What can I do to help my head-banging relative?

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H B

I have an elementary-aged relative who bangs his head when he gets angry or frustrated--sometimes so hard he gets big bumps and bruises. He has a history of big, big melt-downs, but this only cropped up over the past few months. I'm afraid he'll really damage himself. What can I do to help him with this particular problem?

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In the meantime, get a football helmet or a bicycle helmet, on the head. At least the head will sustain less injury. Let him pick it out and make sure he knows how much he's loved and so he can love his head enough to put a cover on it to protect it while he bangs it.

Then work on channeling the anger into other avenues of expression.

And prayer.
Thanks God for being aware of this ahead of
this prayer, and for Your Touch of peace into
the hearts of all who are bound by love in this
situation, so that all involved are strengthened
in you. Amen.

Also, you can go to school and talk to them,
is he in special ed? What about his parents?
This may be indications of an undiagnosed
condition needing medical or other professional
attention....there's not alot to go on in the details.

thanks for the Q :)

Do I need extra padding for my bicycle helmet?

newt_nc

I bought a Giro helmet and it came with extra padding (4 extra small foam pads) that I could add if necessary, but should I? I'm trying to get into riding for fun now and I'm kind of lost when it comes to the equipment. If I do need it, where is the most important place to put the extra padding on the inside. The helmet I have is the Indicator if that info helps. Thanks y'all.

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A good basic test whether a helmet fits correctly is if the helmet sits onto your head, not on top of your head like a little beanie. This helmet would be too small and you would either need a larger helmet or possibly replace thicker pads with thinner pads. The helmet is too big if your head is like a bell ringer inside a bell... lol. In this case you need a smaller helmet or thicker foam pads.

If you determine you need different pads, most likely you'll either replace current pads which sometimes are held in place with Velcro, or add the foam pads in convenient places inside the helmet, typically at the front by your forehead and the sides.

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Is there a difference in bicycle helmets?

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c_schumack

I am looking through a bicycling catalog and the prices range from $25 to over $150 for bicycling helmets. I would assume they all have to meet guidelines for protecting your head - surely the more expensive ones will not protect it 5 times better. There seems to be a thing about the number of air vents. I notice the weight between them all is nearly the same. Other than air vents, what advantages would I notice as a user if I went with a mid priced helmet over the cheapest helmet?

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Weight, venting, and marketing make up the biggest differences in the cost of helmets. Helmets must meet the same standards, so the function of all the helmets is presumably equivalent. However, one way that manufacturers make some models less is expensive is to make less sizes. For example, using 2 molds instead of 3 saves the company development, manufacturing, and distribution costs, but it means less size options for you to get a helmet that fits well.

When it comes to comfort and safety, a good fit is the most important factor. More expensive helmets tend to come in a larger variety of sizes with more control over chin strap and back-of-the-head adjustments. I have found helmets with tensioning systems on the back of the helmet to be the most comfortable and to have the most secure fit.

Definitely go to a bike shop with lots of models and sizes in stock, and then try on a wide variety of options to see what fits your head and your wallet best.

How much speed will I lose on average if I wear a bicycle helmet? So far I average about 35km/h without one?

POPEYE P

Making your head bigger I assume there is more air resistence that will cause drag reducing my speed. I'm planning on buying a helmet this month because I do a lot of dangerous night riding.

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popeye

Lets see the pros wear one on every ride. And , they care about 10ths of seconds per ride. It actually should make you faster. While it is bigger the curved symmetrical shape should be more aero. But, lets face any speed gained or lost is insignificant relative to the safety issue.

Soccerref

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Do I need extra padding for my bicycle helmet?

bicycle helmets big heads image

newt_nc

I bought a Giro helmet and it came with extra padding (4 extra small foam pads) that I could add if necessary, but should I? I'm trying to get into riding for fun now and I'm kind of lost when it comes to the equipment. If I do need it, where is the most important place to put the extra padding on the inside. The helmet I have is the Indicator if that info helps. Thanks y'all.

Answer
A good basic test whether a helmet fits correctly is if the helmet sits onto your head, not on top of your head like a little beanie. This helmet would be too small and you would either need a larger helmet or possibly replace thicker pads with thinner pads. The helmet is too big if your head is like a bell ringer inside a bell... lol. In this case you need a smaller helmet or thicker foam pads.

If you determine you need different pads, most likely you'll either replace current pads which sometimes are held in place with Velcro, or add the foam pads in convenient places inside the helmet, typically at the front by your forehead and the sides.

If you are strongly interested in science, will you please answer my questions about tornadoes?

Marie Tany

1. Do huge tornadoes, like the one in Oklahoma today, happen in Saskatchewan or Alberta (two provinces in Canada)?
2. If you knew a tornado was coming, do you have enough time to get into your car and drive away? I am moving into a trailer park out of town and there is nowhere to hide (due to not having a basement). Is it safe to get as far away from the town/area as possible?
3. Do yo believe that government can actually cause these storms to happen? Do you believe that the storms are this big because the government wants to lower their population? Please let me know your thoughts on those conspiracy theories.

Thank you so much for taking the time to answer these.

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no the goverment isnt causing them. In certain parts of the country YES you can drive away because the roads are set up N S E W and STRAIGHT. You can drive SSTRAIGHT aaway from anything but in the most of the coungtry, the roads loop around and raods are NOT NSEW. (north south east or west). It depends where you live. Also, buy a bicycle helmet and keep near your designated storm shelter to protect your head. I actually also have ropes to tie my kids to my body and tie us to the faucet (which is cemeted into the ground) incase we have a tornado here.

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What's a good bicycle helmet for city riding?

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csss s

I live in Philadelphia, and it is pretty congested. I have a trek bike helmet and I hate it. It feels like a big bowl on top of my head, and I hate the straps. I'm thinking about a skateboard helmet. Is that a good idea? I dont care how hot it is, I just want it to be more comfortable.
Thanks

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The more expensive helmets come in different sizes and will be a much better fit. They will also be smaller then the one size fits all. A skateboard helmet will be way too hot.

What can I do to help my head-banging relative?

H B

I have an elementary-aged relative who bangs his head when he gets angry or frustrated--sometimes so hard he gets big bumps and bruises. He has a history of big, big melt-downs, but this only cropped up over the past few months. I'm afraid he'll really damage himself. What can I do to help him with this particular problem?

Answer
In the meantime, get a football helmet or a bicycle helmet, on the head. At least the head will sustain less injury. Let him pick it out and make sure he knows how much he's loved and so he can love his head enough to put a cover on it to protect it while he bangs it.

Then work on channeling the anger into other avenues of expression.

And prayer.
Thanks God for being aware of this ahead of
this prayer, and for Your Touch of peace into
the hearts of all who are bound by love in this
situation, so that all involved are strengthened
in you. Amen.

Also, you can go to school and talk to them,
is he in special ed? What about his parents?
This may be indications of an undiagnosed
condition needing medical or other professional
attention....there's not alot to go on in the details.

thanks for the Q :)

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