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Babysitting a 4 y/o boy!?

I'm babysitting for my sister's friend, who has a 4-year-old son. She has a 7-hour shift and needs me to watch him. I've babysat him before at his home, but I was with my sister then, and he seemed to prefer her company. He was fine until bedtime when he hit his head and wanted his mom. This time, I'm babysitting him at my house, where we have plenty of movies, toys, and games. I would appreciate any tips on how to bond with him and keep him engaged so he doesn't get anxious and ask for his mom again.

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Jeffery Fahey

Feb 03, 2025

There is no way a child that age isn’t going to want his mom at bedtime. Don’t take that personally. Interact with him. He’s too young to sit in front of a tv for very long.

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