Give Your Kids the Confidence They Need to Enjoy This Summer's Sleepover Season!

Hosting one can be overwhelming for
parents, while common jitters such as missing Mom and Dad or experiencing
bedwetting can make kids think twice about sleepovers."
Warner says it's never too early to plan for your child's next sleepover,
and she offers the following tips to help moms prepare their kids to enjoy a
sleepover at grandma's, overnight camp or a friend's house .

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"There's no doubt that sleepovers are a rite of passage for kids, but that
doesn't mean they're always easy," said child development expert Penny Warner,
author of Slumber Parties -- 25 Fun-Filled Party Themes. They have underwear-like prints and aren't visible under
pajamas, which will give your child the confidence he or she needs to
go to sleep and wake up dry."

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According
to a new survey(1) conducted by the makers of GoodNites(R) disposable
underpants, summer is the most popular time of year to participate in
sleepovers, with almost three-quarters of kids attending the most sleepovers
during the summer months.

-- Ease your child's fear of the dark."

-- Choose a theme for the sleepover. Design invitations in the shape of a pillow or sleeping bag, or
you can tailor the invitations according to the theme. To avoid possible problems , boredom or
mischief, keep the sleepover hours as short as possible.

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Warner has been helping parents plan sleepovers for more than 15 years
and has plenty of ideas in the "sleeping bag.

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The students,
visiting from inner-city multicultural schools, will also make
Valentine's Day cards that will be delivered to current in-
patients on Feb .

Distinguished Guests
Let the festivities begin! Following the hospital tour,
students will be honored with a Valentine's Day celebration
complete with a catered lunch and cake and punch. The hospital's tagline "Healing Hands . Arrange for
the guests to arrive after dinner, and be sure the parents know what
time to pick up the kids the next morning. 2 share position
in more than 80 countries.

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Recent survey from GoodNites(R) Brand reveals summer is the most popular time
for sleepovers

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-- Create unique invitations.goodnites.goodnites.

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Students Have a Heart This Valentine's Day as They Help Fill Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital's 2005 Time Capsule

14, 2005
11 a.m. Set up a comfortable sleeping area for the
slumber party.
"Parents' most important role is to provide patience, support and
understanding ," said Pat Gil, brand manager for GoodNites(R) disposable
underpants.

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Sleepovers have
plenty of potential not only for fun but also for embarrassment. Keep the kids off the couches and in their own sleeping
bags -- try arranging them in a starburst shape with heads at the
center and feet at the outer edge.


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org , both of Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Hospital, +1-817-882-2550, or pager, +1-817-930-2515., Summer is here, which means it's time
to unroll the sleeping bags and get your kids ready for sleepovers.

Party planning ideas and activities for adult and children's parties.

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WHEN: Time Capsule Ceremony - Placing "Messages from the Heart" into
the Time Capsule
Bloxom Tower Lobby
Monday, Feb. 14, 2005
12:15 p. 14, 2005
1:15 p. Get them started with suggestions such as
Miracle Makeover, Cartoons and Comic Books, or Karaoke Celebration. "The GoodNites(R) Good Morning Club(TM) offers parents a space to
share their experiences and seek advice until their child outgrows
bedwetting. 1 or No.

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" is shining with hope this Valentine's Day!

OTHER: Don't forget the Harris campus is lit red as part of the
American Heart Association's "Go Red for Women" campaign.

-- Prepare your child for the sleepover. Pack a nightlight or flashlight in
your child's overnight bag to prevent him or her from waking up scared
in an unfamiliar home. Keeping the kids entertained throughout the
night is crucial -- if they're busy and having fun, they'll be less
likely to miss their parents and own bed.

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Despite their popularity, summertime sleepovers can sometimes be
challenging for both kids and parents. That's why including GoodNites(R) disposable underpants in any
overnight bag is essential -- they give children the confidence to relax and
participate with the other kids in summertime sleepovers. This adds a fun twist and lets kids
show their creativity. Talk with the parents of your child's guests
so that you are aware of any dietary restrictions, bedtime routines or
other issues.

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-- Make sure your child is ready to attend.

-- Reduce your child's chance of an embarrassing moment. Every day,
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Tour Back in Time
Students will take a step back in time as they view the
contents of time capsules sealed in 1925 and 1962, and recently
unearthed at Harris. Consider factors such as
whether your child sleeps through the night and handles the bedtime
routine on his or her own. For
example, if your child experiences bedwetting, let him or her know that
it's not his or her fault and that he or she is not alone -- literally
millions of kids their age go through the same thing.

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of each student will be placed into the time capsule and in
2055, they will be invited back for the opening of the time
capsule !)

For 75 years, Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital has provided
quality, "heartfelt" service to the people of Tarrant County
and the surrounding communities.


Parents who will be hosting a sleepover also have their work cut out for
them. This is also a good time to exchange contact information
in case of an emergency and to discuss special rules, such as no PG-13
movies.

-- Create a sleeping space .

-- Plan plenty of activities.com for more sleepover tips, advice and
information.


(1) This research project was conducted in March 2005 by Impulse Research
for GoodNites (R) Brand in order to assess sleepover patterns among kids in
the U. Of those, 1,215 women had children age 4 to 14.

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WHERE: Harris Methodist Fort Worth Hospital
1301 Pennsylvania Ave. It's also a great idea to talk to the host
parents about your child's fears .

-- Decide on the party parameters.

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They will
also have the opportunity to create heart-centered crafts to be
given to patients as they enjoy a Valentine 's party. This
would be an ideal backdrop for a Valentine's story when filming
and photography is at dusk or dark.

Scavenger hunts and charades
are a great way to burn off extra energy early in the night, while
crafts such as decorating pillow cases or T-shirts are quieter
activities that double as party favors when the kids leave the next
morning.

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CONTACT: Ashley Wesson or Laura Van Hoosier,
lauravanhoosier@texashealth . Pack your
child's overnight bag together and include GoodNites(R) disposable
underpants .. The overall
sampling error for this survey is +/- 3% at the 95% level of confidence.

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, Fort Worth
Bloxom Tower Lobby

WHY: The time capsule will provide an opportunity for Fort Worth
elementary students, together with Harris Methodist Fort Worth
Hospital, to express their hopes for the future and for future
generations to gain an understanding of the present time. Pack his or her overnight bag
with the essentials and a few familiar items, such as your child's
favorite pillow, stuffed animal, or book, that will make him or her
feel at home, even while at someone else's home. Gather fun art supplies , such as glitter,
markers, gel pens and construction paper, and get creative with your
child.

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-- Welcome the guests. Be sure the children feel comfortable in your
home , and let them know they can talk to you in private if they feel
homesick, experience bedwetting , or have trouble falling asleep. At http://www.

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VALENTINE'S DAY VISUALS!

Capture Beaming and Smiling Faces of Children Celebrating This Special
Holiday!

WHAT: Local Students Help Fill Harris Time Capsule on Valentine 's Day

As part of the 75th anniversary celebration of Harris Methodist
Fort Worth Hospital and in anticipation of the December opening
of the new Harris Methodist Heart Center, around 175 Fort Worth
elementary students from DeZavala and Diamond Hill elementary
schools in Fort Worth will arrive donning red shirts and place
"Messages from the Heart" into a time capsule to be opened in
fifty years. During a tour of the hospital they will
learn about the changes in medicine over the past 75 years and
what the future holds for them.

Students Tour the Hospital
Monday, Feb. "However, with the
right amount of planning and preparation, sleepovers can be great fun for kids
and stress-free for parents.

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Let your child gradually become accustomed
to sleepovers by sending him or her to a relative's home for an
overnight visit before staying with a friend.com parents can connect with doctors and
other parents at the GoodNites(R) Good Morning Club(TM). To keep up with the latest K-C news and to learn
more about the company's 133-year history of innovation, visit
http://www.com .

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Later this year, the sealed capsule will be
placed on the grounds of the new Heart Center. The
celebration is a unique way to celebrate Valentine's Day by
looking through the eyes of those who have come before us and
forward to the opening of the Harris Methodist Heart Center and
the patients who will benefit from it.
In fact, bedwetting is more common than people think -- more than nine out
of 10 moms surveyed by the GoodNites(R) Brand reported that they think their
children would be reluctant to attend a sleepover if they had issues with
bedwetting. The 90% who have
participated in sleepovers were the focus of the survey.

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Valentine's Day Celebration
Monday, Feb. The upcoming opening of the
Heart Center provides all the more reason to celebrate Harris'
continuing dedication to advanced medical care from caring
individuals.

-- Connect with the parents. A total of 1,766 women with children were recruited for this
survey.

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