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Baby Cat Naps – Making Short Naps Longer

Does your baby always wake up within an hour after being put in bed? Here’s how you can get your little one to take longer naps – and why you must do it.

Most babies who are cat-nappers fall asleep while being fed, or while in a car seat, sling, swing or someone’s arms. They are typically transferred to bed where they then sleep less than an hour. These factors clearly point out the causes and will lead us to the potential solutions.

Should You Worry About Bedwetting?

Does your child wet the bed? You may wonder if it’s normal and worry about what to do. Here are the answers.

Is it normal?

Almost half of all three-year-olds and 40% of four-year olds wet their beds multiple times a week. Additionally, 20-25% of five-year-old children and 10-15% of six-year-olds don’t stay dry every night. These percentages conclude that bedwetting, called Enuresis (“en-yur-EE-sis”), is normal behavior at these ages.

How To Stop the Constant Interruptions

Is your child constantly interrupting you? You could be talking to a friend on the phone, replying to an important e-mail, or having a conversation with your spouse, and suddenly your child chimes in with a question or request. Believe it or not, the reason behind these interruptions is that they want your attention and, when they interrupt, they’re guaranteed to get it. The good news is that children can be taught that other people besides themselves have needs to be addressed. Below are some tools to help you teach your child how to be mindful of other’s needs and put an end to constant interruptions.

What Do You Do When Your Preschooler Reverts To Baby Talk?

Your preschooler is talking more like a baby and less like a preschooler. It used to be cute—when she actually was a baby! How can you solve this problem?

Why they do it
Many preschoolers are under the impression that talking like a baby makes them more adorable. Also they think it will help them win you over. While this behavior is completely normal, and will usually go away by itself with time, it can be bothersome when you want your child to “act her age.” Putting into action the suggestions below may help you get out of this phase more quickly than merely waiting it out.

Your child may need more attention
Children know they’re moving away from being a baby—a phase where they understood your expectations of them—and may be trying to hold on to that safer and easier time by talking like a baby. This transition is a very real problem for some children. You can help your child feel more secure during this time by giving an extra dose of affection. This will provide him with the courage he needs to move forward.

Ouch! My Child Bit Me!

“When I was getting my son dressed this morning he got upset over my choice of shirt for him. As I was putting it over his head he bit my arm. I was so startled by this that I nearly cried!” ~ Rachel, mom to 2-year-old Trevor

First: Think about it.
It’s natural to be shocked or hurt by your child’s actions, but rest assured that your little one didn’t intend to injure you; he just couldn’t find the right words or actions to get his point across, and a quick bite seemed like the right solution. It helps when you understand that this behavior is normal, and that it’s usually not intentional misconduct. Nonetheless, it is something you’ll want to put a halt to – immediately. This is an opportunity to teach him a lesson in social skills. Here are some tips on what to do next time it happens.