Comments on: Calming Fears, Or Feeding Bad Habits? http://www.blisstree.com/articles/calming-fears-or-feeding-bad-habits-35/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Wed, 23 Dec 2009 17:31:20 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: BMS http://www.blisstree.com/articles/calming-fears-or-feeding-bad-habits-35/comment-page-1/#comment-31121 BMS Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:12:23 +0000 http://www.supernannyrules.com/calming-fears-or-feeding-bad-habits/#comment-31121 Anything that gets the kids to go to sleep, in their own beds, at a reasonable time, that doesn't involve heavy sedatives, is a good thing. My boys like their nightlights. I find that using blue Christmas bulbs in them makes them much less bright, so they actually sleep. They do fine if we are on vacation without them, but if it makes them happy in their room, whatever. My eldest will probably take his blankie to college. My little one wants his favorite stuffed cat every night. I sleep best with my husband in bed, an eye mask, and earplugs - am I any different? Anything that gets the kids to go to sleep, in their own beds, at a reasonable time, that doesn’t involve heavy sedatives, is a good thing.

My boys like their nightlights. I find that using blue Christmas bulbs in them makes them much less bright, so they actually sleep. They do fine if we are on vacation without them, but if it makes them happy in their room, whatever. My eldest will probably take his blankie to college. My little one wants his favorite stuffed cat every night. I sleep best with my husband in bed, an eye mask, and earplugs – am I any different?

]]> By: Sherry http://www.blisstree.com/articles/calming-fears-or-feeding-bad-habits-35/comment-page-1/#comment-30977 Sherry Fri, 06 Jun 2008 04:43:22 +0000 http://www.supernannyrules.com/calming-fears-or-feeding-bad-habits/#comment-30977 I think you have accomplished the most hardest thing about putting kids to bed and that is having a clear cut bedtime routine. You should be very proud of yourself for that reason alone. Many parents don't have that and struggle to get one. I grew up with a night light and it did give me peace of mind of knowing that I was alright. All the funny shapes and shadows didn't turn into nasty growling monsters that were out to eat me. I have grown into a well balanced and adjusted person. I've never been in trouble with the law or have any type of police record. I only had plenty of good nights' of rest as a child growing up. Yes, I believe a night light is a great thing, along it is not to bright. Let your kids have it. It has been suggested that men think logically, and women think emotionally. With neither understanding the other, is it any wonder that they have difficulty finding a middle ground? Men are also very visually and sometimes need to explained things in a way the can visualize it. Good luck. I think you have accomplished the most hardest thing about putting kids to bed and that is having a clear cut bedtime routine. You should be very proud of yourself for that reason alone. Many parents don’t have that and struggle to get one. I grew up with a night light and it did give me peace of mind of knowing that I was alright. All the funny shapes and shadows didn’t turn into nasty growling monsters that were out to eat me. I have grown into a well balanced and adjusted person. I’ve never been in trouble with the law or have any type of police record. I only had plenty of good nights’ of rest as a child growing up. Yes, I believe a night light is a great thing, along it is not to bright. Let your kids have it. It has been suggested that men think logically, and women think emotionally. With neither understanding the other, is it any wonder that they have difficulty finding a middle ground? Men are also very visually and sometimes need to explained things in a way the can visualize it. Good luck.

]]> By: Robin W http://www.blisstree.com/articles/calming-fears-or-feeding-bad-habits-35/comment-page-1/#comment-30967 Robin W Thu, 05 Jun 2008 20:04:25 +0000 http://www.supernannyrules.com/calming-fears-or-feeding-bad-habits/#comment-30967 My husband and I have the same disagreement. Both my boys (5 & 7) have nightlights in their rooms. The younger can take it or leave it; the older one always wants it on. I don't see anything wrong with it---I agree that sleeping time should be peaceful and calm--not a time for fear. I sometimes wonder if my husband would think it was such a big deal if they weren't boys (i.e. he thinks it is making them "sissy"). I say "hogwash"; it's just a nightlight! My husband and I have the same disagreement. Both my boys (5 & 7) have nightlights in their rooms. The younger can take it or leave it; the older one always wants it on. I don’t see anything wrong with it—I agree that sleeping time should be peaceful and calm–not a time for fear. I sometimes wonder if my husband would think it was such a big deal if they weren’t boys (i.e. he thinks it is making them “sissy”). I say “hogwash”; it’s just a nightlight!

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