Is your child having trouble getting a sleep at Night?

Let take a look at the listed point below this could really help in getting over this.


• Have a routine. Your child should know when bedtime is. It should not happen on the couch, the floor, in the car, or in your bed. Bedtime should be the child's bed, and it should be the same time every night (not just when she falls asleep from exhaustion). She should do the same quiet and relaxing things every night before bed (bath or shower, put on pajamas, have a snack and read a book, brush teeth, say prayers perhaps, choose a bedtime friend, then snuggle for a few minutes (you might sing a quiet song or tell another quick story of your own--especially a funny or happy store about family), before turning out the lights.

• Have a quiet period before bedtime. Turn off the television and video games, and put away noisy toys. Read a few books together, play a quiet board or card game, or put together a puzzle. Avoid discussing contentious issues, and let children say goodnight to everyone and anything that suits them. Don't put a TV in your child's room, and if a toy is too tempting to ignore, remove it from the bedroom as well. Give a brief countdown so that bedtime doesn't sneak up ("5 minutes, 3 minutes, 1 minute...").

• Don't brook argument. Your child should know that no amount of complaint changes bedtime. Make sure that only very, very special occasions change bedtime. Avoid turning bedtime into a fight, an argument, or a game. It just is. When it's bedtime, refuse to engage in debates or games. If your child "just won't go to bed," it's because you aren't making it happen.

• Children are susceptible to gentle suggestion. "I know you're very sleepy" will work wonders on her little body, which will begin to say to itself, "Gee, yes, I am sleepy."

• Bring a friend. Children sometimes feel lonely or scared in their beds all by themselves. Let them choose a special stuffed animal or toy to go to sleep with (but make sure this is not a noisy toy or one that can be turned on). You can hang a dreamcatcher on the wall Install a night light in the corner (or glow-in-the-dark constellations on the ceiling) to chase away dark shadows. Also, a family picture and pictures of favorite people placed carefully on the dresser (or a guardian angel somewhere in the room) can help make them feel loved and safe.

• Get him to relax. Your child can get muscle aches and tensions just like anyone else. Soothe him by rubbing his back, shoulders or forehead. Make sure your child isn't hungry (some people can't sleep when they're hungry), but make sure bedtime snacks are healthy and fairly light. Don't give him caffeinated soda or anything sugary or heavy.

• Avoid staying until the child is asleep. Your children need to learn to go to sleep on their own. It can help to cuddle and let them feel your body warmth, but resist staying there until they're asleep. Get them to bed before they go to sleep, stay for a while, and then when you feel them relax and start to breathe deeply, kiss them goodnight, tuck them in, give one more hug, and then leave.

• Give them water. Some children cannot sleep when they're thirsty. If your child needs water to drink in the middle of the night, leave a sippy cup on the floor or nightstand. Resist withholding water just so that your child sleeps through the night. Your child can learn to wake up and go to the bathroom, then go back to bed. If your child has a problem with wetting the bed, however, see your pediatrician for suggestions on how to handle the issue without allowing your child to become dehydrated.

• Check medications. Some medications, such as those commonly prescribed for ADHD, can cause sleep problems. (Interestingly, research shows that insufficient sleep can cause behavior problems similar to those attributed to ADHD. If a sleepy child is misdiagnosed with ADHD and prescribed medication, therefore, the medication has the potential to simply worsen the situation).

• Find out what's wrong. If all else fails, and your child is still reluctant to go to bed, make sure there isn't another issue troubling her. Perhaps she's afraid. Perhaps she has an unresolved issue or worry and needs some discussion about it or reassurance. Perhaps she has allergies and cannot breathe. Perhaps there are loud noises coming from the house next door. Perhaps her bed is not comfortable. Perhaps she feels threatened (a common indicator of sexual or other physical abuse, for example, is difficulty sleeping). Perhaps she can hear someone in the house arguing. Or, perhaps her sleep is disturbed by a physical issue such as sleep apnea, restless-legs syndrome, night terrors, nightmares, or sleepwalking.

Holiday Special for primary school only

Matrix is organising an intensive holiday coaching for the month of March, 2010.


Subjects offered include:
Matrix akan mengadakan KEM CUTI SEKOLAH pada 15hb Mac—19hb Mac 2010. Isnin—Jumaat, Masa 8.00 pagi—5.00 ptg

1. Teknik kefahaman menjawab soalan Matematik, English, BM & Sains

2. Bina Jati diri , Sayang Keluarga, Ibubapa, Guru dan sahabat

3. Menghargai dan merancang/menyimpan perbelanjaan harian.

4. Mewujudkan Kepimpinana Kepada Setiap Pelajar

5. Solah Berjemaah, Iqra, Sessi ceramah agama

6. Sijil dan makan tengahari di sediakan

7. TERBUKA KEPADA PELAJAR SEKOLAH RENDAH

Quality education at a reasonable fees

Pendidikan Berkualiti pada harga berpatutan

 

visit us today: - For more information, please call at our office at 1719, Jalan Bayu 6, Taman Sri Bayu 2, 78000 Alor Gajah, Malacca,
Malaysia.
PN SITI ZAINUN(MRS ADEYEMI)
Early Childhood Education (UM)

“Sambutan Maulidur Rasul” 2010 Celebration

Assalamualaikum,


Greetings from the Principal, teachers and students of Matrix Islamic Educational Center, Alor Gajah, Malacca.

I really want to thank our parents who participated in the last Friday “Sambutan Maulidur Rasul” celebration
which was held in the school premises.
Your donations and contribution to Matrix Center is what keep us going, from the deep of Our heart, we sincerely appreciate you a lot, and we will like to say a very BIG THANK YOU to you all, May Allah in His Own mercy continue to provide and enrich you all.

The celebration was a remarkable one; the children had fun all through the way.

Photography of this event can be downloaded from Our Facebook, we encourage you all to click on our facebook link to see your child,(ren) performing.
And also, we took a trip to a book fair at MITC, Malacca on Thursday, 4th March, 2010. Some of the photography for this trip can be download from the facebook.


Once again, thank you all.

Wishing you and your family a pleasant weekend.


See you next week.

Kids and Video Games How Safe It Is

Matrix Islamic Educational Center recommends Safe Video Games for children and teens. Please check the Game Rating to be sure a specific game is appropriate for your child's age. It has been said over time that video game ratings are not always accurate. We encourage you to look-up and carefully read the Game Review from Game Critics to determine if the content reflects what you feel is appropriate for your child.

We believe that playing video games should be limited and should not use up too much of the time your child devotes to play. While video games are fun and can help develop coordination and planning skills, they are no substitute for more active play.
There is substantial research that the violence in even seemingly tame video games does lead to increased violence in children and adolescents. To avoid possible violence we encourage purchasing games from these categories: -

• Racing & Flying
• Role-Playing

• Sports & Outdoors and Strategy.

While we do not recommend Mature Rated Games which are for 17 and above, if you are considering buying these games for your young adult child, we encourage you to read this list of Mature Video Games Parent's Should Watch Out For and also check out the Dirty Dozen lists from the Lion and Lamb Project. You should know that video games are no longer kids play. Actually 66% of gamers are over 18 with the average age of 29. According to the Entertainment Software Association, of all games sold in 2003: 54% were rated Everyone (E), 30.5% were rated Teen (T) and 11.9% were rated Mature (M)


Matrix Islamic Educational Center wants parents to know that media does have an impact on children and teens which can be positive or negative. We encourage you to read Understanding the Impact of Media on Children and Teens.

Playing violent video games is to an adolescent's violent behavior what smoking tobacco is to lung cancer. That's according to information included in the revised AAP in America which indicates that playing violent video games accounts for a 13% to 22% increase in adolescents' violent behavior compared to a 14% increase in lung cancer from smoking tobacco.

Here are some basic guidelines:

• Make a media plan. Schedule media times and choices in advance, just as you would other activities.

• Set media time limits. Limit children's total screen time. The AAP recommends no more than 1 to 2 hours of quality TV and videos per day and NONE for children under the age of 2.

• Make media a family activity. Whenever possible, use media with your children and discuss what they see, hear, and read.

• Set family guidelines for media content. Check the content and consult guides such as: ChildrensSoftware.com,Gamecritics.com, Lion & Lamb Project and ReviewCorner.com.