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FREAK OUT!!heeelppp mee!!!

okay!so I have 4 kiddies to look after for a week...and I need TIPS, people!The 4 kids are: my brother Carson(4) my twin cousins Amethyst and Ruby(both 6) and my other cosuin,Elliot(5).Okay so what I need to know is how to keep these kids under control!I need stuff to keep them occupied,easy stuff for them to eat,and the importance of parenting.I'm only 16, and my folks and aunts and uncles are going on a trip to vegas...So help people! I'll add some details later....so feel free to ask questions,and I'll answer.

HELPP!!

Answer 1

OK. Here is some suggestions for them to do

Arts and Crafts

T.V. (Appropriate for their age)

Drawing

Make Flubber for the older ones, or all of them, if u choose to do flubber, explain to the 4yr olds that eating the flubber will make them sick. Link for making Flubber--http://www.makingfriends.com/r_flubber.h...

Stuff to feed them

Pasta-- Boil water in pot on stove, once bubbling, put spagghetti in the pot. Stir. Wait about 10min. untill cooked enough.

Mac + Cheese-- look on the box!

Chicken Nuggets-- Get Tyson. Then put desired ammount on plate, in a circle, put in microwave for 1:00. Open at :30 to flip them. After flipping them, put them back in for the :30 left.

Here are some links with stuff to make. They involve the kids.

http://www.activitytv.com/

It has stuff to do, stuff to make and eat, all that stuff!!!!

~Cindy

P.S. Movies are great! Only Rated G or if ur watching it, PG.

Answer 2

4 to 6 is a fun age but...make sure they know who's boss from the get go.  You could totally write down simple rules and hang them on the fridge. (no yelling, no wining, no kicking or hitting, everyone helps out with chores, bed time is at 8 or whatever) This way they know when they arrive what to expect the rest of the week.  Then you can refer to these rules.  Keep the food simple, chicken bites, frozen veggies, mac n cheese, toaster waffles.  One week will not destroy their nutritional futures.  Activities - See if they can bring their bikes, scooters or Heely's.  Kids that age have a lot of energy and you need to let them work it off.  When it's close to bed time try a board game (not a video game) it's interactive and it calms them down or a movie.  If you're feeling adventurous try a craft project or a silly dance party.

Answer 3

. You need someone to help you. That is way to much for anyone. I love Vegas but I believe the parents are being very irresponsible asking you to do this. Tell them

Answer 4

figure out something they all have in commen. then build on that. get the movies Cars, Monsters Inc., Lion King, Mr. Magoium's Wonder Imporium, Polar Express, Curious George, etc.  basically dangal the movies in their faces but tell them they can only watch 1 movie per night and the only way they can watch it is if they help you clean up the house or play the quiet game or whatever works for you. then make it into a game. make  a scavenger hunt (house-hold items work the best) and whoever wins the scavenger hunt gets to pick the movie but 1 kid can't pick the movie twice in a row. offer them small prizes for small jobs like finishing their lunch or taking a nap or whatever. oh, and NO SUGAR b4 naps or bed. and dont talk to them like babies, they want to be grown up so just talk to them normally. be nice and try to see things from their point view. if they want to play a game or something think "is this going to hurt them or me?" if the answers no then let them. always lock the doors. use common sense. have fun and good luck

Answer 5

alright were do i start kids love tv. that will keep them quiete for a whilevideogame will keep them wuiet to.. if they dont want to sleep, you can threten to call mom. going to the back yard and letting them play tag and stuff will make them tierd. pizza is important.  if your going to serve them pizza, peperoni is healthyer. breakfast coul be som english muffins, with ham and cheese. lunch could be pb and j. thats all i got. hope it helps!

Answer 6

You're 16, and your parents are leaving you alone with 4 young children so they can go to Vegas??  Sounds like there's something wrong with that situation.  Did you volunteer for this, or did they just tell you they wanted you to watch all these kids?   I'm NOT saying you aren't responsible, but that's a tremendous amount of work and responsibility for anyone, much less a teenager.   If I were a parent, I would never leave 4 kids with any 16 year old for that long.

Answer 7

If you weren't prepared why did you volunteer to do a job you are obviously not equipped to do?  You are going to need more help that the neighbor coming over.  I suggest hitting the library and cracking some parenting books open.

Answer 8

If you don't already know how to keep children under control than you don't need to be taking on this job.It's a huge responsibility to take on 4 children for one whole week . You need to tell your parents that you think that there should be some one else there with you . You are 16 years old , don't you need to be at school during the week?

Answer 9

movies, and easy crafts, and find out what they want to do.

Answer 10

First of all, let me say that this a lot for a 16 year old.  In fact, this is a lot for an adult.  Responsibility first. Always be up before them and you cannot leave them alone to take a shower or talk on the phone.  Do not take them swimming. It is too dangerous because there is little supervision.  Laws vary, but are you allowed to drive without an adult?  Can they use the restroom on their own?  If you go somewhere and you need to use a public restroom, this could be tricky.  Food:  anything microwaveable is good.  Corn dogs, chicken nuggets, mac and cheese, etc... Don't forget snacks. No soda or Kool-aid with lots of sugar.  They will by hyper and harder to control.  Activities will need to be done in spurts.  Start by taking them outside to play and then they can watch TV after lunch.  They are 4 through 6 and won't sit through TV for long periods.  Other stuff is drawing, coloring, and art is good.  Kids love stories read to them.  Then another period of time outside again.  If you are going to play video games, set up rules.  For example who goes first and how long.  Otherwise you are going to have fighting.  Bathtime after dinner and more TV before they go to bed.  The four year old should be tired by 8 or so.  If you keep them active during the day, they will be tired and easy to put to bed. NO Sugar!!!  Time outs will be good if you have problems.  Rule of thumb is time out minutes should match their age.  If they are not getting along during an activity, end the activity and all should go to time out.  Are they leaving you money?  Do you have an adult close by you can contact if you have an emergency?  Who will be responsible for you if you have an emergency?  Do you have the contact numbers in Vegas? Also, insurance cards and letters giving permission to treat in case they get hurt. The adults should go grocery shopping for you. Have them bring favorite toys, blanket, stuffed animals, etc..If the kids have never spent the night away, expect them to be frightened or jumpy.  They may wake up in the middle of the night or they may want you to stay in the room with them. It's best not to have friends over during this time.  Be organized and all will work out.  Don't leave them alone for a minute!

Answer 11

I work at a daycare with 5-6 year olds, so I hope I can help. Easy foods are things like corn dogs and mac and cheese. Also chicken nuggets,(anything frozen you cook in the oven or microwave is super easy) my kids at work love em'. Things to do with them could range from side walk chalk (when I was six my friends and I drew on the entire street for one straight block. It took all day but we had fun), or they can do things like go swimming at your local community center. Some community centers have kids hang outs where they can go and play video games and stuff. If you are looking for more constructive things to do with them then go to everythingpreschool.com. They have every theme you can think of and activities to go with them (games, art, science, ect). At my work I have curriculum that our company comes up with so I have it easy. But before that came along I used a lot of stuff from everythingpreschool.com.

Are they on spring break or something, are you on spring break? What kind of time do you have to do stuff with them? Did mom(s) and dad(s) leave money for you to take care of them and do stuff with them?

Answer 12

Video games and TV.  They'll just sit there all.

Answer 13

movies are a good thing they like bee movie. sponge bob, cars ,bob the builder  and pop some  pop corn that will keep them calm for a little while

Answer 14

disney movies, go outside and play in the yard, play with legos, etc.

as for food make easy stuff like macaroni and cheese, pb&j, cereal and bagels, and microwave stuff like pizza bagels, chicken fingers, etc.

Answer 15

No matter what any of these people tell you.  Don't just plop them down in front of the TV set all day.  Yes....  that does help you get a little down time for a little bit if you need it.  Maybe like before bed or in the middle of the afternoon when it's time to settle down and rest.  Other than that, take them outside to play with chalk, or color on paper inside.  Also, play hide and seek.  Play duck duck goose.  Keep them moving and you should be able to p**p them out.  Make a list of "chores" for them so you don't get stuck with all the work of the household.  Put each chore on a seperate pieces of paper and put them in a hat to draw from.  Let each pick one and read it (or read it to them).  Make it a game.  Tell them that when they finish that one, come back to the hat and get another one.  They keep dong this till all the chores are done, then, whoever gets the most slips of paper done, gets a treat or gets to pick out the movie to watch as they settle down.  Just make everyday activities fun.  That's all you have to do really.  

Also... side note.... why are you being left alone with these kids while your parents are in Vegas?  You are way too young to b burdened with that huge responsibility.

Answer 16

OK....

Here are some fun activities...

http://everything2.com/index.pl?node_id=...

And for anyother questions you have or if you need ideas or help email me at

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Goodluck!Oh and I've babysat for a year now:)

Answer 17

well luckily they are all around the same age. sandwiches are easy and i dont know a kid who doesnt like peanut butter. tv is good but i know my 4 yr old nephew will hardly sit down and watch tv so u might want to try games and stuff. u could try taking them to the park. i am sure u are gonna have a car and that u have ur license so that could be fun for them. well good luck.