Do I have to entertain the kid I'm babysitting?

Bored kids get themselves into trouble. So, for your own sake, entertain them. Kids are actually fun to be around, especially if you give them attention and ask silly/random questions. I love baking and cooking, so I did loads of that with the kids back in my babysitting days. read more

The best way to entertain kids when you’re babysitting depends on how old the kids are. If you’re babysitting toddlers, play easy baby games like peek-a-boo and Simon Says. If you're babysitting preschoolers, do mess-free crafts and play letter and number games. If you’re babysitting kids in elementary school, play board games, do some painting, or play catch outside. read more