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I'm 12 years old, how can I get my mother to let me take my niece and nephew to the park?

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12 is quite young to go to the park with two younger children to be responsible for. Why not ask your mother to take all of you to the park? Once you are there, you can be responsible for entertaining your niece and nephew while your mother relaxes. You could also try doing the activities you planned for the park in your garden, or even in a large indoor space.

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I'm 11, and I think my cousin is pregnant. Can I still be a good aunt?

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Of course! You'll be great. My aunt is only 11 years older than me and she's awesome. Just try to be responsible around the baby. In a couple of years you'll be old enough to babysit!

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How can I make them happy if they're upset?

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Give them a hug and then try to distract them. Depending on their age, usually you can just offer them their favorite toy or suggest playing a game and they'll get excited and forget they were upset.

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What if they don't behave?

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Show them you're the boss and lay down the law. If that doesn't work take away their phone, Ipad, or other devices and tell them they will not get them back until they behave.

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Can I be a good aunt if I am 15 years old?

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Yes, as long as you are kind to the baby and help out as much as you can. It doesn't matter what age you are, you can definitely be a great aunt.

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If I live a little over 3 hours away from my niece, how can I spend time with her?

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Make an effort to drive there once a month or so, and you can also invite her to your place for a sleepover, if it's okay with her parents. In between visits you can FaceTime her and/or call, text, etc. (depending on her age).

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How can I be a good aunt if I’m 8 years old?

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Be involved with your nephew or niece, play with them, do small things to care for them, like feeding them or calming them down for sleep. And, as you both get older, offer to babysit your nephew or niece.

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