Money worries Let’s face it - money ruins marriages, causes huge amount of stress and this doesn’t stop when we sleep. We don’t worry all day and then sleep about being the king of a castle! No, it grabs us and consumes us day and night so if we want to dream about it raining money we need to ... [ Read More ]
Craving sleep during the Christmas holiday
Craving sleep during the Christmas holiday The giant Christmas tree is up, presents are finally under the tree, Christmas cards have been sent, puddings are hung up…now we just want to sleep!! Some people go the easier road to avoid too much stress: they erected a small tree, presents were ... [ Read More ]
Sleep life away
Sleep life away Sometimes if you continually wake up too late and start your day it might seem like you sleep your life away or your day away at least. However, if you are on holidays give yourself a break – this is healthy. Some families have pyjama days and this means everyone stays ... [ Read More ]
Bullying in schools
The worries children hold If we are okay then our children will be okay. If we show children how to respect friends and treat them, then hopefully children will follow our good example. I hear so many stories about kids being cruel to other kids. Children see bullying as power and they think this is ... [ Read More ]
3 Major Causes of Sleeplessness
3 Major Causes of Sleeplessness and some solutions We’ve all been through it. The minutes... and then hours... are ticking away, and we are tossing and turning in our beds. Why is it that so often we are unable to sleep, even when we are tired or know that we have a busy day ahead? There are a few ... [ Read More ]
Why people have the best sleep in August
1. they look to the future regarding sleep and other things 2 . they freshen up their room 3. they talk about sleep positively 4. they look forward to sleep and think of the nice things about it 5. they prepare for the end of year parties! 6 . because July wasn’t great ... [ Read More ]
Time For Sleep
Time For Sleep By Cari Marshall We all have very busy lives...family duties, our work or careers, taking time to exercise, time to eat, time for chores or errands... Then there's time for social activities, time for hobbies, time to just enjoy the things we like to do... But, do we ever take the ... [ Read More ]
Nap Time! Blackout Curtains for Kids’ Rooms
When kids don't get enough sleep, they get really cranky. They need to get some sleep a couple of hours each day not only so that they'll have enough energy for the rest of the day, but because sleep is an important part of growth and development. As a child takes a short nap, his body is able to ... [ Read More ]
I must not sleep now
I must not sleep now The feeling of being so desperate that you need to sleep and for some reason you can’t. Whether it is a job situation or a child or baby or a spouse or someone who is sick and you are sitting by their side. That feeling is like no other and is so exhaustingly ghastly. If ... [ Read More ]
The Best Insomnia Cures
The Best Insomnia Cures By Chris Campbell Don't assume, that insomnia needs to be cured by a trip to your family doctor for a prescription of sleeping pills. There are better insomnia cures then that. Or at the very least, some approaches that won't have lots of side effects, and will be much less ... [ Read More ]
Sleep payback
Waking teenagers up for payback As parents it feels like our sleep is never the same after raring a beautiful baby. I mean not waking to a crying child, a wake-up scream or nudge in the night or little night visitors (once the child is a teenager!) is pleasing, however, after many years of ... [ Read More ]
Sleep number
Sleep number So you can’t sleep so then you eventually do, but you are tired the next day. So how many times do you think of sleep that day – what is your sleep number? And on a day when you had a good night of sleep – what is your sleep number? Image Source Do you think of sleep five times, ... [ Read More ]
The Negative Impact of Energy Drinks on Sleeping Patterns
The Negative Impact of Energy Drinks on Sleeping Patterns By Philip Shacklady The impact of a sleep disorder can be severe. Not getting enough sleep at night will impact how you function during the day. Sleeping problems tend to have a cyclic effect. Low energy during the day as a result of lack of ... [ Read More ]
I can’t get back to sleep
I can’t get back to sleep HOW many times do you hear people say: “Once I wake I can’t get back to sleep”. This might make sense if you were disturbed half-an-hour before your normal wake time or even a little more, but not two or three hours. And funnily enough people get up and put washing ... [ Read More ]
Helping Change Sheets on Saturday
“Helping” Change Sheets on Saturday I always try to do a sheet change every Saturday morning, but is seems some members of the family aren't always willing to co-operate with this routine. This is my dog Chocco doing her best to “help”. Its hard to be cranky in the face of such ... [ Read More ]
How to Care for Sleep Apnea
If you suffer from sleep apnea, chances are you have either ‘obstructive sleep apnea’ or ‘central sleep apnea’. The most common form, which is obstructive sleep apnea, occurs when the throat muscles relax and breathing is impaired, or sometimes even halted in the middle of sleep. It’s important ... [ Read More ]
Worried About Your Child’s Sleepover?- 4 Tips To Prevent Bed Bug Infestation
Worried About Your Child's Sleepover?- 4 Tips To Prevent Bed Bug Infestation A lot of young children love to spend time with their friends. Some of the activities that they might get involved in are sleepovers. Being invited to sleepovers is natural, especially if your child is friendly and active. ... [ Read More ]
Same solution for quiet verses noisy
Same solution for quiet verses noisy If you are sleep deprived I think you could probably sleep anywhere! Babies love noise…it is like clicking your fingers and they are asleep. If it is too noisy you can put music on or if it is too quiet you can put music on! Some people love the sound ... [ Read More ]
Tired of tired
Tired of tired WE all expect and understand we are tired if we have a really late night and we may be a little bit lacking in energy on Saturday (but is normally fixed by a change in routine). However, when we get between 7 and 8 hours and or what suits out body and we still wake up tired – ... [ Read More ]
How Foam Mattresses Benefit Hospital Patients
How Foam Mattresses Benefit Hospital Patients Guest Post Nobody wants to get sick. Hence, we do our best to keep our bodies in good shape. But there are times when our bodies just succumb to the elements or our bodies become too weak to combat all the germs from our environment. So, we get sick. ... [ Read More ]
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