Category: Toddler
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Toilet Training Resistance
Found this information on the web, very useful.
What is toilet training resistance?
Children who refuse to be toilet trained either wet themselves, soil themselves, or try to hold back their bowel movements (thus becoming constipated). Many of these children also refuse to sit on the toilet or will use the toilet only if a parent brings up the subject and marches them into the bathroom.
Any child who is over 3 years old, healthy, and not toilet trained after several months of trying can be assumed to be resistant to the process rather than undertrained. Consider how capable your child is at delaying a bowel movement (BM) until he or she is off the toilet and has a chance to hide. More practice runs (such as you used in toilet training) will not help. Instead, your child needs full responsibility and some incentives to spark her motivation.
The most common cause of resistance to toilet training is that a child has been reminded or lectured too much. Some children have been forced to sit on the toilet against their will, occasionally for long periods of time. A few have been spanked or punished in other ways for not cooperating. Many parents make these mistakes, especially if they have a strong-willed child. How can I help my child with daytime wetting or soiling? Most children younger than 5 or 6 years of age with soiling (encopresis) or daytime wetting without any other symptoms are simply engaged with you in a power struggle.
These children can be helped with the following suggestions. If your child holds back BMs and becomes constipated, medicines will also be needed.
1. Transfer all responsibility to your child. Your child will decide to use the toilet only after he realizes that he has nothing left to resist. Have one last talk with him about the subject. Tell your child that his body makes “pee” and “poop” every day and it belongs to him. Tell him that his “poop” wants to be in the toilet and his job is to help the “poop” come out. Tell your child you’re sorry you punished him, forced him to sit on the toilet, or reminded him so much. Tell him from now on he doesn’t need any help. Then stop all talk about this subject (“potty talk”). Pretend you’re not worried about this subject. When your child stops hearing conversation about not going, she will eventually decide to go to the bathroom for attention.
2. Stop all reminders about using the toilet. Let your child decide when she needs to go to the bathroom. Don’t remind her to go to the bathroom or ask her if she needs to go. She knows what it feels like when she has to “poop” or “pee” and where the bathroom is. Reminders are a form of pressure, and pressure keeps the power struggle going. Stop all practice runs and never make her sit on the toilet against her will because this always increase resistance. Don’t accompany your child into the bathroom or stand with her by the potty chair unless she asks you to. She needs to gain the feeling of success that comes from doing it her way.
3. Give incentives for using the toilet. Your main job is to find the right incentive. Special incentives, such as favorite sweets or video time, can be invaluable. For using the toilet for BMs, initially err on the side of giving her too much (for example, several food treats each time). Remember that incentives work even better if it is a special treat that your child doesn’t get everyday. If you want a breakthrough, make your child an offer she can’t refuse (such as going somewhere special). In addition, give positive feedback, such as praise and hugs every time your child uses the toilet. On successful days consider taking 20 extra minutes to play a special game with your child or take her to her favorite playground.
4. Give stars for using the toilet. Get a calendar for your child and post it in a conspicuous location. Have her place a star on it every time she uses the toilet. Keep this record of progress until your child has gone 1 month without any accidents.
5. Make the potty chair convenient. Be sure to keep the potty chair in the room your child usually plays in. This gives her a convenient visual reminder about her options whenever she feels the need to go to the bathroom. For urinating, the presence of the chair and the promise of treats will usually bring about a change in behavior. Don’t remind her even if she’s squirming and dancing to hold back the urine.
6. Diapers, Pull-ups, or underwear. Whenever possible, replace pull-ups or diapers with underwear. Help your child pick out some underwear with favorite characters on them. Then remind her “they don’t like poop or pee on them.” This usually precipitates the correct decision on the part of the child. Even if your child wets the underwear, persist with this plan. If your child holds back BMs, allow selective access to diapers or pull-ups for BMs only. Preventing stool-holding is very important.
7. Remind your child to change his clothes if he wets or soils himself. As soon as you notice that your child has wet or messy pants, tell her to clean herself up. The main role you have in this program is to enforce the rule: “people can’t walk around with messy pants.” If your child is wet, she can probably change into dry clothes by herself. If your child is soiled, she will probably need your help with cleanup. If your child refuses to let you change her, ground her in her bedroom until she is ready.
8. Don’t punish or criticize your child for accidents. Respond gently to accidents, and do not allow siblings to tease the child. Pressure will only delay successful training, and it could cause secondary emotional problems. Your child needs you to be her ally.
9. Ask the preschool or day care staff to use the same strategy. Ask your child’s teacher or day care provider to let your child go to the bathroom any time he wants to. Keep an extra set of clean underwear at the school or with the day care provider. When should I call my child’s health care provider? Call during office hours if: • Your child holds back his or her bowel movements or becomes constipated. • Pain or burning occurs when your child urinates. • Your child is afraid to sit on the potty chair. – Your child’s resistance has not improved after 1 month on this program. • The resistance has not stopped completely after 3 months.
http://en.allexperts.com/q/Pediatrics-1429/potty-training-five-year.htm
Playscapes Wall Murals- Decorate your Kids Rooms, Ideal for Nursery
Playscapes Wall Murals are such an exciting concept in kids rooms decorating and nursery decor! We handcraft and hand paint all the childrens’ wall art and kids’ room accessories, add Velcro pads to the back and then package our wall mural kits and freight them worldwide direct to your door!
All you do is paint the wall in your chosen colour, plan your design then simply peel away the backing tape on the murals and adhere. In a couple of hours you will have the most gorgeous room that you did yourself! Another bonus is it is also interactive. Children are encouraged to pick the apples off the tree, fly the bees around and place them back. This improves their hand-eye coordination and fine dexterity. Another bonus is of course if you find you have to relocate, simply take your Playscapes kids’ murals ( or wall art) with you and remove the Velcro without marking the walls!
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Website: http://www.playscapes.com.au/
Email: office@playscapes.com.au
CHILDREN LEARN WHAT THEY LIVE
If a child lives with Criticism, He learns to Condemn.
If a child lives with Hostility, He learns to Fight.
If a child lives with Ridicule, He learns to be Shy.
If a child lives with Encouragement, He learns Confidence.
If a child lives with Shame, He learns to feel Guilty.
If a child lives with Tolerance, He learns to be Patient.
If a child lives with Praise, He learns to Appreciate.
If a child lives with Security, He learns to have Faith.
If a child lives with Approval, He learns to Like Himself.
If a child lives with Acceptance and Friendship, He learns to Find Love in the World.
Very true! Found these words,wanted to share with you all.
Nursery Schools in Sharjah
Dear Mums….. It is a great challenge to find the right nursery school for your child. The first nursery school environment that we choose for our kids is very important since it is the first step that they take to explore the outside world without us and this really sets the tune for learning for the years to come. Here are some options in Sharjah.
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ABC NURSERY
P.O.Box: 15231 Sharjah
06-566 1197
Ramla Area
AL AHLIA NURSERY
Sharjah, 06-5371157
AL HANAN PVT NURSERY
Po Box 23362, Sharjah
06-5523896
AL KHALEEJ NURSERY
Po Box 40811, Sharjah
06-5271524
AL KHAN NURSERY
Po Box 4615, Sharjah
Al Gubaibah, near Gold Centre
06-5663831
AL NASER ENGLISH NURSERY
P.O.Box: 2315 Sharjah
06-524 4454
Green Belt Park
AL ZAHRA NURSERY
P.O.Box: 32928 Sharjah
06-528 3010
BABY GARDEN ENGLISH NURSERY
P.O.Box: 2388 Sharjah
06 563 7568
Maisloon Area
BALLOON NURSERY
Website: www.balloonnursery.com
P.O.Box: 64975 Sharjah
06-544 0558
Rifaa Area
BAIBAN BARAK NURSERY
Po Box 5201, Sharjah
06-5248100
BLUEBELLS NURSERY
Website: www.bluebells-nursery.com
P.O.Box: 39390 Sharjah
06-528 1852
Al Khan area
BIG BEN ENGLISH NURSERY
Po Box 7049 , Sharjah
06-5660990
CHILD CLUB NURSERY
Po Box 3335, Sharjah
06-5220045
DELTA NURSERY
Age Group: 2 – 3 Years
POBox: 20121 Sharjah
06-563 6847
Maisloon
DREAMLAND NURSERY
Website: www.dreamlandnursery.com
06-566 1133
EMIRATES BUDS NURSERY
P.O.Box: 44067 Sharjah
06 522 5635
EMIRATES MONTESSORI, HOUSE OF CHILDREN
Villa was previously used by the ‘New Filipino English School’
Ramla West
06-5671017
ENGLISH ROSE BRITISH NURSERY
British Foundation Stage Curriculum
Near Sharjah Ladies Club
PO Box: 45048
06-5228477
GREENBELT NURSERY
Website: www.wesgreen.net
P.O.Box: 40658 Sharjah
06 534 6333
Off University, Airport Road
GULF ROAD NURSERY
Po Box 4652, Sharjah
06-5664952
HAPPY HOME ENGLISH NURSERY
P.OBox: 5395 Sharjah
06- 563 1772
Maisloon
HAPPY KIDS NURSERY
Website: www.happykidsnursery.com
Post Box No.:34295
Sharjah
06-5389300
KIDS KINGDOM NURSERY
Website: www.kidskingdom.ae
P.O.Box: 23773 Sharjah
06-522 6710
Near Quran Roundabout
KIDS ISLAND NURSERY SHARJAH
Email: kidsislandnursery@hotmail.com
Timing: Sun- Thur : 8:00am-12:30pm,8:00am-3:00pm, 8:00am-5:30pm
LITTLE ANGEL BRITISH NURSERY
Website: www.littleangelbritishnursery.com
P.O.Box: 7049 Sharjah
0- 566 0990
LITTLE FEET NURSERY
Tel: 5280787
Fax:5280766
P.O.B-6358
Sharjah
Website: http://littlefeetnursery.net/default.swf
Blog: http://littlefeetnursery.blogspot.com/
LITTLE SCHOLARS NURSERY
P.O.Box: 28673 Sharjah
06-522 4795
Al Ghafia
LOLLIPOP NURSERY
Website: www.lollipopnursery.com
P.O.Box: 66733 Sharjah
06 5247710
Sharjah to Ajman Beach Road
PLAYDAYS BRITISH NURSERY
Near Kuwaiti Hospital
Contact: 06- 5222863, 06-5222544
050-2169857
SHARJAH KINDERCARE NURSERY
Post Box No.:34295
Sharjah, U.A.E.
06-5240911
SPECIAL WORLD NURSERY
POBox: 30996 Sharjah
06- 5247767
TENDER STEPS NURSERY
P.O.Box: 68608 Sharjah
06-5663051
THE BRITISH ISLAMIC NURSERY
(Near the new Maroor Dept.)
Al Ramaquia
Sharjah, UAE
Telephone: 06-548-7522
Fax: 06-548-7523
YAMAMA NURSERY
P.O.Box: Sharjah
06-5225767
Nutrition For Toddlers/Children
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| Mums, its best that we give our kids snacks that are high in nutrition. Here are some ideas for snacks for your little ones. Even older kids can be given nutritious foods between meals to promote health and cut down on extra calories gained by consuming sugary high fat snacks.
Snacks for Toddlers The best snacks are mini meals, not meal wreckers, so start small and give your child just enough to hold him until the next meal. Of course, this does not always work out perfectly with one- and two-year-olds, since their appetites are erratic. It’s OK if your child ends up eating a bigger snack as long as it’s healthy.
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