Do you have questions about which medicine you should give to your child for his or her cold and cough? Are you concerned about all of the new recommendations for over-the-counter medications? Here is an opportunity for you to learn more about the current recommendations for free, from the comfort of your own home. This information is taken from the Capitol Connection, provided by the National Association for Child Care Resource and Referral Agencies.
Free Webinar on "Over-the Counter" Medicine
Child Care Aware Parent Network will be hosting a free webinar entitled "What Parents Need to Know About Over-the-Counter Medicine." The webinar will focus the latest recommendations surrounding over-the-counter oral cough and cold medicines for children and what parents need to know and look for when reading medicine labels to keep their children safe. Mimi Pappas, director of communications and outreach for Consumer Healthcare Products Association (CHPA) will be the presenter. The webinar is scheduled for Wednesday, July 28 at 8:00 p.m. EST. To register for the webinar, click here: https://www2.gotomeeting.com/register/858909043
Monday, July 26, 2010
Free Webinar on "Over-the Counter" Medicine
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Pondering Potty Training...
As parents, you watch your children go through many firsts. From rolling over, to crawling, to walking, each milestone is cause for celebration. There is perhaps one major milestone that is celebrated above all others. The milestone that frees parents from diaper duty is being potty trained. When your child learns to independently and reliably take care of his or her own bathroom needs, it is a wonderful day of celebration because the road to this independence can be tricky.
Both pushing your child before he or she is ready or ignoring signs of readiness and waiting too long to start potty training can result in a difficult potty training experience. So how do you know when to start? While there is no one age that is the “perfect age” to start potty training, there are specific indicators of readiness that you can watch for in your child that signal he or she is ready for potty training. Signs to watch for include:
• Your child can hold his or her bladder or bowels for one to two hours at a time. This is essential to potty training success because children must be physically ready before you start.
• Your child is able to pull his or her pants on and off with little or no assistance.
• Your child is interested in bathroom experiences. This often presents itself in frustrating ways, for example if your little one is constantly flushing things down the toilet or watching you in the restroom, this is a sign of potty training readiness.
• Your child tells you when he or she is wet or has had a bowel movement. When children recognize that their diaper needs to be changed, this is a wonderful indicator of readiness.
• Your child can sit without support for five to ten minutes. It is possible to work with a child, who for developmental reasons does, not have the strength to sit unaided for up to ten minutes, but it can be challenging, and often requires additional assistance. If your child is showing other signs of readiness but may not have the physical strength or coordination to potty train, this may be a sign your child would benefit from additional support. Bona Vista has free developmental screenings, during which you can find out if your child does need extra help building muscle strength and developing coordination. Call 765-454-5340 to schedule an appointment.
If you read the list and have recognized the signals in your little on then it is time to start. Remember you always want potty training to be a positive experience. Let your child pick out a potty seat, celebrate any success, and be understanding of accidents. When you become frustrated because of a lack of progress or other accidents, do not punish your child. Punishing a child because of accidents can actually cause them to regress or lose the potty training progress they have made due to fear. Take a deep breath and remember: after all it is just poop.
If you are struggling with potty training challenges and would like free help call Bona Vista's Child Care Solutions to speak with a potty training expert 765-452-8870 or 1-800-493-3231.
