TIPS TO STOP BED WETTING
O STOP BEDBedwetting is quite normal when it is among the infants. It turns out to be a problem when the parents find it at the time of their school going stage or sometimes beyond that. Bedwetting is an involuntary urination during one's sleep which develops frustration among the parents and embarrassment among the children.
Bedwetting is quite a delicate subject to deal with as any punishment or restriction like teasing, scolding etc. gives our negative result. Correct way has to be adopted by the parents in order to overcome this problem. Rather than making child feel bad about this problem of bedwetting, parents have to try and assure child that this could be easily overcome.
Below are some tips that could help the child have night without wetting.
1. A very normal idea to avoid bedwetting is to take the child to toilet before they go to bed. This should be a regular routine so that they go to bed with their bladder empty. It should also be taken care that the child has easy access to toilet in case they need to urinate waking up at night.
2. Another tip is to avoid plenty of fluid intakes at night so that they have lesser tendency to urinate during night that can prevent bedwetting. Parents can stop feeding them with fluids at least two hours before they go to bed.
3. Always use a plastic or rubber sheet that could protect your bed from getting wet by urine and smelling due to bedwetting. This will make it easy in changing bed and child will also not feel much disturbed with wet sheets.
4. Building confidence in a child who wets the bed is more important than treating him otherwise. The feeling of self-belief will help a child overcome bedwetting to a large extend.
5. Praise from the parents when the child does not wet is also as important as how parents try to overcome it. This will make the child understand that the positive side of it is not to wet and be dry till he or she wakes up in the morning.
Friday, August 29, 2008
Tuesday, August 26, 2008
MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE WORK FOR YOUR CHILDREN SAKE
MAKE YOUR MARRIAGE WORK FOR YOUR CHILDREN SAKE
I've seen a lot of couples who are living happily together for the first years of marriage, but for some reasons fell apart after a number of years of being together. It's so sad to think that what was once a happy relationship turned into a nightmare.
Once a relationship failed the first reason that comes into our mind is infidelity. That one or the other has a third party. That may be true, but we cannot disregard the fact that there may be a lot of other reasons. Instead of dealing with the negatives, let me share with you my thoughts on what are the essentials in a lasting relationship.
Communication and intimacy are vital in a relationship. I believe that the absence of communication or the lack of it creates discord in a relationship. Likewise, miscommunication is another major factor. It is important that we communicate what we feel, but it is even more important to learn how to communicate it. A lot of times, we feel down in the dumps for being misunderstood, but we fail to realize that it was our manner of communicating that trigger the fight. Tact must always be practiced and we should truly listen to what the other is saying to better understand what is being conveyed.
Appreciation is equally important in a relationship. Be grateful for all the good things that your partner is doing for you. Let him feel that he is very much appreciated. If your spouse feels that he is appreciated and valued, it doubles his joy and inspires him to do even greater things. Be lavish with praise and it will surely do wonders.
Support each other. When one dances, the other claps. Support his interests, hobbies, ideas. Find out his childhood dreams and help him realize that dream. Always be there for him. His boss may not see his value, his friends may turn their backs on him, but your support will make a big difference. After all, what you think and believe in is what matters most. Your support will help him cope up with everyday stress and will make him a better and happier person.
Commitment. It is the commitment to the relationship that makes the marriage last forever. There may be times when you may feel like running away from it, but remember that 'LOVE' is not a feeling. It doesn't stop when the feelings end. During moments of trials and temptations, be reminded of the vows that you made and your strong commitment to that vow will lead you back to the right track.
Pray together. Cliché' as it may sound, but it's true. The family that prays together stays together. Make God the center of your married life and you would have a stronger bond. Should problems come your way, you will be confident that you will all surpass it because you know that you have a God who is bigger than all your problems and concerns.
I've seen a lot of couples who are living happily together for the first years of marriage, but for some reasons fell apart after a number of years of being together. It's so sad to think that what was once a happy relationship turned into a nightmare.
Once a relationship failed the first reason that comes into our mind is infidelity. That one or the other has a third party. That may be true, but we cannot disregard the fact that there may be a lot of other reasons. Instead of dealing with the negatives, let me share with you my thoughts on what are the essentials in a lasting relationship.
Communication and intimacy are vital in a relationship. I believe that the absence of communication or the lack of it creates discord in a relationship. Likewise, miscommunication is another major factor. It is important that we communicate what we feel, but it is even more important to learn how to communicate it. A lot of times, we feel down in the dumps for being misunderstood, but we fail to realize that it was our manner of communicating that trigger the fight. Tact must always be practiced and we should truly listen to what the other is saying to better understand what is being conveyed.
Appreciation is equally important in a relationship. Be grateful for all the good things that your partner is doing for you. Let him feel that he is very much appreciated. If your spouse feels that he is appreciated and valued, it doubles his joy and inspires him to do even greater things. Be lavish with praise and it will surely do wonders.
Support each other. When one dances, the other claps. Support his interests, hobbies, ideas. Find out his childhood dreams and help him realize that dream. Always be there for him. His boss may not see his value, his friends may turn their backs on him, but your support will make a big difference. After all, what you think and believe in is what matters most. Your support will help him cope up with everyday stress and will make him a better and happier person.
Commitment. It is the commitment to the relationship that makes the marriage last forever. There may be times when you may feel like running away from it, but remember that 'LOVE' is not a feeling. It doesn't stop when the feelings end. During moments of trials and temptations, be reminded of the vows that you made and your strong commitment to that vow will lead you back to the right track.
Pray together. Cliché' as it may sound, but it's true. The family that prays together stays together. Make God the center of your married life and you would have a stronger bond. Should problems come your way, you will be confident that you will all surpass it because you know that you have a God who is bigger than all your problems and concerns.
Friday, August 22, 2008
YOUR CHILD NEED A STORY
TELL YOUR CHILD A STORY
Do you envy those people who are natural storytellers? Perhaps you want to make reading stories more fun, but lack the confidence or know-how? Below are 10 simple things you can do to help make reading stories more fun.
1. Read the book several times to yourself before you read it with the child so that the content, the layout and the pictures are all familiar to you.
2. Talk about the front cover with the child before you open the book. Ask the child what he thinks the story is about.
3. Use a variety of different voices for different characters. Not every parent is able to speak in a variety of accents. There are some very lucky children whose parents can. But you don't have to be a trained actor, or even an amateur to be able to make your voice interesting. You can whisper, you can shout, you can sound angry, or sad, silly, or intelligent. You can make your voice squeaky, deep or scary. At first you might feel silly, but I'm sure with practice you will learn to enjoy it. I know I do.
4. Adapt your voice to help create different atmospheres. Is the book scary or funny, serious or lighthearted, sad or happy? Using an appropriate tone of voice is far better than speaking in a boring monotone.
5. Encourage your child to join in. Remember how much you as a child enjoyed those repeated phrases: such as I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down. Create a special signal to your child to let him know when it's time to join in: raise your hands, tilt your head, half close the book. The more dramatic, the better. Children also enjoy putting in missing words. This is particularly useful and educational if the story has a pattern of rhyme to it. For example: I'll... and I'll..., blow your house down.
6. Add sound effects or encourage your child to do so. Animal sounds, bird song, bells ringing, people snoring etc all add to the fun. Many authors add these to the text, but if they don't there's no reason you couldn't improvise.
7. Add actions too, silly walks, waving, driving a car. All these add greatly to the fun factor.
8. Pull funny faces to show feelings such as fear, joy, surprise etc. The more exaggerated these are the better.
9. Talk about the pictures on the pages and relate the text to the pictures. You might even encourage your child to guess the next word or words, using the picture to guide him.
10. Learn from the experts. Many well-known children's authors read their books at festivals or book shops. Storytellers also offer sessions in local libraries as well as at organized storytelling events. Look out for family literacy training at your child's school or ask to work as a volunteer there when literacy sessions are taking place. Last, but not least, listen to recorded books for inspiration.
Follow the ten tips, and make reading a pleasure, not a chore. You'll be glad you did, and so will your child.
Do you envy those people who are natural storytellers? Perhaps you want to make reading stories more fun, but lack the confidence or know-how? Below are 10 simple things you can do to help make reading stories more fun.
1. Read the book several times to yourself before you read it with the child so that the content, the layout and the pictures are all familiar to you.
2. Talk about the front cover with the child before you open the book. Ask the child what he thinks the story is about.
3. Use a variety of different voices for different characters. Not every parent is able to speak in a variety of accents. There are some very lucky children whose parents can. But you don't have to be a trained actor, or even an amateur to be able to make your voice interesting. You can whisper, you can shout, you can sound angry, or sad, silly, or intelligent. You can make your voice squeaky, deep or scary. At first you might feel silly, but I'm sure with practice you will learn to enjoy it. I know I do.
4. Adapt your voice to help create different atmospheres. Is the book scary or funny, serious or lighthearted, sad or happy? Using an appropriate tone of voice is far better than speaking in a boring monotone.
5. Encourage your child to join in. Remember how much you as a child enjoyed those repeated phrases: such as I'll huff and I'll puff and I'll blow your house down. Create a special signal to your child to let him know when it's time to join in: raise your hands, tilt your head, half close the book. The more dramatic, the better. Children also enjoy putting in missing words. This is particularly useful and educational if the story has a pattern of rhyme to it. For example: I'll... and I'll..., blow your house down.
6. Add sound effects or encourage your child to do so. Animal sounds, bird song, bells ringing, people snoring etc all add to the fun. Many authors add these to the text, but if they don't there's no reason you couldn't improvise.
7. Add actions too, silly walks, waving, driving a car. All these add greatly to the fun factor.
8. Pull funny faces to show feelings such as fear, joy, surprise etc. The more exaggerated these are the better.
9. Talk about the pictures on the pages and relate the text to the pictures. You might even encourage your child to guess the next word or words, using the picture to guide him.
10. Learn from the experts. Many well-known children's authors read their books at festivals or book shops. Storytellers also offer sessions in local libraries as well as at organized storytelling events. Look out for family literacy training at your child's school or ask to work as a volunteer there when literacy sessions are taking place. Last, but not least, listen to recorded books for inspiration.
Follow the ten tips, and make reading a pleasure, not a chore. You'll be glad you did, and so will your child.
CHOSEING A STORY BOOK FOR YOUR CHILD
CHOSEING A STORY BOOK FOR YOUR CHILD
There are so many storybooks available it is difficult to know which to choose. You will no doubt remember stories you enjoyed reading or having read to you as a child. But today's children have different needs and tastes.
Here are ten tips to help you choose storybooks:
1. Favourite authors: If your child loves a book by a particular author or authors, look for other books by the same person.
2. Series: Look for series of books with the same topics or characters.
3. Interests: Think about your child's interests (dinosaurs, foreign places, space, animals etc) and find storybooks with these as themes.
4. Topics: Match books to topics your child is studying at school or nursery. If you don't know what these are, then ask!
5. Reviews: Read reviews of storybooks and look at the children's books' bestsellers lists.
6. Your favourites: Try books you enjoy or enjoyed reading yourself. But don't be upset if your child doesn't share your enthusiasm!
7. Meet the author: Look out for opportunities to meet children's authors and hear them read. Writers and illustrators promote their books in libraries and schools, at book festivals, on television and radio, in magazines and newspapers and on the web.
8. Friends: Find out what your child's friends are reading and what their favourites are.
9. Experts: Ask your child's teacher, librarian or children's bookseller what is popular. Go to the library regularly and allow yourself plenty of time to browse.
10. Book clubs: Join a children's book club and encourage your child to choose from the catalogues or leaflets. Children sometimes bring these leaflets home from school or nursery.
Use these tips to help you choose suitable books for your child, but don't overlook the traditional stories such as fairytales, fables, myths and legends. Every child should have some good quality anthologies of traditional stories to enjoy as well as modern books they will want to read over and over again.
There are so many storybooks available it is difficult to know which to choose. You will no doubt remember stories you enjoyed reading or having read to you as a child. But today's children have different needs and tastes.
Here are ten tips to help you choose storybooks:
1. Favourite authors: If your child loves a book by a particular author or authors, look for other books by the same person.
2. Series: Look for series of books with the same topics or characters.
3. Interests: Think about your child's interests (dinosaurs, foreign places, space, animals etc) and find storybooks with these as themes.
4. Topics: Match books to topics your child is studying at school or nursery. If you don't know what these are, then ask!
5. Reviews: Read reviews of storybooks and look at the children's books' bestsellers lists.
6. Your favourites: Try books you enjoy or enjoyed reading yourself. But don't be upset if your child doesn't share your enthusiasm!
7. Meet the author: Look out for opportunities to meet children's authors and hear them read. Writers and illustrators promote their books in libraries and schools, at book festivals, on television and radio, in magazines and newspapers and on the web.
8. Friends: Find out what your child's friends are reading and what their favourites are.
9. Experts: Ask your child's teacher, librarian or children's bookseller what is popular. Go to the library regularly and allow yourself plenty of time to browse.
10. Book clubs: Join a children's book club and encourage your child to choose from the catalogues or leaflets. Children sometimes bring these leaflets home from school or nursery.
Use these tips to help you choose suitable books for your child, but don't overlook the traditional stories such as fairytales, fables, myths and legends. Every child should have some good quality anthologies of traditional stories to enjoy as well as modern books they will want to read over and over again.
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