Bath time is a good way to help young children wind down at the end of the day and get ready for bed time. Bath time is the perfect opportunity for messy play, pouring and blowing bubbles can be lots of fun. Make bath time a fun time by using toys ,bubble bath and games like lets pretend. show your child how to clean themself and then encourage them to have a go at washing themselves . When washing your child’s hair keep the bath water shallow this makes it easier for them to lie down and rinse the shampoo off. Remind your chid when it is time to get out the bath. nce they are out let them pull the plug out and encourage them to help you dry themselves and help with putting thir PJs on ready for bed. Always make sure someone is suppervising your child at all times while in the bath. Once your child is ready for bed, a bedtimes story can help a child unwind and relax and show them that it is nearly time to go to sleep. Make sure your child’s comforter is near by if they have one. Having a comforter can help your child be relaxed and go to sleep easier without you in the room. Always remember a good night kiss and cuddle and reassure them that you will see them in the morning. It is a good idea not to leave a tv on in their room at night as this will stimulate them and they will not go to sleep. All of these things will help make bath and bed time an easy relaxing and enjoyable time for all of you.
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How to comunicate well with your child
Try to talk to your child in a positive way as much as possaible.
Be respectful to your child ,don’t scream,swear or shout. If your child shouts back at your dont retaliate by shouting back; screaming matches don’t work. tell your child in a calm way not to speak to you in that manner. Praise your child when he/she is behaving well don’t be abrupt or bark out commands (this will lead to instant resistance). Try not to offer to many choices to a young child as this will confuse them an may cause conflict where its not neccessary this is easily avoided by keeping choices short and simple. Instead of always telling your child what to you don’t want them to do, try putting it in a different way for example- instead of saying – don’t put your dirty hands all over the sofa try saying – let’s wash your hands now they are dirty , then you can come and sit on the sofa and we can read a story. all of these things will help you keep in control an help you to comunicate well with your child.
Routine
Giving your child a good routine can make your child feel more secure and conflict can be avoided if there is a clear patteren or framework to their day. A good way to get good structure is to start with good getting up time- Every day can be more enjoyable with clear acceptable wake up times for you an your child to help start the day is 2 meal times – Having breakfast,dinner and tea at around the same time everyday can make life easier for you and help your child to understand the patteren of the day. Step 3 bath time – bath time is ofter a calming and nice way to relax your child ready to focous on bedtime and sleep. Last step bedtime -keeping the same bedtime routine is important. This should include a winding down time and avoidance of over excitment bedfore bed times. these routine tips will really help your child, consistency and routine matters to your child and will really help with your child behaviour and overall happiness in day to day life .