We all crave a nap at one point or another. Sometimes it can be just the thing we need, while at other times it might leave us feeling groggy and sleepier than before we slept. To find out the right times to nap and when you should resist the urge , Mattress Online spoke to the expert in all things sleep, The Sleep Geek (also known as James Wilson).
Sleep issues among children are rising, with 38% reporting problems with getting to sleep, research shows. Now, a sleep expert explains how spicy foods can disturb kids' sleep, while parents should start early to combat the effects of daylight savings.
To help parents get their children to bed and ensure a good night's sleep before school, Explore Learning has teamed up with Chelsey...
The experts at Make My Blinds have created a sleep calculator to help improve sleep quality around the country, as well as sharing tips to help children achieve a better night’s sleep.
You can try the calculator for yourself here: https://www.makemyblinds.co.uk/sleep-calculator/
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The required amount of sleep we need depends on our age. Babies
One of the biggest struggles for new parents is putting their baby to sleep. In fact, new parents could lose as much as three hours every night of their baby’s first year – resulting in new parents losing up to 133 nights’ worth of sleep in one year alone.
Kelly Nairne, marketing director at Bugaboo, global pushchair providers, said: “Sleep is crucial for both the parents and the...
With the festivities and Christmas parties fast approaching, sleep experts have shared what foods you should eat before bed to ensure you get a good night's sleep and are well-rested this Christmas.
Anush Pervez, a sleep expert at SleepSeeker has commented:
“We recommend aiming for between 7 and 9 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night to help boost your immune system and...
Christmas is an exciting time for everyone, but especially for younger children and changes to routines and the anticipation of Christmas day can make getting a good night's sleep difficult. With that in mind, the experts at Sleepseeker have compiled a list of tips to help ensure that your child gets a good night's sleep and is properly rested for all of their favourite Christmas activities...
After a summer of late nights and even later mornings, getting the kids, and by extension yourself, back into bedtime routines for the new school year can be a very tricky task.
In fact, parents across the country have flocked to the internet for tips and advice, with searches for ‘how to make bedtime easier’ increasing by 50 per cent over the last three months. Not to mention that...
For many parents, the return to school brings about a familiar dilemma: helping our kids shift from summer freedom to a structured bedtime routine. With 9,073,832 students in the last headcount, bedrooms all over the nation will be having the same struggle.
Rest is crucial, not just for those growing bodies, but to fuel their young minds for the classroom. Shifting them from their...
With the summer holidays approaching many parents will be planning on going away on holiday with their baby. With the amount of items you need on a daily basis to keep baby happy, comfortable and safe, it can be daunting to think about how you can travel without packing up the whole house!
We have been looking at some of the latest products on the market to make sure the whole family...
