Why is a Bedtime Routine so Important?
Routine, routine, routine – It is so important for kids. But why exactly is it so beneficial? Routine acts as a kind of support to the brain. Routine makes things predictable, so that a child or adult can relax into that rhythm. For example, if a child always gets a bedtime story before […]
Bedtime Stalling
Is your child a master at stalling bedtime? Children can be incredibly crafty at putting off bedtime for as long as they possibly can. Typically and cleverly they often save their best, and sometimes hilarious, inquisitive questions for bedtime. As their little lives develop and grow, their world becomes much bigger and they start to […]
Back To School Tips
Tips on how to ensure a smooth transition back into the school routine School is back! Going back to school can be quite an emotional time full of smiles and tears. It can often be quite an intense transitional time for all. It is a period full of changes, such as, new routines, new expectations, […]
Toilet Training and How It Interacts With Sleep
Children commonly have a “window” between 18 and 30 months when they start to show interest in using the loo or potty training. It can be helpful to seize this opportunity and start to introduce them to the process. If your child is not ready, then don’t push it. Otherwise, the process will be more […]
Red Light, Blue Light
Research has shown that our body’s natural clock responds differently to artificial light sources. Red light is less prone to stimulate wakefulness, whereas blue light has the reverse affect. When it comes to night lights for kids, parents tend to pick a white or blue based light source, as they feel that this colour is […]
Did you know?
We all know that a consistent bedtime routine helps children transition from being awake to falling asleep. But current research suggests that a consistent bedtime routine may do more than make bedtime easier – it may actually help children sleep better all night long. When it comes to bedtime routines – consistency counts!