MY TOP 7 TIPS FOR WORKING AT HOME WITH KIDS:
1. Teach your young children not to answer the phone. Failing that, use tip # 2.
2. Teach all of your children to say "Can you hold, please?" and NOT "She's in the bathroom"
3. If you use the same computer as your kids, get them one of the kid's desktop programs and put all their games on it, so they will only have access to their own files. You only have to have files accidently deleted once to appreciate this tip.
4. Try to plan all your errands that involve leaving the house for one day a week. Then take them to the park for a little while when the errands are done. They will look forward to the errand day, instead of complaining.
5. Fix a tray of snacks in the morning and stick them in the fridge so you won't constantly be stopping to fix something for them. A water or kool-aid bottle in the fridge will also help, and you won't be stopping to clean up the spill when they try to pour it themselves.
6. Cook twice as much supper and freeze half for days when you can't stop working to cook.
7. Keep a folder of subscription cards from magazines, and other forms to be filled out, for the little ones, so they can "work" with you when they insist.
Melisa McCurley About the Author
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TOILET TRAINING:
When should I start toilet training my child?
A child must be both physically and emotionally ready to use the toilet. Otherwise, efforts are usually unsuccessful and frustrating for both the parent and the child. Although there is great variation between individual children, most are ready for toilet training when they are between 22 and 30 months of age.
Cultural and ethnic background may influence when parents consider their child ready for toilet training. For example, people in certain Asian countries begin toilet training children before they are 2 years of age. In the United States, some minority populations start training their children earlier than the average 22 to 30 months of age.1 More study is needed to explore these differences.
How long does it take to toilet train?
Your child is considered toilet trained when he or she is able to anticipate the need to go to the bathroom and is able to climb onto and use the toilet with little help. Individual children vary in the amount of time it takes them to do this reliably and consistently. In a recent study of children who started training between 22 and 30 months of age, boys were fully trained at an average age of 38 months, while girls were trained slightly earlier, around 36 months.2 This same study showed that children trained before 27 months of age completed toilet training slightly earlier than average, but it took longer.2
Even once your child is considered reliably trained, he or she may still need help with some aspects of using the toilet, such as wiping effectively, until age 4 or 5.
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THE SCOOP ON ANTIBIOTICS:
By Kristen Finello
How to use antibiotics safely and effectively.
Antibiotics can do wonders knocking out bacteria from ear infections, strep throat, and other illnesses so kids feel better faster. But while antibiotics are a helpful tool, misuse can make them harmful. And the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention warn about the overuse of antibiotics and the growing problem of antibiotic resistance -- a situation in which certain bacteria are no longer responsive to antibiotics. To help keep your child healthy and avoid contributing to the antibiotic resistance problem, it's crucial to use antibiotics safely and smartly. Here are seven ways to do that:
Realize that not all illnesses require antibiotics. Antibiotics should be used to cure bacterial infections like ear infections or strep throat, but they don't work against viral infections like a cold or the flu.
Don't pressure your pediatrician to prescribe. When your child is sick, it can be tempting to press for antibiotics thinking that the medication will help your child feel better sooner. But if your doctor explains that your child has a virus and won't benefit from antibiotics, don't pressure him to prescribe them.
Contact your doctor if your child isn't getting any better. If your child isn't benefiting from his antibiotic, consult your doctor. It could be that that particular drug is resistant to the bacteria your child has. Or, at times, a viral infection can precipitate a bacterial infection. If this happens, your pediatrician may then decide to prescribe an antibiotic. (Note: Prescribing one for the viral infection wouldn't have prevented the bacterial infection.)
Finish each prescription. Don't stop doling out the medicine if your child's symptoms disappear. Even if your child feels better, it's important to finish out the prescription so that the bacteria don't gain regain their strength.
Follow the directions. Dispense antibiotics exactly as instructed by your doctor or pharmacist. Be sure to store them properly and take care not to miss a dose.
Don't share antibiotics. Never give your child (or yourself!) medicine that was prescribed for another person or medicine that was prescribed for an earlier illness.
Call your doctor if you suspect an allergy. Symptoms such as hives, puffy lips, or trouble breathing can indicate an allergic reaction. Stop the medication and call your pediatrician immediately.
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over any disputes. Please use your own discretion
when using any of the suggestions above. None of the information is meant to be used in place of your doctor's advice.
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