Roberta Price, Author at Sporting Club Gaeta

What Keeps Babies From Getting The Sleep They Need?

November 15, 2020

Babies barely have time for anything other than crying for milk, soiled nappies or sometimes, for no apparent reason. And when this behavior begins affecting their sleep, it might turn into an issue not only for themselves but to parents as well. After all, they don’t cry themselves out because it’s fun; most of the time, it’s their way of letting you know they need something or they are having trouble.

Various factors can cause babies to lose huge portions of their daily sleep, which consequently affect their health; and certainly not in a nice way. This babyjourney guide will tell you what factors can cause babies to lose sleep, and how you can help them get the sleep that they really need.

Factors that can keep your baby awake!

While it’s hard to get any baby to sleep (and it always will be), it is possible to make the procedure somewhat easier than it would normally be. We’ll tell you about the factors that usually lead and cause sleeplessness in babies, as well as a number of ways you can help them (and you!) sleep better at night.

Irregular Exposure to Light: Your baby’s biological clock may not be as used to what goes on at Earth as yours might be. For this, your baby needs to go through natural exposure to sunlight and darkness in order to get used to Earth’s time. Some really common things like your home environment and the lighting used can result in your baby losing sleep.
Over-stimulation Soon Before Bedtime: Over-stimulating your baby before the bedtime can make falling asleep harder. Physical exercise, verbal interactions, or stimulating your baby’s brain other ways, such as with noisy toys, can grab a significant part of your baby’s attention if done before bed. This can stimulate your baby’s brain more than enough to make falling asleep harder.

Intervention in Sleep: When your baby cries, it doesn’t necessarily mean that you’re needed to fix a major issue. Your baby can make noises when half-asleep, or even when in deep sleep, so it’s better to not involve in trying to help your baby by touching or holding unless you’re sure that you won’t be disrupting their sleep.

Inconsistency of Approach: Looking after a baby can be really exhausting, and at times, frustrating as well. Due to this, many parents may begin alternating between differently intense approaches, depending on their own state. After all, they’re humans and cannot handle everything at once. However, building a routine with babies to help them sleep better does take some extra effort.

Mentally Stimulating The Baby: Stimulating the baby when trying to induce sleep is bound to backfire and make the situation worse. Likely, the baby hasn’t seen anything more interesting than faces, which is why leaving the babies alone is best unless they really need you. Not giving stimulus close to bedtime can help babies sleep more easily.

Conclusion

This is why it becomes necessary to ensure a sufficient amount of sleep for your baby to avoid other problems, as well as improve the home environment. Have you been wondering how to get newborn babies to sleep well during the night? If yes, we might be able to help you solve this issue in very little time. Alternatively, check out the video below:

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Listen And Understand Your Child So That He Respects Your Orders

October 4, 2020

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It is not easy to get your children to listen to you, and sometimes it is mission impossible for them to follow your orders. Don’t worry, all fathers and mothers go through this at some point in their parenting. Children have other priorities in their life (such as playing or exploring the environment), and that is why, sometimes, it may seem that they do not listen to you.

But it’s not that they don’t listen to you, it’s that you have to do it right. Maybe you pay attention to them, you get on their level to talk to them (you bend down and look into their eyes), you talk to them with affection … And they still do not pay attention to you, then what should you do? Many parents lose their cool and it is when they scream and lose their temper, thinking that that way, their children will learn to listen to them, but this is not always the case … far from it.

Keep calm

When we get angry, children feel insecure and scared; the moment this happens, they will stand up or flee from the situation. In her effort to defend or protect herself, she will not listen to you at all because she will feel you are threatened. They won’t listen to your message because they don’t want to hear from someone who treats them badly; it’s that simple!

That routines are not lacking.

When things are expected, they are easier to do. Most of parents’ communication with children consists of scolding. It’s no wonder children don’t listen. The more routines they have, the less you have to do as a sergeant.

What kinds of routines? Habits, such as what children do before leaving home, brushing teeth, using the bathroom, packing a backpack, putting on shoes, etc. If you have young children, the good idea is to take pictures of them doing these things CoinJoin and put them on a small poster, so they know what and when. In this way, you can ask questions like: “What do you have to do just before leaving home? Let’s see your schedule ”.

Listen to your son

If you are looking at the screen of your mobile while your son is telling you something important to him, what do you expect him to do with you when you want to talk to him in the future? You will be modeling an inappropriate form of communication with the family.

Start doing this when your child is young and keep doing it when your child is a teenager. We assure you that with the passage of time, you will appreciate having done it.

Understand what he wants to tell you so that he understands what you want to say

Most of the time, when kids aren’t “listening,” they just haven’t tuned in to you. But if your child seems unable to process your instructions repeatedly, he may have an auditory processing disorder. In this case, you should take your child to the pediatrician for the necessary tests.

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How To Deal With A Rebellious Teenager

October 3, 2020

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That a teenager has a rebellious attitude is quite common, in fact, it is another part of their development. Although, of course, as a father or mother that you are, it is quite annoying to be in constant conflict with your children or that they rebel against you. But all is not lost, because you can face these situations with some measures that will make the road easier for everyone.

Here’s how you can deal with a rebellious teenager

Next, we are going to give you some tips that will come in handy to deal with the rebellion of your teenager; your home will become a more peaceful place!

Keep calm

Adolescents are still children. Don’t panic if you don’t see reasons for his rebellion. Stay calm and use a polite tone to ask what they think. Show non-aggressive body language, express yourself with respect, empathy, and show genuine concern in your voice.

Set appropriate limits

Punishments don’t work the same way as when your child was younger. A teenager can be aggressive and may even deliberately try to do the wrong things to show defiance.

Do not hit a teenager, do not lock him in a room or prevent him from eating his favorite food as punishment … It is better to use consequences to be able to agree on good behavior and carry them out if it is not followed.

Have respectful conversations

You, too, have been through adolescence, and it is more than likely that you remember that your behavior was not always the most appropriate… Think about how your parents would think and how you thought at that stage of your life. This will help you know how to manage your child’s rebellious stage.

Explain your intentions

Your child won’t understand your rules unless you explain the reasons behind them. For example, if you forbid your child to attend night parties, you have to tell him that you are doing it because you fear that this place is a place for drinking and smoking or for risky activities, and even that drugs are used.

Follow the conversation and explain how these habits can have a negative impact on the adolescent’s life, and also on families. You can use examples, you know, if necessary. Your adolescent can better understand the logic behind rules and directions if you respectfully explain that you know the negative consequences of doing things that are wrong. The most important thing is to take time to listen to their perspective on the situation.

There are some signs that the rebellious attitude has exceeded some limits. These signs are:

Prolonged display of annoying activities and aggression towards parents or other family members.
Change of attitude. Less interaction with family members.
Always giving short and rude answers.
Defiance in public or deliberately doing things even if you ask him not to.
Have no qualms about engaging in risky behavior activities such as tobacco and alcohol use.

Talk to your child following the steps mentioned above and use your intuition. If your teenager’s behavior begins to be worrisome for you, then do not hesitate to consult your doctor or a psychologist. However, the ideal is not to have to reach that point and take sufficient measures to avoid unpleasant situations.

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