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A page to show off our new parenting discoveries
and ideas.
This page will change as we grow with our kids.
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Bedmaking 101
A little tip I figured out one day after one of Katie's temper
fits. She likes to strip all of the blankets off of her
bed when she's mad. So, I tricked her. I put a regular
fitting sheet on the mattress (twin size) then I put a double
sized sheet on perpendicular to how it would typically go.
I then put on all of the superfluous blankets, except for the
quilt, on the untucked sheet and made them level to the bottom
of the mattress on one side. Then I lifted up the mattress
and folded all of the package underneath. Then to the
other side, I lifted it up, this time only slightly, and pulled
the package tight under the mattress. Then I evenly draped
the quilt over all. Now when she has a fit or even a sqirmy
night, her weight on the mattress stops the blankets from getting
untucked and makes making the bed soooo much easier. It
is a little more difficult to do this on a bunk bed, but we
have done it.
It just takes some team work!
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Potty Training Anyone???
Or for that matter, having a young one over for
a sleep over that might be too nervous to get to the bathroom
on time? We bought a shower curtain at the Dollar Store
and put it under the sheet, held on by elastic sheet straps
(available at Sears), and put the fitted sheet over top.
This makes a great, cheap temporary mattress cover.It is also
quieter than regular plastic mattress cover. For the sake
of your child's or guest's self-esteem, don't make a point of
mentioning this as they may feel embarrased.
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Examples
I was trying to teach Jenna, our 6 year old, how to vacuum one
day. I plugged it in and away I went. Then I handed
it to her. I don't know if she just thinks she can do
it faster than me or if she perceived me as going as fast as
she was , but man, she was going 90 with that vacuum.
Missing everything I could see and tons I couldn't, I took the
vacuum and proceeded to show her how to do it again. This
time I did it ten times slower and when I handed her the vacuum,
she went a regular pace, this time getting everything I could
see and maybe a third of what I couldn't...not a Filter Queen
Vacuum!!!!
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The Sunday Bag
I have to attribute most of this knowledge to Irene Saunderson,
in London, ON. It can always be a hassal to get the little
ones to be quiet and reverent during church. So we devised
a plan. First rule was, nothing goes to church that can't
help us think about Heavenly Father, therefore no Barbies or Disney
characters. After letting them choose what they would like
in the bag, only a couple of things each, we added animal colouring
books and same type story books. A quiet book (compliments
of the first ward Relief Society in London, ON), is always a necessity,
but have other interesting toys or the quiet book will cause loud
fights! Finnally, Cheerios, raisins, apple slices are well
worth the mess you'll have to clean up after and individual cups
make it easier to share. Good Luck!!
For other great tips and helpful advice from
those in the know visit:
ParentsPlace.com
or ClubMom.com
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Routines
With each of our children
"Routines" are an important part of the day and
the coping mechanisms of each child. We have found that they
all can cope with bedtime much easier if there is a set routine.
Hence we have "Scriptures, Prayer and Storytime"
which helps them all to mentally and physically prepare for
bed. This also includes a pee stop and getting pyjamas on.
Even Dan finds his mornings go much better and he doesn't
forget the all important shave before morning inspections
when he sticks to a routine both in preparing for bed, clothing
pre-arrangements and bootcleaning, and in waking with PT,
shower, and dress.
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