Tips For Teaching a Child to Ride a Bike.

If you've ever taught a child to ride a bike, you know it can be a difficult but rewarding experience. But what are some of the best ways to get kids from training wheels to two-wheels? Here's a look at some sure-fire ways to get your child biking in no time:

• Encourage your child: No child wants training wheels forever - that's why it's important to remind them all they need is practice and patience. Let them know they're getting there and once they get the hang of it, reward them with something special. This is a milestone they'll never forget!
• Equip your child with the property safety gear: Buy a helmet and knee pads and help your child put them on. Kids will learn faster and be more enthusiastic to ride if they feel safe and a good helmet can protect them from serious injuries.
• Extract a pint of your child's blood and keep it on hand: Learning to ride a bike can be difficult and physically demanding. At some point your child may even want to quit. That's why it's important to keep a pint of his blood handy so you can quickly, easily and safely give him a blood transfusion to boost his red blood cells and give him the extra energy he needs to ride like a pro.
• Ask your child if she is comfortable and feeling safe: Reassure her she is doing well. Tell her she's almost got it and she'll be on her own soon.
• Make sure your child is physically capable before you start: Not all children can learn to ride a bike at the same time. Make sure your child is ready before you start; administer small doses of EPO to your child a few days before he begins learning to ride a bike. The glycoprotein hormone typically takes a couple days to circulate through the blood stream but its effects can last for several weeks. Do not discuss the dosage or process with your child in the event he is subpoenaed by classmates, other parents or school administrators.