help i am babysitting my 2 year old sister and i am 13.?

Question

she is crazy always running around getting into my makeup and bathroom stuff, in my room, in the DVD's breaking things, what can i do to entertain her? my mom is at work for 2 more hours but useally i watch her for 5. its good because i get 15 dollors an hour but i need to know what to do please help.

right now she is napping but she only naps for about an hour. beleve me if i was away from her for more than a minute, she would be painting the walls or coloring them with permanant marker.

Answer 1

Get off the damn computer and pay some attention to her.

Answer 2

Hi sweetie, I understand that you are frustrated with your baby sister. It is important to remember that its not just your sis that's ornery at this age. We have an expression called "The terrible Two's" And it's an saying that's been around for as long as I can remember for a reason LOL At that age 2 year olds are discovering everything around them so everything is an adventure and a challenge. As well as they have no fear of just about everything! Thus "the terrible two's" I think you should type in your google search bar (activities for two year olds) and I got 53,600,00 websites that have things(activities) to do with your sister. One website it showed is www.sproutonline.com but there are thousands and some are crafting and some are games and tons of other ideas and you will be helping your sister develope so much!! You WILL be able to tell a big difference in her behavior when you add a few of these activities to your every day schedule. I wish you luck and think you are an awsome kid to help your mom out so much! Happy Thanksgiving sweetie!

Answer 3

First, get off the computer so you can actually watch her and earn your money. Second, play with her. You're not that old that you can't play with a 2 year old's toys with her. Keep your stuff put up so she can't get into it. And, by the way, if she is "getting into" things like your stuff and the DVD's, then you aren't doing a very good job of watching her. Kids that age can get into some pretty dangerous stuff if they are left to entertain themselves (like when their babysitter is stuck in front of the computer or tv and not watching them.) Your mom is trusting you with a very important and serious task, that of keeping your little sister safe. Now, go do it.

Answer 4

put your makeup up high. Close the bathroom door. I actually put a baby gate in front of our bathroom door because my son can open it.
Anything breakable should be put up high. With a 2 year old they are in too everything. If its something they should not have put it up so they can't get it.
If your little brother is anything like my baby, he cant entertain himself for long. Get down on the floor with him. Toss a ball with him, Help him build with his blocks, show him how to feed a doll, put a diaper on the doll, get out the pots and pans and give him a wooden spoon to bang on them. play hide n seek.
My son loves to play in the bath tub. When I don't know what else to do with him. It's time for bath. Give him some cups to empty and fill a squuirt bottle. You must stay in the bathroom with her when she is taking a bath, you could read a book while she plays

Answer 5

Sit on the floor with her and play with her. Play tag, peek a boo (my niece is 3 and she still loves to play peek a boo.) Distract her with a flashlight if you can spare some batteries. Set up a tea party with her toys. Get a crappy puzzle and let her make a mess with it, then throw the whole puzzle away when you are done. Just pretend you are 2 again and have fun!

I wouldn't color with paint or use anything with glue or glitter. You will more likely end up with a sticky mess that you don't want to clean up later.

Answer 6

2 year-olds are naturally inquisitive, have short attention spans, and crave attention. She is doing the wrong things because, to her they are fun and you get mad - giving her more attention.
I would suggest, since you are being paid well, that you start interacting with her a lot more. Puzzles, games, music are all good and be prepared to change what you are doing often.
Define what she enjoys and do those. When necessary for her to do things she does not like, like cleaning up, insist that she does them before starting her next romp. Help her, show her the easiest/fastest way to do 'boring' things the right way. Praise her when she does well, help her when she does not so well (help her, do not do it for her).
Most important, watch what works for your mother and then imitate her.

Answer 7

i got a 2 year old daughter i can the you my secret but i dont know if it will work with your sister. my daughter likes to help with everything but sometimes gets in the way so i let her do her thing and if she is not brakeing anything its ok then she gets to clean up her mess. or you can give her a half full sippy of red bull and she will wear herself out in about an hour and go to sleep for 2-3 hours

Answer 8

You need to keep her occupied with positive things to do. The 2 of you can color, paint, play hide and seek. Maybe you can take her outside to play since the weather is pretty nice today. Another idea is to maybe tell her a few thanksgiving story since tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Best of luck hun!!!!!!

Answer 9

the first most important thing don't ever leave her alone, and don't get on the phone or on the computer and expect her to be entertained. a 2 year old just need someone to play with, find anything for you and her to play with and stop what your doing, give all your attention to her and it will work.

Answer 10

Coloring books do it for my 1 1/2 year old. Even a pen and paper works wonders..also music and dancing.

Answer 11

Sit her down to eat, and Watch T.v or give her , her cup or bottle what ever she is on.. and toys I take care of my nephews and niece one is 4 the other is 18 months and the girl is 2 months old!