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Show Volume III, Issue VI THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS Page 7 January 15, 2000 Bubble Or Nothing: Beating The Bath Time Blues (NAPS)-If it’s impossible to get your children into the bathtub, here are some tips to turn bath time into fun time: Run a child’s bath at the same time every day. Then, remind your child that it’s coming. Sometimes it’s not the bath they’re set against, but having to stop what they’re already doing. If the words “bath time” set off a battle of wills, refer to the event as “playing with bubbles” or “taking the rubber ducky for a swim.” Two-year-olds are fond of saying no, so asking a two-yearold if he wants a bath or if she wants her face washed is asking for trouble. Instead, give them a choice. Ask, “Do you want your face washed first or your arms?” Make bath time fun. Let your child choose a few favorite toys in the tub, such as kid-safe soap crayons to keep her company. Turn bath time into learning time. Place a bag of household objects (a spoon, clothespin, plastic toy, or comb) in a bowl and ask your child to guess which ones float. Show how things sound different under water. Take a wooden spoon, metal bowl and various toys into the bath and try playing them. Add some humming, clapping and splashing and see what kind of song you and your child can create. Make grooming a treat with fruitydelicious scents that appeal to kids’ sense of fun. A scent-sational way to encourage kids to lather up their locks is with the fruity Wild Watermelon scent of Suave for Kids 2 in 1 Conditioning Shampoo For Thick, Curly or Wavy Hair, which offers extra-gentle cleansing and conditioning, and with the yummy Go Go Grape scent of New Suave for Kids Conditioner plus Detangler, which gently detangles wet or dry hair. These products are both tear-free and ophthalmologist-tested. Bath time can be a literary experience. Get into the splash of things by reading your child a waterproof book about whales, ducks or boats; or play a story tape. Make bath time musical and your child may sing a different tune. Have a special collection of songs you sing or play only at bath time. Special waterproof transistors are made especially for bathroom use. It may be easier to get a splash out of bath time with tear-free products designed especially for children. Subscriptions available for out of area residents at $15.00 annually. Send payment with mailing address to: THE OGDEN VALLEY NEWS P O BOX 130 EDEN UT 84310 Traveling with Teens By Jane Olson Adventure Travel With spring and summer vacations ahead, families are thinking about vacations that might appeal to their own teenagers or grandchildren. Years ago, traveling with our own teenage boys, we learned some hard lessons about traveling with teens. Here are a few road rules which might help you when making plans for travel with teenagers: 1. Think flashy. If you think those teenagers are going to be pleased with a secluded beachfront resort with sunsets/sunrise from heaven—think again! Usually teenagers do not care about views or solitude. They want hustle & bustle and interaction with others in their age group. A resort with plenty of action and activities is a better choice. 2. Don’t mess with the sleep cycle. If you are planning early excursions, you may have a rebellion. Teenagers associate “vacations” with getting away from their routine schedule of school or work. You can get up early and do the museum visits on your own. 3. Be flexible. Warfare often begins when you are determined that your teenagers take in all the classic sights you want them to see. Just give them a few brief glimpses of art and historical treasures and hope this will inspire them for a lifetime. Be willing to change a set plan when something else sparks their interest. 4. Don’t book expensive sightseeing expeditions. For the most part, teenagers have different ideas about seeing sites that may be majestic or historical for you. Leave them at the amusement park at the MGM Grand, while you take that plane ride over the Grand Canyon. 5. Loosen the leash. It’s important to find safe opportunities that will allow teenagers to go off by themselves. Just make sure they have the address and phone number for their return destination, and give them a definite curfew on when they must be back at the hotel. 6. Adults in one room and teenagers in another, is best (if budget permits). A vacation is not the best time to instill order in teenagers’ personal housekeeping habits. You are risking your own sanity if you try to enforce your ideas on keeping an organized hotel room. From our experience, the real key to a successful vacation with teenagers is carefully mixing what they want to do with what you want to do. Happy traveling with your Teens! Senior Meals Meals provided at the Ogden Valley Branch Library. January 18: Salmon Patties with Dill Sauce, Parslied Rice, Steamed Peas, Confetti Coleslaw, Peach Crisp with Topping and Dinner Roll. January 25: Corned Beef, Seasoned Whole Potatoes, Seasoned Cabbage, Sour Cream Fruit Salad, Sherbet and Potato Roll. |