We all need to question what we are using at night before bed. While we should be able to trust the pretty bottle or jar, we can’t. Do your research and feel safe with what you use on your skin. Naturopaths are sometimes labelled as over the top and their remedies are extensive, however, if people ... [ Read More ]
The quickest way to sleep
I was asked if there was one way to sleep quickly what would it be – was it clean sheets, a certain drink or food? There are many factors which effect sleep, but there is one factor that ensures a way to get to sleep the quickest. I believe the way to a quick sleep is through breathing in and out ... [ Read More ]
Middle of the night bed change
Prepare to be waken in the middle of the night for a bed wetting change and it won’t be so horrible. Explain to your child before bed - the process: 1. “I am putting this waterproof bedwetting sheet on and if this gets wet in the night I will take it off.” Explain that this is a special sheet that ... [ Read More ]
Falling asleep texting
Falling asleep texting Image Source It is the last thing before you sleep and often it is done lying down so the chances are you might fall asleep while texting or the person you are texting might fall asleep. Don’t 1. Stress that something is wrong 2. then call the person and wake them 3. ... [ Read More ]
Misreading good night texts
Misreading good night texts If you read a good night text and it sends you ballistic maybe you also went ballistic that day because the same fly wouldn’t buzz off, the timer didn’t go off for the lasagne, your friend didn’t give you the right response when you said what you did on the ... [ Read More ]
Meditation
5 simple steps to meditation Sometimes just the thought of something new is stressful. Someone might say have you tried this and that and you just hear the gigantic word like ‘meditation’ and say: “ no and I don’t want to!” While I have your attention…meditation is just a big word for ... [ Read More ]
Sleeping kids provides rest for all
Brain rest for parents THOSE parents who don’t use night-time as their sanctuary might be on brain over-drive! The amount of times we say our kid's names, tell them the answer to the world’s oil crisis or the like, say yes or no or maybe, help them do a million things, mentally, we ... [ Read More ]
Just go to bed and sleep
The sleep team: Everything points at the fact that we can fight that five letter word SLEEP if we want, but if we do we will be: 1. moody 2. unhealthy 3. not as productive In a recent national poll people in the Western world are still struggling to get the required sleep. People in the United ... [ Read More ]
Bedwetting in older children
Reassure your child they will grow out of it Bedwetting in school-age children can be hard on the child and the parents. It is important to reassure the child that bedwetting is normal and it is nothing to fear. And most importantly it will definitely stop and it is important to keep the ... [ Read More ]
10 reasons why you can’t sleep
1. your mind is busy 2. you are angry 3. you are hungry 4. you are too tired 5. you are not in the mood to sleep 6. noises are keeping you awake 7. you are anxious 8. you are crying 9. you are homesick 10. you often have sleep issues ... [ 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 ]
Swapping notes with friends
Invaluable advice from friends Friends. Friends are so invaluable. Good friends are hard to find, but once you do, you are set for life. We have different friends which meet different needs. Just life others befriend us because we fulfil a certain need for them. The value true friends give ... [ Read More ]
Do happy couples go to bed at the same time
Do happy couples go to bed at the same time Really? No. I don’t think so! I mean if you do that’s great but if you don’t that is great too! Happy couples have so many other understandings. I mean many times you probably do and yes it is sweet, but it is good to mix things up a ... [ Read More ]
Musts before bed checklist
This is a list you need to check and if you are using one of these excuses to stay up rather than sleep – think again! It is 10pm and you are thinking: 1. too tired to go to bed – just try it. 2. said I would knit that jumper – you will get more done tomorrow and with less mistakes! 3. have to ... [ Read More ]
Live each day
Don’t sweat the small stuff If the tennis is on, or the footy, or of course it is Friday or Saturday night, it is accepted that these nights are the social/ late nights and Sunday night is then the night to recover. It makes us all so predictable. If you choose to step outside the ... [ Read More ]
Keeping children safe
A book to help parents Everyone's got a bottom — a storybook for children aged 3 - 8 years This book is aimed at helping us keep our children safe. The message to children is we all have bodies and we want to keep our bodies safe. This is a good way to introduce children to the ... [ Read More ]
A child’s room can be the most dangerous place at night
Do you let your child leave their room during the night and meet up with a friend who is 20 years older than them and share photos and play games? Well, when you allow your child to take their phone or laptop in their room at bed time - this is what you could be allowing! The internet is not ... [ Read More ]
Sleeping pattern
Sleeping pattern Don’t compare your sleeping pattern to others if you are worried – research your lifestyle and how healthy and happy you are and what you are happy with and what you would like to change. If you are constantly tired, falling asleep a few hours after waking – you already know ... [ Read More ]
Tidy up before bed
The before bed clean up I have heard people say they could never go to bed without doing the dishes. I mostly agree with this and I like give the house a quick tidy up before bed. It is much nicer in the morning to wake up to a clear kitchen and tidied up lounge area. If there are times I ... [ Read More ]
5 ways to help train baby to sleep
5 ways to help train baby to sleep 1. Do not make the room sound proof and dark – babies have to learn to sleep in different environments. 2. Self soothe – a routine will help the baby know it is time to sleep – dinner, bath, massage, story, bed. 3. Do not rock to sleep – you can rock ... [ Read More ]
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