good at it, but she'll get a kick out of doing what her big brothers are doing. Make it a game.

Third, you asked for tips. The number one thing....STICK TO YOUR GUNS. If they ask to do something, and you tell them no, then the answer is NO. You don't want them walking all over you. If they do something wrong, remind them that that was not okay, give them a warning. Tell them you want them to have fun, and you want to play with them, but they can't join in the fun if they're in trouble. If they act up again, punish them, like you said you would. At that age, they hate to think they're missing out on something fun, so send them to sit on their beds, or put them in the corner. I like the one minute = how old they are. If the first grader acts up, he should sit on his bed for 6 minutes. Try to do things that are fun for them, and be firm with the rules.

Good luck, have fun!

Answer 2

Find out what the kids like to do, the rules of the house, bedtime, and any emergency phone numbers, keep it by the phone. What do the parent say to do if the three year old throws a fit? Follow the parents instructions, they know there children. Take care of the kids, feed them, and clean up after yourself and the kids, do the kids need baths and when is bedtime? I would get that out of the way, and let the kids know you and your friend are going to have lots of fun tonight, play games, watch a movie (If allowed). Before bed make sure they brush teeth and clothes are put away. Have the kids pick something fun to do, arts and crafts, read, draw, color or paint. When bedtime comes read them a bed time story, let each child pick out a book for you to read, or have the older child read to everyone. Then it is time for bed, no excuses, be fun but firm sticking to the rules. As for disclipine I use time out, and it works really well. Another good tip is letting them know Santa is watching them so they must be very good. It works also. Happy babysitting!

Answer 3

First, seperate her from her brothers especially the 6 yr. Have them watch a movie, have coloring books and crayons, but music and a dancing contest. If they dont behave use time out (a minute per age) and let them know why they are there and have them apologize. You let them know that you are in charge and if they dont behave that you will be calling there parents better yet act as you are going to call them and you'll see that they will behave all the time that they are there with you. Its very simple I have 4. Ages 10,9,6 boy, 10mos.

Answer 4

OK, I am a ten year old and I know what to do, for the kids make them some popcorn and watch a Christmas movie, and pretty soon they will fall asleep. Or you can play a board game, or color in a coloring book. Good Luck!

Answer 5

Make them partners in crime with you against Mom and Dad. Tell them that you want to help them make a wonderful present for Mom & Dad. But they can't give it to them until Christmas.

The 3 yo can color etc. All the kids will enjoy thinking of the best thing to make and the best place to hide it etc.

If they see you on the same team, they will be much more cooperative.

Answer 6

first off, be calm when speaking to them. the 1st and 3rd grader would be happy with any art project, making jello or listening to music and dancing along. for the 3 year old, some quiet reading to or this 3 year old may be grown up enough to play along w/ siblings.Oh and make sure, you always keep a watch on them.

Answer 7

ask your aunt or uncle how to handle them SHOULD their be a problem, such a behavoural. parents have many diffrent ideas about what is acceptable and what is not, so find out.

id sugest you send her to her room or do corner time for her fits unless her parents tell you otherwise.

yer - do games, both physical and board. wrestle with the boys, trust me they love it and it will tire them out making them more relaxed. watch films etc.

Answer 8

as for the throwing fits, you are in a good situation not being the parent, children often react better in this kinda situation, I suggest if she does get out of hand, BRIBE HER. It s okay for babysitters to do this.
as for things to do, movies are always good, drawing or colouring or playdough!

Answer 9

bribe with a game or movie
last resort is candy

play board games
make some braclets or cards for xmas
movie
books

Answer 10

hi,.,. good one,., well sit them all down with markers and paper turn on a cartoon video,... or blind fold them all up and play pin the tail on the donkey or hang a pinata and stick have them hit it with a stick for treats,.,. or they even can help you clean the entire house,. good luck,. merry christmas,.,