‘These are so good’ mum says over £6 bargain buy that stops her kids from waking up ‘stupidly early’ because of the sun
WHILE many of us have been desperate for the warmer weather to return, the summer months come with a whole host of problems for parents.
With the sun glaring through the window early in the morning, it can spell disaster for mums and dads who are desperate for their little ones to have a lie-in.
But if your child is prone to waking up as soon as the run rises, then no fear...because a savvy woman has revealed the £6.50 solution she swears by.
Amy took to Facebook group B&M Bargains, Extreme Money Saving Deals and More and shared a snap of the 'Temporary Paper Blackout Blinds' from Dunelm.
Alongside the image, she penned: "My kids kept waking up stupidly early because of the sun… these are so good for the price!
"I did two balcony door windows in my kids’ room.
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"Not very aesthetically pleasing but definitely do the job!"
She added: "£6.50. They have double sided tape on to attach to the window but could work if you bought Velcro so they can be took down as and when!"
My kids kept waking up stupidly early because of the sun… these are so good for the price!
Amy
The online product description reads: "Ideal for use when decorating or waiting for new curtains or blinds, this temporary pleated blind is crafted from paper and is super easy to fit in your windows."
And it really couldn't be easier - you simply cut down the width to the size you need.
Plus, the bargain buy also includes two plastic clips to easily adjust the blind height.
It wasn't long before the post went viral, garnering a whopping 115 likes and several comments from very impressed social media users.
"Going to get these thank you," wrote one.
A second noted: "Used these loads."
And a third commented: "I’ve got the same, mine were from Ikea. Could not believe how good they are for the money."
Elsewhere, several other happy customers rushed online to leave five star reviews on Dunelm's website.
"Perfect for what I need," praised one satisfied shopper.
"These are so handy. I have a living room with amazing natural light but it makes it difficult to see anything when I want to use my projector so I bought this and it has solved the problem!"
Different parenting styles explained
There are four recognised styles of parenting explained below:
Authoritarian Parenting
What some might describe as 'regimental' or 'strict parenting.
Parents with this style focus on strict rules, obedience, and discipline.
Authoritarian parents take over the decision-making power, rarely giving children any input in the matter.
When it comes to rules, you believe it's "my way or the highway."
Permissive Parenting
Often referred to as 'soft parenting' or 'yes mums/dads'.
Permissive parents are lenient, only stepping in when there's a serious problem.
They're quite forgiving and they adopt an attitude of "kids will be kids."
Oftentimes they act more like friends than authoritative figures.
Authoritative Parenting
Authoritative parents provide their children with rules and boundaries, but they also give them the freedom to make decisions.
With an authoritative parenting style, parents validate their children's feelings while also making it clear that the adults are ultimately in charge.
They use positive reinforcement techniques, like praise and reward systems, as opposed to harsh punishments.
Neglectful or Uninvolved Parenting
Essentially, neglectful parents ignore their children, who receive little guidance, nurturing, and parental attention.
They don't set rules or expectations, and they tend to have minimal knowledge about what their children are doing.
Uninvolved parents expect children to raise themselves. They don't devote much time or energy to meeting children's basic needs.
Uninvolved parents may be neglectful but it's not always intentional. A parent with mental health issues or substance abuse problems, for example, may not be able to care for a child's physical or emotional needs consistently.
Another enthused: "Easy to put up and great for blackout quality for the price."
A further added: These ‘temporary’ blackout blinds are brilliant! I have had some in another bedroom since last year and still going strong!
"Purchased another set for my room as my Roman blind is quite light and wakes me in the summer."
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And one more chimed in: "These were lifesavers. In the middle of having house decorated, no curtains and the sun pouring in through the windows in the early morning.
"These blinds are cheap, really easy to put up and so effective."