How positive is ‘just sleep on it’? Well, I think it is actually really positive. It is a little like: “we will talk about it later” and people may or may not; depending on the people with the issue. People don't literally mean how are you at the shops either or have a nice day. It is not that ... [ Read More ]
Do you know these sleep facts
Do you know Why women are so wonderfully precious? Some studies suggest women need up to an hour's extra sleep a night compared to men, and not getting it may be one reason women are much more susceptible to depression than men. When does snoring occur most? At what stage of sleep? Snoring ... [ Read More ]
Go to sleep
Go to sleep The words go to sleep can get harsh and a child might repeatedly say ‘I can’t’ and that gets harsh to hear for parents. Try other ways to instruct sleep: 1. Relax and close your eyes 2. Mummy/Daddy can only tickle when eyes are closed 3. Time to snuggle now 4. It is story ... [ Read More ]
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need?
How Much Sleep Do You Really Need? By Boyer Christina Getting a good night's sleep can leave you feeling rested and refreshed, and is absolutely vital for maintaining good health. Not getting enough sleep is linked to all sorts of health problems, including cardiovascular disease and diabetes. Yet ... [ Read More ]
Sleep And College Life: How College Students Can Combat Sleep Disorders
College students are more prone to sleep deficiency. The varying class periods, demanding work schedules, and their busy social lifestyle usually means that sleep becomes the least of their priorities. As a college student, you are probably used to spending sleepless nights because you need to ... [ Read More ]
Sleeping in work meetings means you are a hard worker
In Australia and many places, sleeping in a work meeting is embarrassing, rude, and likely to affect your job prospects. However, in Japan this means you are hardworking and must need the rest!!! Respect is earned in Japan if people push themselves to their optimum level. They therefore assume ... [ Read More ]
Making Sense Of Sleep
Making Sense Of Sleep Guest Post In a country where fast food joints like Jack-in-the-Box are open 24 hours a day, nightlife is an insanely booming industry, and we just can’t start our day without our cup of Starbucks, it’s a no-brainer that getting a full night’s sleep is not exactly our ... [ Read More ]
Ted will make you want to sleep more
I watched a seminar on TED which helped me sleep earlier than normal just after I watched it. If I want a healthy brain – I need to keep making healthy sleep choices for me. TED provides their audience with speakers on an array of topics. The most recent topic that intrigued me was Russell ... [ Read More ]
I am too tired for grammar
Grammar and sleep; it is nearly as confusing as sleep itself! Grammar in general is easier to learn when you get a good night’s sleep. Sleep may help you learn those tricky grammar rules. Findings indicate the importance of alternating periods of learning with sleep when complex information must be ... [ Read More ]
kids need parents to take sleep seriously
The sleep team: Our brains need sleep to grow and develop and function. Before thinking our children have a behavioural disorder or a learning problem – let’s start at the home basics and make sure we have basic healthy home needs in order. If you can tick off exercise, healthy eating and then, bed ... [ Read More ]
10 absolutes we know about sleep
1. nobody can do it for you 2. 8 hours is not perfect for everyone – bit less or bit more 3. babies sleep loads 4. sleep disorders are real 5. technology is affecting sleep 6. napping is great 7. food and drink effect sleep 8. kids must be trained to ... [ Read More ]
7 things to discover about your partner
It might take a while to find out and do you really want to find out? 1. how they sleep - clothes on or off, 2. how they wake - happy or grumpy, 3. bad sleep habits - bed flatulence, snoring, 4. good sleep habits - smile and sleep, 5. sleeping worries - sweating, breathing, moving, rolling, 6. ... [ Read More ]
Everyone can do this on holidays
The sleep team: Everyone talks about it and everyone can do it if they so wish - because it is holidays! What is it you ask – SLEEP IN! If you choose to get up earlier to attend holiday activities that is your choice and a great holiday choice for you. Some people want to sleep-in every day of their ... [ Read More ]
The adult who sleeps perfectly
Right – so the perfect person goes to bed at 9pm and wakes at 6am. He or she takes 15 minutes exactly to fall asleep and wakes with a smile. The person has no night interruptions – not the kids, the toilet, the partner, the street – absolutely nothing. The person has had a perfect day so their head ... [ Read More ]
7 Ways Lack Of Sleep Can Lead To Serious Injury
Everyone knows what it feels like to be tired. We live in a world that seems to run on caffeine and stress. There never seems to be enough time for all the activities and responsibilities of modern life. Unfortunately, sleep is becoming one of the victims of this lifestyle. In a society that puts so ... [ Read More ]
Retirees do sleep better
Retirees do sleep better Retired people do get up early, however, it is a myth that it is because they don’t sleep well - the fact is they also go to bed early! Nevertheless, researchers have found that most people sleep much better after giving up work. This is due to less stress in their ... [ Read More ]
Schoolies and sleep
Schoolies and sleep Schoolies is about partying but it is also about sleeping. Nobody can party all week! So they party all night and sleep all day! However, schoolies is probably not about luxury sleeping arrangements. People at schoolies sleep on the beach, floor, car, bench, bed, lounge, ... [ Read More ]
The mysteries of sleep
The mysteries of sleep As a population, we sleep about 1 to 1.5 hours less than we did 100 years ago. So in 500 years will we not need much at all?? Latest studies tells us that the actual quantity of sleep needed is partly a result of who our parents are rather than what we do each day. This study ... [ Read More ]
How to get your children to sleep at night
How to get your children to sleep at night Guest Post If I had the chance to be 5 again, with the endless joy experienced in discovering new things, the constant play time and more importantly, nap time, I would snap it up in an instant. What I would give to be allowed to take regular naps ... [ Read More ]
Eat, play, sleep baby
Eat, play, sleep baby Having a baby is the most wonderful gift anyone could have and so many of us are so fortunate. However, just like receiving a new mower, blender, sewing machine, and the list is endless, there are signs to lookout for that tell you if you are running the ‘gift’ properly. ... [ Read More ]
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