Helpful Tips for Siblings and Activities at Brooklyn Park Recreation & Parks Department
Explore practical guidelines on staying safe, setting a schedule, establishing ground rules, managing sibling rivalry, and engaging in various activities at Erin Brooklyn Park Recreation & Parks Department. Discover ways to handle situations, communicate effectively, and make the most out of weeknights and weekends with siblings.
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Rules, Activities & Siblings Erin Brooklyn Park Recreation & Parks Department
Staying Safe Who is a safe adult to talk to in your neighborhood Phone numbers Who to call if .. What to do if .. What is your number, address & location (landmark) Where do your mom & dad work (phone numbers) Another emergency contact
Sample Schedule 3:30 PM - Arrive Home 3:45 PM Check in 4:00 PM - Have an approved snack 4:30 PM - Chores and/or Homework 5:15 PM - Free Time 6:00 PM - Mom and/or Dad Home Why?? Benefits??
Ground Rules Post the Rules where everyone can see them. Communication TV, movies, computer games Homework Friends Outside Foods Activities Appliances Chores Schedule
Activities Read a book or magazine Work on a hobby or try a new one Listen to music, practice your instrument Phone a friend, Skype Color, draw, write, paint Snacks Take a nap Siblings Cell phone, internet, TV, video games
Weeknights/Weekends Should be at least 12-13, but decision based on parents judgement. How do you feel? Anxiety? Handle serious or stressful situations? Activities happening? Where will parents be? When will they be home?
Siblings Sibling rivalry-what is it What about your family? Home Alone with siblings Why are you fighting? - tired, hungry, frustrated, annoyed? Compromise possible? Under 6 siblings not developmentally able to reason-diversion tactic Good role model Ask, don t tell Competition Settle without tattling Walking away
