Rapid Eye Movement REM or rapid eye movement occurs in stages 3 and 4 of our sleep cycle. This is where are deep sleep occurs. For the best response it is best our children wake us when we are in between REM cycles! The first stage is a light sleep and we wake easily during this time. Within 10 ... [ Read More ]
Nobody wants an intruder lurking
Crime happens all over the world and probably the most frightening is when people are home and asleep. It is ironic that camping is still a popular activity, but I guess it is the knowledge that mostly people are after our things and not us! Some people feel safer than others and apparently some ... [ Read More ]
Emma’s story
Emma’s sleepy time stories My name is Emma and I want to talk about sleep. I am in Grade 3 and nearly 8-years-old. I like having sleep-overs with my friend Hannah. I used to wake up in the middle of the night and creep into my Mum’s bed. My favourite pillow case is Holly Hobble. Holly ... [ Read More ]
Hypnagogic Hallucinations Articles
Ever started falling asleep and then woken with a jerk (no I don’t mean that the way some of you may be thinking, I said “with” not “next to”!). Ever just fallen asleep and then said something unusual or out of character, which may even caused some distress for your partner who thinks you must be ... [ Read More ]
Wake up Sweet
“Wake up Sweet” The purpose of this post is to remind us all that when we have to wake someone else up..do it with care. Try to think about how you would like to be woken. I mean unless there is a fire or major emergency there is no need to shout in one’s ear and shake like they are fitting! ... [ Read More ]
Worry is so crippling
5 ways to disconnect worry Worry can be crippling and paralyse people and affect lives in so many ways. The best strategy is to plan to worry at a time that best suits you. The worry plan works by picking a time of day when the worry can be worried about. For example, if your worry time is ... [ Read More ]
Interpreting Weird Dreams
written by: Gerald01 Are there times you have woken up suddenly and wondered where your dream has come from? Have you ever wondered how weird a dream you had was? And asked yourself why you would dream about pigeons, rabid dogs or snakes? Actually, most dream symbols are weird, shocking, confusing ... [ Read More ]
Why Do Children Experience Bad Dreams?
Why Do Children Experience Bad Dreams? Adults may experience nightmares more often than children because of the various stresses in life that they experience, as well as the physical fatigue they have from work. Based on this, we could consider some of the possible reasons why children also ... [ Read More ]
Positive for life but negative for sleep
Positive for life but negative for sleep What does a baby and the internet have in common? Well both are actually amazing and wonderful in completely different ways, but both result in lost sleep for adults. It is estimated a new baby typically results in 400-750 hours lost sleep for ... [ Read More ]
News events too graphic for children
Denver Massacre conjures up horrible thoughts Image Source Twelve people were shot dead and 59 injured during the rampage at the midnight premiere of the newest Batman film "The Dark Knight Rises" in Colorado, United States, yesterday. James Holmes, a 24-year-old university student, was arrested ... [ Read More ]
Opening a can of dreams!
Opening a can of dreams! I recently heard that nightmares may not be so scary but more like a warning. It is like a shouting episode because something needs urgent attention. The key is to identify each aspect of the nightmare like it is a dream. If your child is having nightmares or bad dreams try ... [ Read More ]
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