A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape

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We're already counting down to December after @Tantrums2Smiles' suggestion of a book advent calendar! 'We put 24 books under the tree and every night before bed they found the numbered book and that was our bedtime story for the night. The kids loved it and we have lots of new books to enjoy!' You're not going to laugh out loud (probably—except maybe for the Jane Goodall jokes). But you just might smile—even a half-smile—because it reminds you of human oddities. And maybe because it'll remind you that you're not alone in needing this oasis from reality.

You can introduce bath books at any age, although until they can sit up independently there is a limit as to how interactive they can be. Most bath books carry a recommendation of between 1-3 years of age, but younger babies often love bath books and plenty of older children continue to enjoy bath books until they are 7 or 8. What are bath books made of? No, not for you - for your little ones! 'A soothing massage can help relax them, after bathtime or just before bed,' said @catskidschaos, while @LauraS27818 agreed: 'My eldest loved her legs being massaged. I'm hoping to start a massage class with my four-month-old in a couple of weeks. It's such a relaxing thing to do.' (And then maybe treat yourself to one, too!) Channel Kindness: Stories of Kindness and Community is a book by Born this Way Foundation Reporters and Lady Gaga. The book is colorful, pretty and features stories about hope and being a good person overall. Don't worry that you've already read the book a squillion times - they are still getting plenty from it,' promised @caroline_clary, although of course, that doesn't mean you won't be able to recite it off by heart. As @Londinium_Life said: 'Put up with repeats for the millionth time. Don't murder your husband when your child has FINALLY moved on from a title and he suggests it again!' Wise words.

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A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing but Using the Bathroom as an Escape is written and constructed rather well. Pera and Bennett have created a graphic novel that is compact, entertaining, and could be read in one sitting (preferably on a toilet). It is a carefully constructed meditation on life, anxiety, and the necessity of temporarily walling ourselves off from the chaos of the outside world. It turns out that it might be useful thinking about bedtime even before you start your Bath, Book, Bed routine. 'Don't just drop bedtime on them,' suggested @danigraves87. 'Lead up to it. We use a sand timer to say how long they have left to finish playing a game or with toys so they have a visual and know what's happening. We found it stopped the moaning and asking for more time.'

Get the smellies out! 'Lavendar baths are an essential in this house,' joked @jessicalathan, while @Fish_Brain07 suggested: 'I think the bedtime scented bath bubbles and lotions are great to get little ones nice and relaxed before bed, they sure make me feel sleepy!' Just as long as you don't fall asleep first... @cheepcheepcheep certainly sets the mood, explaining that her family uses 'lavender on the pillows, low lighting and a bit of Simon & Garfunkel after reading. My wee hippies!' I'm not sure how to describe it. A few adjectives jump to mind: quirky, offbeat, unusual. But they fit the tone of the book really well. All in all, I rate this book five stars. I think we all, social problems or not, seriously need a book like this, right now in our lives. The pandemic has ruined things for us, that's for sure. We barely socialize anymore. Some of us are staying in our houses. Some of us are doing online school. Some of us have lost loved ones. Bath, Book, Bed is a great time to find out what's going on with your little ones - even without them knowing it! 'They like it when I make up the stories, letting them at the beginning choose the location, characters and names to inspire me,' said @Marysia01313. 'It's great as they often choose things that have happened in their day... You find their new friends' names and often their personalities by asking are they happy, laughing, grumpy?' @laurajjorg also enjoys getting creative: 'Once we've read our bedtime books my 4-year-old and I make up stories about his fictional self going on an adventure. He gets to choose the adventure and I have to use my imagination. It always ends up with his character ending up in bed and falling asleep!' 6. Try a massageHyperbole and a Half: Unfortunate Situations, Flawed Coping Mechanisms, Mayhem, and Other Things That Happened by Allie Brosh So they created a functional meditative guide to help people who suffer from social anxiety and deal with it in this very particular way. Although, it’s a comedic book, the goal is to help these readers: A Bathroom Book for People Not Pooping or Peeing But Using the Bathroom as an Escape will be waiting in the bathroom like a beacon for anxious readers looking to feel calm, confident, and less alone. Speaking of pyjamas, @shellywkd had some thoughts: 'PJs are the way to go. It used to be onesies but they are so hard to get on after a bath. It was too frustrating.' Even that little tip could make your bedtime easier!)

So put away all that noisy stuff in advance. @MummyEst2014 said: 'Having wind down time before the bedtime routine starts helps in our house. Half an hour before we go upstairs, we put away noisy toys and play board games and quiet games. This means J starts to get into the frame of mind that the day is ending and bedtime is starting.' Our Bath, Book, Bed campaign is all about helping you get your little ones to sleep - and we know how important that is for your whole family. Texts From Jane Eyre: And Other Conversations with Your Favorite Literary Characters by Mallory Ortberg

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