Wednesday, April 18, 2007

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The Trials of Toilet Training



Toilet training is difficult for both parent and child. Based on the research of two psychologists, Nathan Azrin and Richard Foxx, the average child can be fully trained in less than four hours. They began their training with mentally handicapped adults and successfully taught 95% in three days. With the added emphasis on language and verbal rehearsal they attempted to teach children and were astounded at the results. Their methods eliminate the fear damaging the child's psyche by making toilet training a pleasant experience. The child is not simply toilet "trained", he is toilet "educated", that is, the complete process from knowing it's time to emptying the pot and flushing the waste down, all unsupervised. Any parent would agree, this is incredible. They use a combination of the same principals used in Practical Applications of Psychology. The overall objective is to teach the child to toilet himself with the same independence as an adult without the need for reminders, continued praise, or assistance. This method is rapid because of the variety of learning techniques. Learning by imitation, learning by teaching, a partial reinforcement schedule with rewards that increase the need and the negative reinforcement of disapproval are all employed.
Children learn best by imitation and teaching with the aid of a hollow doll. The child gives the doll a drink then is told the doll has to "peepee" and he must help her. After the child assists in removing the doll's pants, the liquid is released. The child must observe the flow of liquid. into the potty chair. The adult and the child then praise the doll and the child then assists the doll in redressing and emptying the pot in the standard toilet and flushes. Then the child is instructed to ask is the doll is dry and feel her pants. If they are dry the doll gets a treat. The child is then asked if he is dry; if he is, he can then eat the doll's treat. After two or three drills, distract the child and cause and 'accident' by spilling some liquid on the doll's pants. When the child discovers the wetness, use instructions and guidance to help the child correct the doll. First, let the doll know he is displeased, "Big girls don't wet their pants." Second, the child helps the doll practice again on the potty then back to the scene of the accident. Since the pants will still be wet, this can be continued three times. Then have the child feel his own pants, and if they are dry he is rewarded with a drink. The child then assists the doll in changing her pants. The doll demonstration trials are continued until the child understands all the steps; usually less than an hour.
When questioning the child, begin with an instruction, "Go to the potty." After a few times, switch to "Do you have to potty?" to a general statement, "Where do you potty?" to "Are your pants dry?" which is not a reminder, but a dry pants inspection. To increase motivation, use all types of rewards: Hugging, smiling, clapping, verbal praise, snacks, drinks and friends or family members who care. Always tell the child why you are praising him. In the beginning, show approval at the start of an act to encourage the next step as done with shaping, then as he progresses show approval only for the completion. Praise is further limited to dry pants inspections, since this is the overall objective. Also, as you see the child needing less manual guidance, stand further and further away. Resist the urge of further assisting the child.
When an accident does occur, spend a few seconds verbally displaying disappointment,"No, your pants are wet, you have to practice some more." Practice twice going to the pot from the scene of the accident and pulling down pants at a quick pace, then raising them again. Practice another eight times from different locations, so he will remember to rapidly use the bathroom, no matter where he is.
The next step is the inspection. Since he has not changed yet, they are wet. Tell him again that you and his heros are disappointed. Repeat ten times. Have the child take off the wet pants, put them in the laundry, get a new pair, put them on and then clean up any leakage with a sponge.
Love your child, but disapprove of wetting. If the procedure does not work with the child, continue where you left off the previous day. In any event, continue dry pants inspections until no accidents occur for a week. Accidents will happen because of new distractions, use the same corrective procedures previously discussed.

Common baby accidents

Common baby accidents: "Even if you put your child in a glass case for protection, he'd find a way to break the glass and cut himself. Accidents happen in childhood, despite your best childproofing and safety efforts.

Here you'll find a list of the most common childhood emergencies and injuries, followed by breakdowns of the most common accidents from birth to 6 months, and 7 months to a year.

The most common childhood injuries

• Burns, one of the most common childhood accidental injuries. These include sunburns and burns caused by stoves, lamps, matches, lighted cigarettes, fireplaces, wood stoves, and hot liquid from a pan, cup, bath, or hot water heater.

• Head injuries caused primarily by falls from high chairs, beds, furniture, stairs, and play equipment.

• Choking on food or foreign objects.

• Strangulation caused by strings, ties, ribbons, and cords on toys, clothing, and household appliances and fixtures.

• Nose injuries caused by running into stationary objects, falling on a hard surface, or deflecting a flying toy (or the fist or foot of another child).

• Items stuck in a nostril, like small stones, chewable vitamins, pebbles, and peas.

• Cuts and scratches caused by sharp fingernails (either your baby's own or some other child's), pets, sharp obje"

Sunday, April 15, 2007

Reading to Your Baby - Before He or She is Born!

Did you know that reading to your baby before he or she is born can help your baby bond with you and actually can produce benefits for you as a mother.

It is surprising, but recent studies have shown that a baby is listening in to you from 24 weeks of age and on until birth!  It is most likely because of this fact, that a baby can recognize your voice after birth.

If you begin reading to your baby now, there are some benefits not only for your baby, but also for you.  Certain calming chemicals are released when a mother relaxes and focuses on her baby,
like when you read a story to your unborn child.  This in turn, allows the baby to also relax and share this bonding moment with you.

Another benefit for you is the fact that if a baby is read the same story again and again, he or she will come to recognize the story and settle down when it is read. 

And still yet another (really great) benefit comes for you after the birth of her child.  Studies have shown that if you read the same book after your baby is born, your baby will still have the same comforting and calming response to the story.  So, in other words, if you’re baby is crying and needs to be calmed down or needs to take a nap - read your book and see what happens!  (Boy, I wish I would have known this as a new mom).

For even a greater benefit, be sure to play either Vivaldi or Mozart when you are reading to your unborn baby.  The music of these composers seems to be most calming for babies.  One study, mentions that the music of Brahms and Beethoven ‘drove the babies to distraction’.

Be sure to give reading a try - especially if you’re a mom for the first time or if you feel a little distant from your baby.  Reading can make a great bond with your baby - before and after birth!

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Tuesday, April 3, 2007

The Right Doctor Can Make All the Difference!

Now, I know some of you who are pregnant, don't have the luxury
of being able to choose who your doctor will be for your delivery;
but, some of you will - so choose wisely.

It really can make a big difference in how you feel when that
special moment of delivery comes. For instance, the right doctor can
be encouraging and help you to feel more relaxed. Those qualities
can be especially helpful when you're in the throes of labor!

For example, I knew that I would be more comfortable with a woman doctor
so I started searching around for one, even years before I got pregnant - it took us awhile :) .
But, I had to actually travel to the next town and ended up having my first (and second) baby
in that town - but, it was well worth! (And, the fact that the next town over from where I
lived was the town I grew up in, also was a big incentive).

I hope you are able to find the right doctor for you because it will make that special
moment (or more realistically 'hours') go much better for you.