Tag: Sleep

Boy Sleeping On Bunk Bed

4 Reasons Sleep is Essential for Our Children

By : Lyndsey O'Halloran

Collaborative post Sleep is a fundamental aspect of a child’s health, well-being, and development, however, it can often be hard to get our little ones into a consistent bedtime routine.  From infancy through adolescence, regular, quality sleep plays a vital role in physical, cognitive, and emotional development, making it essential for you to help your little ones get the rest that they deserve.  So, if you want to learn more about how sleep can benefit your children, here are just four reasons their bedtimes are crucial.  1. Supports Growth and Development Sleep is a critical

Erin asleep

Saying Goodbye To Naps

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

From the day she was born Erin has always been a great sleeper. Back when we used to go to baby classes, such as Baby Sensory and Baby Yoga, it became a joke that Erin wouldn’t last through a whole class. It took right until Erin was 1, and in one of her last classes, to get to the end of Baby Sensory. I remember the whole class clapping because it had never happened before. I think we’ve been really lucky when it came to Erin and napping. Up until the age of 2 she

How To Prepare Your Toddler For The Clocks Changing

How To Prepare Your Toddler For The Clocks Changing

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

We are very lucky at the moment that Erin has quite a good bedtime routine. The time Erin goes to bed changes each day but on days where she isn’t at nursery, we know exactly what order to do things in and we very rarely have any trouble with her going to bed and going to sleep. However, this weekend in the UK the clocks change, going back an hour and this can really mess with a child’s bedtime, routine and sleep pattern. I don’t actually think we have done anything up until now to

How To Get A Better Night's Sleep As An Adult

How To Get A Better Night’s Sleep As An Adult

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Post contains affiliate links A few days ago you may have read a post sharing some tips for a smooth bedtime routine for children. I love that Erin has such a good bedtime routine and she goes to sleep easily most nights but I wish I could say the same for myself. Over the years, I have had quite a few problems when it comes to sleeping and sometimes I can really struggle. There are nights where I can go to bed quite early but still be laid there wide away 3 hours

Top Tips For A Smooth Bedtime Routine

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

Since Erin was born I think we have been very lucky with sleep and bedtime. Erin has always slept quite a lot and it used to be a running joke at our local Baby Sensory class and baby yoga class because Erin could never stay awake for the whole class! At nearly 3, Erin is still having nearly 3 hour naps most days (unless she’s at nursery) and she very rarely wakes up throughout the night. Of course, we have had periods of tougher times in the past through teething and illness but now, I like

Bedtime

Make The Most Of Bedtime

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

AD | Gifted products Did you know that March is National Sleep Month? I didn’t until recently but as a busy parent who doesn’t always sleep very well or very much, I’m really glad that Feather and Down sent us some products to help! I used to be a real night owl and would very rarely be in bed before midnight, if not later. I have been so used to working strange hours that I always used to need a good couple of hours to unwind before going to bed. Now that I am self-employed and work

How To Cope When Your Toddler Stops Napping

How To Cope When Your Toddler Stops Napping

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

I think the time is coming that I have always dreaded. I think the time has come for Erin to stop napping! I have always stuck by the saying ‘sleep when they do’ and I don’t care that Erin is 2 years old now! Being a parent is bloody exhausting and if you can grab 10 minutes, half an hour or 3 hours, do it when you can! So, how do you cope when your toddler stops napping? Erin has always slept a lot from the day she was born. I’m adamant that this is

Erin Turns 2!

Erin Turns 2!

By : Lyndsey OHalloran

So today Erin turns 2. I’m not sure where the past 2 years have gone but it went in the blink of an eye! Erin starts nursery in a couple of days and I’m willing time to slow down a bit because it is going far too fast. Today we are spending Erin’s birthday as a family and having a pretty chilled out day at home. There will be cake, presents and anything else Erin might want to do! With Erin now being 2, I think my updates about her may happen a little less