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babysitting like a pro 101

Tips and tricks from a professional teenage babysitter to keep the kids occupied without wanting to rip your hair out!

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Jul 30, 2018

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1. Throw a concert.

Having the kids perform a concert is a fun way for them to express themselves. Have them gather up their favorite stuffed animals to watch them dance and sing to their favorite Disney songs. This is fun and free!

2. Make snacks together.

While this is a simple idea, it can be super fun and just may deem you the best babysitter of all time. Just keep in mind of allergies, and be careful when using the stove with young children. This is not only a fun activity, but it also results in a tasty treat!

3. Visit the town library.

Kids love the library and could spend literally hours there. It's free, it's educational, and it's entertaining! What more could you ask for?

4. Make a home movie theater.

Kids love to play pretend, so why not make a typical movie on DVD into a completely interactive experience? Tell the kids they are going to the movie theater, dim the lights in the viewing area, and complete the idea with "tickets" and a spot for them to get their popcorn!

5. Host a fashion show.

While this idea is mainly biased towards little girls, all kids love to dress up in costumes and put on a show. Set up a "stage" and let the kids choose outfits to display throughout the show!

6. Go out for the day.

Plan to take the kids out for the day to places like a park, toy shopping, or the zoo. Be sure to talk to their parent ahead of time to make sure it's alright, and have them leave you some cash for the kids to spend on the newest toys!

7. Make crafts.

Crafts are a great way to occupy the kids and allow them to be creative and have fun. Whether you print out some coloring pages or buy small wooden animals to paint, the kids will have some great art they will be proud of to show their parents.

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babysitting like a pro 101

Tips and tricks from a professional teenage babysitter to keep the kids occupied without wanting to rip your hair out!

In This Article:

1. Throw a concert.

2. Make snacks together.

3. Visit the town library.

4. Make a home movie theater.

5. Host a fashion show.

6. Go out for the day.

7. Make crafts.

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2. When there is only one section of a popular course.

3. Receiving the 18,000 emails reminding you to register ASAP.

4. When you need to see an advisor, but they are too busy/unresponsive.

5. Trying not to dress like a bum for your appointments with your advisors/department heads.

6. When you have a perfectly planned out schedule, and one class ruins it.

7. Carefully moving things around to accommodate a different class/section.

8. Waking up at 6:00 a.m. for your enrollment time.

9. Concocting a new schedule at your enrollment time after your original plan gets changed.

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12. Realizing that you forgot a class that was a pre-requisite for everything else.

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