Caring for one eight year old and overseeing a 12.5 year old. The 12.5 year old can care for her self mostly, I just don't want her on her iPad all day. :) Duties include: meals for the 8 year old. light tidy (maybe sweeping here or there, throwing load of laundry, getting my kids to fold and put away. (if there are messes made during the day I need them cleaned - cooking, crafting etc). Ensuring kids do their school work daily. Overseeing them while they are in the pool / playing outside. Finding fun things to do (going for walks, playing together) Help to prepare dinner. Arranging playdates.