I do not live near my friend, so when I/we stay with them (or them with us) we always go everywhere together and the little girls parents are always around to keep her in check. I think she has come to see me more as someone to play with than someone who can tell her what to do, and I think she will try to play me up if she gets bored. Please give me lots of tips to keep her occupied, and tips on making sure she listens to me if I need to tell her to do something. She has a strong personality, and I'm not sure she will be happy about being told what to do by me after all these years! I want her to have fun, but I also need tips on changing the dynamic between us without confrontation.
2007-06-29 00:57:10 · 9 answers · asked by Copper 4 in Family & Relationships ➔ Friends
In order to keep her in order- you need to approach it as a friend- you say things like- how about we tidy up your things now, or lets get this bathtime sorted out then- don't boss her or order- ask her nicely, suggest and take the lead- she will follow then. As for keeping her busy, find places of interest locally, museums, libraries, see what is going on in the area locally for kids in the summer. When at home she must have toys she will bring with her, play board games and i-spy etc., get her to read books with you, play cards and find artistic things to that keeps her busy- painting, drawing, gluing etc. Google kids activities- see what comes up.
2007-06-29 01:03:46 · answer #1 · answered by Ellie 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try relaxing a little, u must be a very god person to be worried.
I do lots of baking, making sweets etc with my little girl,go to the park, bike rides, swimming, walk in the woods see who can find the most different species of thing etc. It can go on, just be yourself and stop panicking, but also make sure u r in charge and she is not. We can be quite easily lead LOL.
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2007-06-29 08:56:56 · answer #2 · answered by princes23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Kids love all kinds of games, tell her to bring stuff from her house that she likes to do. Theres always different things like Board Games, Card Games and so on. If that does not work try taking her to the park or for a walk or something like that.
2007-06-29 08:44:46 · answer #3 · answered by nichole l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
-parks cuz they are good for killing time PLUS they'll get the kid tired :P WHICH MEAAANNNSSSS that they'll want to go to sleep when they get home WHICH MEAAANNSS less time for u to watch over them without worrying if somethings gonna go wrong (sorry if i seem like a person that just wants to get out of their duties but i'm not lol, i do also enjoy minding kids, its just this is strategic thinking ey :P)
- puzzles, cuz they take TIIMMMMEEE and provided they've got a good picture they're really fun ( i miss them a lot lol)
- watching tv??
-reading them books
uhmmm, thats all i can think of unfortuanately, hope i helped a bit though :D
2007-06-29 08:03:50 · answer #4 · answered by Amour 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my daughter is 7 she likes stuffed animals and she likes to watch cartoons. maby take her to the park or to get ice cream or even just for a drive. you can also get a ball and she can play outside a while. take her to the movies. or just ask her what she wants to do. i hopt this helps you. good luck and have a great summer
2007-06-29 08:04:28 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Have her do a 1000 piece puzzle of the sky.
2007-06-29 07:59:36 · answer #6 · answered by a rectangle curve 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Record a weeks worth of tv progs and stick her in front of them. That should give you peace and quiet to enjoy yourself.
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2007-06-29 07:59:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
If she is that bright, you should probably ask her. lol
2007-06-29 08:00:35 · answer #8 · answered by tracieisland 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmmmm... she's bright and its summer. dont you forget your shades!! :-))
2007-06-29 09:48:20 · answer #9 · answered by devitsdev 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋