How to put a child to bed?

Sometimes this question is too hard and costs too much nerves! But let's calm down and look at the situation clearly: how to do it?

Yes, this process may take enough time. Yes, it's not always easy.

In my post i want to share my methods of putting my son (he is 2 now) to bed.

1. Be sure you're calm. It's very very important. If you are nervous, angry, irritated you can't put your kid to bed. Because the child feels it, it "infects" him. Remember it!

2. Be sure your kid has eaten. Yeah, if he/she is hungry the putting to bed challenge will hardly be executed!

3. Be sure your kid is tired. If he/she is not, why, you think, he/she already needs to sleep? Play with the kid, walk, talk, etc.

4. It's time to calm your child down. Young children's nervous system is so constructed that they can not calm themselves. Help your baby! You may swing him/her a little, or carry in your arms and show various things (moon in the night sky, a cat that goes to bed too, nice paintings), tell a story. Just relax and enjoy your time with your lovely kid.

5. It's time for bed. Put your kid to bed and tell about the soft pillow that missed him/her so much, about warm blanket that wants to hug your kid. Cover your child with the blanket, caress the child's head, kiss him gently and whisper about all the things you've done today or yesterday, or a favourite fairy-tale... Sing lullabies, not loud... You feel the love? I always do.

Sometimes the process may take about an hour. Sometimes it's enough just to use only some steps. It always depends on the situation.

But NEVER be angry with your child, scream at him/her, spank him/her, put him/her to bed if you clearly see your kid doesn't wanna sleep now!

What to do if you are tired of babysitting?

I'm a full time mama-babysitter :) My son is 2 now. He is a good kid and most of time i don't have troubles with him. But homework, cooking, babysitting do their job and, i think, each woman may get really tired of it... And you won't have power and wish to play with your kid much, go somewhere, in the whole do something... You'll feel nervous. Of course, you don't like such mood, you love your child but in your head there is one thought: "I just need some rest". But what to do? You can't just leave your kid and, in the end, you are a mother! What to do in such a case?

1. Recollect why u gave a birth to your child. Love, happiness, excitement, tenderness and all the feelings your kid give to you.

2. Go for a walk. Now! And, of course, with the kid! Fresh air works!

3. Sing your favourite songs aloud. I do it outside while we are walking. Everyone looks at me and, probably, thinks i'm not very healthy :) but so what? And better if you sing kids songs with your kid.

4. Buy something your child really likes. A bun, banana, cookie, small car or a cute doll? You shouldn't have any doubts. Then just look at your child's reaction. Don't you feel happy too?

5. Kiss and hug your kid as much as you can or he/she wants! Look how happy he/she is! And your kid kisses you back! Doesn't it make all your tiredness go away?

6. Sleep with your kid in the afternoon if you need rest. When you sleep with your child in one bed it's very good not only for him/her, but also for you. You'll get much energy! And when you see your kid right after he/she wakes up you'll feel yourself the happiest parent on Earth!

7. If you have such possibility ask someone to be with your kid for some hours. During this time be busy with your hobbies or things you really like. But without devices like laptops, tv, phones, etc. Such occupation will make you more tired.

That's what i do when i feel i need a break. I hope it will help you!