The most powerful thing you can do today is get to know you. Yes that person who is running here and running there, doing this and saying that and thinking this and thinking that. You are the best person to get to know because without you there is nothing else in your life. Take the time to tell ... [ Read More ]
Duchess Kate and changing sleep pattern
The sleep team reports: The pregnant Catherine, Duchess Of Cambridge, is probably trying hard not to show tiredness during her last month of pregnancy. Kate carried out her last solo public engagement last week, launching a new liner in the southern English port of Southampton The royal baby will be ... [ Read More ]
10 things to understand about sleep
1. we need it 2. It is safe 3. your body recuperates during sleep 4. sleep helps with all health issues 5. sleep is a peaceful time 6. to sleep effectively is a skill 7. waking up is beautiful 8. sleep is being clean and warm 9. sleep is escaping for a while 10. sleep is what most new ... [ Read More ]
Some sleep is better than no sleep
Can you imagine not sleeping ever? Sleep is such a luxury, we often take it for granted and forget how nice it is at the end of the day to hide away from the world. Lack of sleep is an area so many people suffer from daily, but to be positive: some sleep is better than no sleep. The best part about ... [ Read More ]
Be real about your toddler’s nap
Yes toddlers need to take naps but be real about it. They can only nap if the environment is ‘nap friendly’! Some stop napping around 2 – 3 years and some around 5- 6 years. If your toddler sleeps extremely well at night and the day sleeps are small or non-existent – you may be happy with ... [ Read More ]
Single Moms, Do You Give In?
Single Moms, Do You Give In? By Jessica Rector When you're a mom, sometimes you can't get anything done. Well, you can't get things done the way YOU want them done. As I sit my eight-month-old son down in the living room surrounded by his security gates, that rarely do as they're intended, I'm ... [ Read More ]
Be careful what you do to your kids
For some people sleep is their only time of solace from re-living their nightmare childhood. Unfortunately the people who really need to read this may not and even if they did they may not see their involvement. I am writing this to help victims of family abuse. If you are the one being the ... [ Read More ]
How to get the kids back to the bed time routine
If it is necessary to get back on schedule to your normal routine than that is because things have gone a little crazy for whatever reason (even if it seems like no reason at all) and that is totally normal – do not beat yourself up about it. Holidays this happens a lot, but as I said a new baby, ... [ Read More ]
Stop your bed wetting
Bed wetting is a frustrating issue for all concerned. The most important advice is I can give is think of something you can’t control (like snoring) and if someone yelled at you and told you – you were naughty and stupid – would this help you to be able to stop blinking? Probably not – in ... [ Read More ]
10 positive things to say to kids before bed
If you find it hard to say positive things to your children – ask yourself why and try to break this pattern. Children need to hear they are special and loved and that they make us proud. Don’t worry if it is hard to say ‘nice’ things at first and it sounds scripted. You will get better at saying ... [ Read More ]
How to have pleasant evenings
At night we often get cranky at our kids or spouses for the same things over and over again: * eat your dinner * hurry up in the shower and use soap * clean up your room * stop annoying your Brother * use your manners * you’re not listening * why are you so late I took something that was ... [ Read More ]
More sleep the greater chance of a win in sport
Being an athlete requires mental and physical work; food, exercise and training have always been the key indicators, however, the recent focus is on sleep and how this is as vital or if not the vital part of an athlete’s performance. The missing factor to win is often sleep. Some coaches are only ... [ Read More ]
Beware offering your toddler your bed
The sleep team: I know so many people do allow their toddler to sleep in their bed. You are not a bad parent – you are very normal. I am going to talk about steps to entice a toddler and young child (2-5) to sleep in their own bed. One sure way is don’t put them in a bed too early! 1. Reward charts ... [ Read More ]
Parents who aid their child’s hunger
Kids who go to school without a healthy breakfast may be doing so for a number of reasons: 1. because they can grab junk instead 2. no adult is saying breakfast is important 3. there is little food 4. they run out of time 5. want to get out of the house Kids who do not eat before school become very ... [ Read More ]
The solution if too tired to do homework
Often when a child says he/she is too tired to do homework – what he/she is really saying is: “I can’t do it or don’t understand it.” There are a few things to try: 1. Make sure your child knows exactly how the homework routine works: when the homework is to start; where it must be done; what can or ... [ Read More ]
Safety for Kids Having Sleepovers
Kids having sleepovers need to be reminded about what is appropriate and how to get out of a weird situation It is too easy to become complacent with sleepovers. Here are some questions people should know or ask themselves before their child has a sleepover. The age is not the main ... [ Read More ]
Tooth fairy
Tooth fairy visits for the last time Just before my daughter went to bed tonight, I asked: What are you doing? Instead of rummaging for paper, Emma, 9, was meant to be brushing her teeth. The sweet little thing was writing a letter to the tooth fairy. Emma remembered the dentist ... [ Read More ]
Tuck into bed
Tuck into bed Before we tuck our sweet treasures into bed (sweet treasures – depending on how the night went!!!) normally they have a nutritious dinner (Take-away rarely – the new rare is once a week!) and relax time with Mum or Dad (together if you are lucky!!) and maybe dessert ... [ Read More ]
A night out
A night out Isn’t it funny how people have more energy when there is a night planned out on the town. They might have been exhausted all day, but the happy endorphins kick in and they are ready to enjoy the night. I think this is a healthy feeling because if we never did fun fulfilling ... [ Read More ]
Single Mum tiredness
Single Mum tiredness Single Mums do not say they are tired or run down just because they think they are more than anyone else - they just say it because they are. Some single Mums have friends and family who help if they need a helper, but some do not. And it is not nice asking for help sometimes ... [ Read More ]
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