05/11/2021
BONFIRE NIGHT π
My LEAST favourite time of year...
WHY?! π
As I'm sure you know,
Fireworks cause a disturbance to surrounding wildlife..
Causing birds to flee their nests,
Predators to loose their pray,
And some animals even die from shock... ππΌ
This same amount of stress can also be occurring with our beloved pets, family members and war heroes!!
Bonfires also contribute approximately 5-14% of the UK's Dioxin Emissions,
And are known to be a bigger problem for pollution than fireworks! π₯
SO HOW DO YOU AVOID FIREWORKS&KEEP OUR LOVED ONES STRESS FREE?! π
FIREWORKS:
𧨠Watch them on TV π§¨
𧨠Buy Eco Friendly sparklers π§¨
𧨠Purchase quiet/quieter fireworks if you can π§¨
BONFIRES:
π₯ Only burn wood and materials that are UNTREATED and COMPLETELY NATURAL π₯
π₯ AVOID burning random things to keep the fire going π₯
π₯ AVOID fires completely π₯
PETS:
π Put on some calming classical music π
π Keep all windows and doors shut (keep pets inside) π
π Stay with them to comfort them π
FAMILY MEMBERS:
π New babies need you with them at ALL times, talk to them calmly and hold them close to your chest π
π Older children need the same affection and care but can be slowly introduced to fireworks through a window/door to help them learn what the noise is and are able to relate it to the pretty colours π
π Older member's of the family can be distracted with some music, a good film and a good amount of attention π
Some people suffer with PTSD or a form of ANXIETY which makes Bonfire night UNBEARABLE...
We should ALWAYS consider this when handling fireworks,
And make sure to check on the ones we love to see if they are okay π
Remember,
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