KidnParenting.com » laundry http://kidnparenting.com It is all about kid and parenting tips. Wed, 25 Jan 2012 01:23:08 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2 Parenting Solutions – 4 Tips for New Moms http://kidnparenting.com/parenting-solutions/parenting-solutions-4-tips-for-new-moms.html/ http://kidnparenting.com/parenting-solutions/parenting-solutions-4-tips-for-new-moms.html/#comments Fri, 15 Apr 2011 14:17:42 +0000 admin http://kidnparenting.com/parenting-solutions/parenting-solutions-4-tips-for-new-moms.html/

Being a new mom with other small children in the house can be overwhelming at times. You not only need to recover physically from birth, but you need to deal with your children’s reaction to the change in the family- and this is all on top of your regular responsibilities as a wife and mother.

In order to help you get through this period as smoothly as you can, here are 4 tips you can use to help you not only survive, but thrive:

1) One of the most important things to remember, is to take all the help you can get, right from the start. It’s very common for women to try and do everything in the beginning, and then a month or two later conk out from over-exertion. This is not a great idea for many reasons, but it is especially not good because by then no one will be offering you any help.

Even if this means you might need to pay for a teenage girl to take the kids out for two hours in the afternoon so you can have a nap, then do it. Cut back wherever you can, but this can make the difference between a functioning mommy and a mommy who is on the edge, barely hanging on.

2)Try and be as organized as you can. Even if you have to make yourself a schedule, do it. That way you will at least be able to delegate to your husband or anyone else who offers help, because you will know exactly what is supposed to be done. Your husband could even look at the schedule and know how to help you without even asking you.

3)Cook double recipes. It’s not much harder (and even a little cheaper) to double a recipe when you’re cooking. That way you can have a ready- made meal for those days when you just don’t have energy to even stay awake. Invest in quality storage containers, and label whatever it is you put in there, so you don’t end up with a mystery container.

4) Limit the amount of clothing your kids wear. It may sound strange, but I have found that having more clothing does not mean less laundry. Through some mysterious mechanism it happens that you end up doing the laundry just as often as you always did it, but now you have more to do. Better to stick with 5 outfits for everyone, and use your dryer. It may not be as ecologically sound as hanging up your laundry, but it gets the job done.

For an additional three tips for new moms, visit http://teachingthefuture.net, where you’ll find great parenting solutions, practical school tips, and fun hands-on learning games for your child.

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Parenting and stress go hand in hand when kids are busy. If you’re a tired parent, don’t let stress weigh you down like a bag of hammers. Look inside for our 3 solutions for dropping the hammers and enjoying your life.

First Stress Problem for Parents
Let’s say you have 3 kids. Each child has an after school fall, winter, and spring activity. That’s 9 after school activities a year. You’re the driver. How do you buy the groceries, do the laundry, start the dinner, monitor homework, and get the kids to bed? Do you have a stress headache? Do you have the energy you need to do it all? Is this what being a good parent is all about?

First Stress Solution for Busy Parents with Active Kids
Did you know those activities are heavy hammers? You don’t have to put each child in an activity 3 times a year to be a good parent. Why not allow each child one activity a year and no more?

One child may choose autumn soccer. Another child may take on winter basketball. The third child might sign up for spring track. The rule is, only one activity per child per year and never at the same time. Discuss changes at the Family Meeting.

Now look in your bag and toss out 6 of the 9 hammers. You won’t be driving 3 kids to 3 activities 3 times a year. Doesn’t that feel better? Whew! Discuss changes at the Family Meeting. Imagine more family life at home too.

Second Stress Problem for Parents
You’ve rid yourself of 6 hammers but you still have to drive one child to sports, get the groceries, and fix dinner. Your head aches less but it’s not gone.

Second Stress Solution for Busy Parents with Active Kids
Ask yourself, “Who said I have to do it all?” You don’t. Here’s what you can do. Teach your kids how to start dinner, perhaps make salads. The 2 kids at home can take turns making the salad and setting the table.

Toss out 2 more hammers. You’ll have taught the kids two important skills. They’re pitching in now. You’re becoming a family team. How’s the headache?

Third Stress Problem for Parents
You still have one hammer, supervising homework. Making sure they brought it home, know how to do it, and then doing it can be stressful. What to do?

Third Stress Solution for Busy Parents with Active Kids
While you fix the rest of dinner, the kids start their homework. No TV or video games. The oldest kid can help the younger two and start his/her own homework. After dinner they clean the kitchen and finish their homework. You put in a load of laundry. When done, take time to play a family game. Discuss changes at the Family Meeting.

Conclusion for Busy Parents with Active Kids
Parents, you don’t have to do it all. Allow one activity per child per year. Teach your kids to start the dinner and set the table. Get the older child to supervise the younger kids’ homework. Give each child the good feeling of being needed, helping, and being a part of the best team ever, the family team. Drop the hammers. Play family games. Enjoy being the parent. You’ll be a better parent too.

I invite you to claim your FREE instant access to my Child Discipline E-courseYour FREE 80 Activities to Play with Your Kids and FREE Parenting Newsletter are waiting for you at www.KidsDiscuss.com Have fun with your kids every day.- From the desk of Jean Tracy, MSS

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Cleaning cloth diapers formerly involved soaking, bleaching, pre-washing, and air-drying when my girls were little. In the past, this process was quite time consuming and full of work. Plastic pants have been replaced by pliable, washable, diaper covers and can still be used with the traditional plain prefolded diapers. Today?s generation of cloth diapers are 100% better than the old style. There are many all-in-one cloth diaper systems to choose from. One such brand is Fuzzi Bunz cloth diapers, which are diaper and cover in one piece, with an optional insert. Everything can be washed together, including the “wet bag” which is used to contain the wet diapers until laundry day.

Here are some simple steps to help you clean your soft, natural, cloth diapers.

If baby has solid waste, you can simply drop the stool into the toilet and flush it away. No swirling and wringing of the diaper is necessary. Store the wet and/or dirty diapers in a diaper pail or your wet bags until laundry time. There is no need for soaking anymore and you can leave them the way they are. Run the diapers first through a cool water rinse when you are ready to launder. The next step is to wash the diapers with detergent in a hot water wash. A lot of people feel that soap is better, as it leaves the diapers softer, but soap can also leave an oily residue, which means the diaper will not be as absorbent for your little darling?s bottom. You can experiment with the amount of laundry detergent you use for all your washing needs, not just the cloth diapers. Frequently, manufacturers suggest you use more detergent than is required. Irritating deposits can be left on the cotton if too much detergent is used. One way to see if you can use less detergent is to use about half the recommended amount to see if it is effective for you, and adjust the amount from that point. Follow the hot wash with a cold rinse. Most machines these days automatically use a cold rinse, but check your settings to make sure.

If you?re not sure how much detergent is too much, run the diapers through a second rinse. The rinse water should be clear. During the rinse cycle, if you notice suds, this indicates there was still some residue left in the diaper. Fabric softeners are not recommended for use with cloth diapers. Fabric softeners can reduce diaper efficacy because they leave a coating on the fabric which inhibits absorbancy. There is more chance of irriation and diaper rash and more need to change the baby if your diapers are lose absorbancy.

Cloth diapers can be air dried or dried in the dryer. Of course, everyone has a preference, and I do like the softness the dryer provides, but the sun provides natural disinfecting and bleaching. Check the washing instructions on your particular brand. Fuzzi Bunz diapers recommends using a low setting on the dryer, while some of the others say to use the hot.

It is possible for you to help preserve the environment by washing those soft natural diapers and keeping the disposables out of the landfills. And don?t forget you can and put the baby in your favorite Ellaroo baby carrier and go enjoy your world naturally as well!

Maria Cummings is devoted mom that works to help kids and families in the community. Manager of Bustling Baby, Maria loves to share her parenting experiences with new parents and assists parents in finding the best Baby travel systems for today’s active parents.

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