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What do you do when kids say "I'm bored" or "I don't know what to do?"

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Jessie Davidson is a Child Care Specialist and the CEO and Founder of BabysitPro, which provides online courses for current and aspiring babysitters. Jessie has over 20 years of childcare experience and specializes in best practices for sitters of infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and grade-schoolers. BabysitPro’s courses are unique and age-specific so babysitters can learn detailed information relevant to the children they babysit. Jessie holds a BA in French Studies from Wheaton College and an MA in Visual Anthropology from The University of Southern California.

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Don’t let that discourage you, kids sometimes just need a bit more inspiration! Consider bringing out a board game or, if you're a babysitter and consistently babysit for one family, have an activity or project that you work on every time you see the kids. For instance, you can build the ultimate fort with blankets and pillows, create an obstacle course, or make up your own card game.

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As a kid, can I use these methods?

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You can definitely use these methods to entertain either yourself or other kids.

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What should I do with kids (who love to play outside) when it's raining?

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Instead of trying to suggest activities for them, ask them what they would like to do. If they still want to play outside, try to figure out if there's way you can play any outdoor games inside. If not, try to think of something unusual that they might find fun, like building a fort and watching movies inside.

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What do I do if a child is too young to understand games?

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Try simpler ones, such as a game of Simon says, or try coloring with them. You can also try reading to them or building with their toys until they are old enough to grasp the rules of playing games.

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My parents are having a party and I have been given the responsibility of entertaining kids age 5, 9, and 12. (I'm a teen.) What should I do?

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If you have Netflix or Hulu or some sort of streaming service, put on a show or a movie they'd all like. If not, maybe get everybody to play a board game. Make sure you know of food allergies and have snacks ready like some fruit and graham crackers or chips.

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I'm trying to entertain 5 kids with different interests. The only thing all of them agree on is liking Minecraft. Should I entertain them by playing Minecraft?

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Sure, that's a good idea. You can also find some Minecraft-themed videos on YouTube to watch with them.

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How can I entertain a child when we're out on a walk?

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Play guessing games like I Spy. Make them use their imagination. Ask them what they think people are doing in the different houses you're walking by. You can also ask the child about school or whatever else you think they might want to talk about.

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What games can entertain children in an evacuation center?

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Any fun game should work. Try the name game or I Spy. Make sure to distract them.

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After school, I have the responsibility of looking after my siblings. We don't have any board games and one is too young for pens and scissors. I can't let them watch TV all evening!

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Go run around outside, play simple games (i.e. Simon Says or Red Light Green Light), color or draw with crayons, "paint" outside with water and paintbrushes (or have a water fight outside if it's a nice day!), or make a large fort in the living room with blankets and pillows and read stories. Go to the local park, go bike riding or do a treasure hunt.

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What to do if I do not have a child?

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You can offer to babysit a relative's or close family friend's child for an hour or two and entertain them if you'd like.

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