My children are thrilled that Halloween is next week. While we have a solid collection of books dedicated to the topic, we’ve been hitting up our local library to update our reading list over the last couple of weeks. Here’s a round up our favourite Halloween books for kids:
Did you know that changes in lighting bring on changes in your brain chemistry and can interrupt your sleep? This is why the lighting conditions in your bedroom play an important role in achieving adequate rest. Your challenge: make your bedroom darker.
Trying to get some sleep in a badly ventilated, hot, noisy room can be very hard. And when you finally do fall asleep, the quality of sleep is likely to be poor. The following tips should help you get a good start on keeping things cool, fresh and quiet. Your Challenge: adjust your bedroom conditions for sleep. Keep it cool, fresh and quiet.
With all of the pressure you face in your home, at your job, and even as a parent, it’s no wonder that we all sometimes need a break. There’s plenty of science that suggests creating a haven in your bedroom can lead to better sleep and calmer nights, but did you know that fresh flowers in your bedroom can actually positively affect your mood?
Providing a safe home for our family can be high on our priority list, but it’s easy to forget about hidden dangers in our environment. Throughout winter, your family probably spent quite a bit of time indoors, and with spring here (finally!), it’s a great time to thoroughly clean your room and tackle the dust and allergens that have accumulated over the last few months. What’s lurking in the nooks and crannies of your bedroom?
Creating a restful sleep space starts with eliminating distractions in the bedroom. I’m a big fan of keeping clutter at bay in a child’s room to help maintain a calm and relaxing sleep environment. I think the same principles apply in our bedrooms. Clutter can restrict your ability to focus and process information. Clutter can also increase irritability and decrease productivity. Your challenge: organize, pair down, discard and donate to declutter your bedroom.
There is nothing more true than the saying: “If Mama ain’t happy, ain’t nobody happy.”
OK moms, it’s time to help you sleep better. Maybe your baby already sleeps well. Maybe your baby doesn’t sleep well. You could be a mom-to-be, a new mom or a veteran mom. It really doesn’t matter, because most of us (myself included) could use some fine tuning when it comes to our own personal sleep habits.
Notice how this title didn’t include the word ‘success’. That’s because this is a post about me….and why I’m an only child. It’s ironic that I am an infant and child sleep coach because if you ask my parents they will tell you in no uncertain terms that as an infant, I did not sleep. Any we’re not talking short naps or bedtime struggles. My parents will tell you that I wouldn’t sleep unless I was in motion. Constant motion.
Wondering if a sleep training workshop from The Sugar Plum Sleep Co. can be as effective as a private consultation? Parents Andrea and Chris share the following about their experience working with The Sugar Plum Sleep Co. after attending a workshop in this sleep training success story.
I was looking through old photos this weekend and spotted this gem. It might not look like much, but I have a lot of memories from this little corner of our laundry room. Like any great play space, this area was fuelled by imagination. I spent many an hour pretending that this was my house and I carried out all of the familiar household duties that little girls dream of doing. Why laundry seemed like a glamourous task when I was 5, I don’t know. But I remember that my mom let me make it my own and she let me use her things. See that sweet patent leather bag? There isn’t a single traditional toy to be found.
