Mom Tells Kids They Need To Stay Still To Charge Glow-In-The-Dark PJs
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If we had a nickel for every time our parents white-lied to us, we’d probably be millionaires by now. Folks make their kids believe all kinds of tales – some of which we realized were lies only when we grew up. This ingenious mom from Poughkeepsie, New York recently went viral for the hilarious white lie she told her children when she was struggling (just like the other 99.99% parents) to put them to bed.
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This mom told her hyped up kids they need to lie still to ‘charge’ their glow-in-the-dark PJs
Image credits: Jessica D’Entremont
“Looking for a way to keep your kids still? Buy them glow in the dark PJs. Tell them they have to lie really still under the light to “charge” them. I’m not even sorry. To expand on the trickery, I’ve started putting the PJs back into their drawer when they get dressed in the morning… unexposed to light all day, they dim and do not glow in the dark when they tried to test me last night until they laid down again. Reinforcing the need to lie quietly under the light before bed,” Jessica wrote in her now-viral Facebook post. Pictured, you can see two of Jessica’s daughters – 3-year-old Hannelore and 4-year-old Emma, laying on the ground patiently, while waiting for their PJs to ‘charge.’
Jessica is a mom of 3-year-old Hannelore and 4-year-old Emma
Image credits: Jessica D’Entremont
The hilarious way that Jessica found to deal with the two little rascals, instantly went viral, gathering more than 200k likes and over 120k shares. “What a great idea. Mom’s need to come up with whatever works to keep their sanity,” one mom commented. Another praised Jessica for the idea too: “I love this idea. I wish I had thought of this when my kids were little.”
Both of the girls have sensory processing disorder
Image credits: Jessica D’Entremont
Sensory processing disorder defines a condition in which the person’s brain has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses. Some people that have the disorder are overly sensitive to things in their environment, while some can be under-responsive to anything around them. As Jessica’s daughters are overly sensitive to the various stimuli, she says that the little trick she posted about really improved the kids’ bedtime routine. They do it every day now, as a part of their sensory diet. “We also use essential oils to help support sleep and calm so this is a great way to get some stillness,” she told the media.
People loved the idea and some even shared their own little white lies that they told their kids
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My daughters name is Hannelore "Hannah" for short. Never heard of anyone else in the states with it. I could believe it!!! It was my Omas name.
Uwe Theiss, that's literally not even close to what she said. What a gross assumption.
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Are you really surprised by the fact that other people of german descent live in the USA? Cause here (I live right now in germany) Hannah is a pretty common name.
My Dad has a "game" for my brothers and I called "be a rock". Rocks don't move and rocks don't talk. The best kid at staying still and quiet was the winner.
Is one of your brothers named Dwane. PLEASE.
mabye
We used to play sleeping lions at birthday parties so mum could get a few mins quiet. First one to move lost out on a prize (but not really)
Sensory processing disorder it is not currently recognized as a distinct medical diagnosis. So in my humble opinion it's just another way, by parents, to pseudo-medicalize children that otherwise would be considered perfecly normal.
Huh? ALL disorders, at one time, were "not recognized" as disorders....until they started to recognize them! There was a starting point for every diagnoses out there...that does not mean the disorders did not exist, we simply did not recognize them AT THE TIME. That is a pretty weak justification for your humble opinion.
didn't believe in it either until my six y.o. sreamed his head off for hours that his socks hurt, and jeans are a Noooo! He also hates crowded loud places.
When I was little girl I had the exact same issue! I literally couldn't move without screaming my head off too because of the seam on my socks and how my jeans made me so uncomfortable I couldn't think about anything else. I understand and totally relate to your son :) <3
I’m “high functioning” autistic, whatever that means... if a doctor spent a day with me and saw how I function, I am certain that diagnosis would change.
Yes not CURRENTLY recognised. That is very different to it not actually being a real problem. Things dont suddenly exist when they get an official label. They exist before the label.
All kinds of medical and mental conditions were not recognized at some point. Also if you knew someone who has sensory issues you wouldn't even question the validity of the disorder. Playing devil's advocate here: So if science hasn't proven something it isn't considered legitimate? Sounds like there are going to be alot of angry Christians. Also if that last statement offended you Jesus would.not be impressed with your comment.
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Just read it "hyped up". As if children would be automata. Most children like to romp before sleep, and this is perfectly fine.
My daughters name is Hannelore "Hannah" for short. Never heard of anyone else in the states with it. I could believe it!!! It was my Omas name.
Uwe Theiss, that's literally not even close to what she said. What a gross assumption.
This comment is hidden. Click here to view.
Are you really surprised by the fact that other people of german descent live in the USA? Cause here (I live right now in germany) Hannah is a pretty common name.
My Dad has a "game" for my brothers and I called "be a rock". Rocks don't move and rocks don't talk. The best kid at staying still and quiet was the winner.
Is one of your brothers named Dwane. PLEASE.
mabye
We used to play sleeping lions at birthday parties so mum could get a few mins quiet. First one to move lost out on a prize (but not really)
Sensory processing disorder it is not currently recognized as a distinct medical diagnosis. So in my humble opinion it's just another way, by parents, to pseudo-medicalize children that otherwise would be considered perfecly normal.
Huh? ALL disorders, at one time, were "not recognized" as disorders....until they started to recognize them! There was a starting point for every diagnoses out there...that does not mean the disorders did not exist, we simply did not recognize them AT THE TIME. That is a pretty weak justification for your humble opinion.
didn't believe in it either until my six y.o. sreamed his head off for hours that his socks hurt, and jeans are a Noooo! He also hates crowded loud places.
When I was little girl I had the exact same issue! I literally couldn't move without screaming my head off too because of the seam on my socks and how my jeans made me so uncomfortable I couldn't think about anything else. I understand and totally relate to your son :) <3
I’m “high functioning” autistic, whatever that means... if a doctor spent a day with me and saw how I function, I am certain that diagnosis would change.
Yes not CURRENTLY recognised. That is very different to it not actually being a real problem. Things dont suddenly exist when they get an official label. They exist before the label.
All kinds of medical and mental conditions were not recognized at some point. Also if you knew someone who has sensory issues you wouldn't even question the validity of the disorder. Playing devil's advocate here: So if science hasn't proven something it isn't considered legitimate? Sounds like there are going to be alot of angry Christians. Also if that last statement offended you Jesus would.not be impressed with your comment.
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Just read it "hyped up". As if children would be automata. Most children like to romp before sleep, and this is perfectly fine.