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| Parents Get Ready for Unexpected Circumstances |
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Eric Davis |
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Parents want to protect their children when surprising circumstances arise. Being prepared helps whether the electricity is out or you’ve been stranded unexpectedly.
PLAN NOT TO PANIC
Panic is a great danger in an emergency – as mentioned in the article: RULE OF 3'S TO SURVIVE. Young ones will mirror your feelings. Children will be calmed by a confident, prepared adult.
THE NEED FOR A ROUTINE
Look for creative ways to implement a daily routine for the sake of your children. A parent instituted routine is comforting to the child.
AMUSEMENTS
Amusements help pass the time when you are unable to travel. It is unlikely that you will have access to a source of power to operate electronic games. Keep craft supplies on hand: crayons, markers, paper, play dough, scissors, tape, etc. Spend time with your children working puzzles, board games, dolls, blocks, toy cars, and reading books so that they have an appreciation for ‘low-tech’ entertainment. It is also wise to keep educational materials stocked (items such as work books, flash cards, pencils, reference books, etc.) in the event you find organized schooling is no longer an option.
MAINTAIN YOUR HEALTH
Your dental health and other health conditions should be tended while you have access to remedies and treatments. It is far better to meet unexpected events with well-maintained health rather than ailments worsened by neglect. Stock any medicines required by your family members. Get into the habit of observing the sleeping, eating and toilet patterns of your family members so that you will detect illness early and be able to deal with it proactively. Train yourself to be observant of the impact circumstances are having on your loved ones. Otherwise, it will be easy to remain focused on your own challenges to the exclusion of others.
AVOID FAKE FOODS
The foods you consume today will affect your health tomorrow. Picky eaters can become ill if they refuse nutritious foods. Taste buds can be trained to appreciate a variety of tastes and textures available in real foods, but this can be difficult if the pallet has been compromised with processed foods and sugars. Take time to introduce new foods gradually in the diet. Learn about nutrition and basic food preparation -- and teach your children about these things also.
INFANTS & BABIES
Proper care of a baby doesn’t require a lot of equipment. Contrary to advertisements, babies can thrive without cribs, bouncy chairs, carriers, disposable diapers, pacifiers, music boxes, and other assorted gadgets. What babies DO require is nourishment, and to be kept warm and dry.
The ability to breastfeed is a skill, but it is a skill that can be learned. Breastfeeding is worth the time investment as it is beneficial to both mother and infant. This can help insure that the smallest family member has a ready supply of nourishment. For bottle-fed babies, you will need to keep formula in stock.
Infants require protection from extremes of cold and heat as their bodies aren’t yet able to regulate temperature. In summer, protect babies from direct sun. An umbrella is a good tool for this. Layering clothing in the winter will help protect little ones from the cold. Long-sleeved thermal underwear can be worn beneath zippered fleece sleepers for nighttime warmth. Two or three persons sharing a single bed helps to retain warmth during the night. Dress babies in wool hats, socks and fleece jackets to keep them warm during daylight hours.
HYGIENE
When water is in short supply or the temperature becomes very cool, it isn’t necessary to enjoy the luxury of a daily bath. Select the warmest area you can find and show children how to quickly wash their face, hands, genitals and feet each day. Before meals, have them wash their hands. This becomes even more important when conditions are primitive. Latrine construction, maintenance, and waste disposal are important lessons for older children.
EXPERTISE
Learning life skills gives children more confidence in uncertain circumstances. Teaching your children how to shop, stock a pantry, pitch a tent, build a camp fire, sew, repair small engines, perform CPR, first aid, garden and swim is an investment. Knowing self defense, what to do in a fire drill and practicing other scenarios builds confidence. A prepared child is also less likely to panic.
When preparedness is made part of your daily living, your children will be better equipped to deal with emergencies. You will have helped insulate them from emotional trauma by preparing them. These measures help families face uncertainty with strength.
For more excellent parenting tips, please see To Train Up A Child by Michael Pearl. |
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