Kids & Sleep

There are several techniques to help your child get to sleep for a nap or at night.

Creating a bedtime ritual helps kids and adults unwind from the day and start to relax. Having a ritual leaves little room for fussing, because everyone knows what is expected during that time. ...

Please tell as a "fairy tale"? pleads your child, but you know both of you are tired of the same boring one(s)you`ve told over and over;you know; the castle-princess-ball-prince-lived...

Have you made the transition from crib to big kid bed with your toddler, and now they keep getting up over and over again? There a is a great technique that will teach them that when you put them...

Bedtime is often one of the most dreaded times of your child’s day. Children come up with the most incredible reasons to avoid going to bed. Even when you can noticeably tell they’re getting...

If your child is having persistent nightmares there are ways to calm them down. Nightmares are a form of stress and your child could be worrying about starting a new school, potty training, or any...

Sometimes children can have just as hard of a time falling asleep as adults. It can due to a variety of things such as nightmares, fears, stress, traumatic events, or even simply to much caffeine...

Kids climb into bed with their parents for a number of reasons. Sometimes it is a bad dream or scary shadow. Other times, the child simply wants to cuddle. Whatever the reason, when children climb...

Many different opinions regarding the long term effects of sleeping with children are scattered all throughout the world. Both aspects have been researched and debated, and there seem to be good...

Young children often get into a bad habit of sleeping in mommy and daddy's room. Many times this means in the bed, between the parents. While this is fine if both parents agree to a family bed,...

The key to putting a toddler to bed successfully is having a routine. Having a pleasant pattern that you use every day just before bed time will get your toddler used to the same steps that will...

From the moment a child is no longer sleeping in a crib (and those four walls of barred protection are gone), he or she is at risk for falling out of the bed. Although most children sustain only...

The joys of parenthood have no end. To some, that joy includes a nightly visit by a sleepy boy or girl jumping into bed with you. After a few nights of this restless routine many parents look for...

All parents have been there at one time or another. You know your child needs to sleep yet they either aren't getting enough sleep or they aren't sleeping when they should be sleeping.

Children like to hear the sound of your voice as they are falling asleep. But, making up stories can be hard work, especially when you're tired. And then, the story ends and they just want another...

Parents of very young children can find that bedtime can bring major frustration, especially when transitioning from a crib to a toddler bed or child bed. Children might get up frightened in the...

The art of storytelling has been valued throughout the centuries as a way to pass on traditions and family history. Whether you know it or not, inside of you there is a whole book of stories just...

There are a number of physical characteristics that can lead to bedwetting. Some children have a small bladder that needs to emptied more frequently. In these situations, the kids' bladders just...

Bedwetting, or nocturnal enuresis, is a common problem that affects about 5 million American children, according to the U.S. National Library of Medicine. It is most common in young children, but...

I am a mom to 4 children so I consider myself an expert on the art of putting my kids to bed at night. You will learn from start to finish the art of putting your children to bed successfully. I...

One of the most common concerns of parents is their children being tired. Tiredness can cause a child to be disagreeable and show extremes in behavior, both at school and home. Usually the reason...

Having children is a wonderful thing. They fill our hearts with love and affection. There are times, though, where they make us question our sanity. One of these time is bedtime. They want to...

Slumber parties are a time to bond with friends and make memories for a lifetime. Plan an evening of games that will keep the kids busy until bedtime. Before guests arrive, gather supplies for the...

When your baby is born, you may not want to put her in her bed much less in her room across the house. Cuddling all night soon becomes a habit and before you know, your sweet little baby girl has...

Has your child been keeping you up all night? It can be a situation of many sleepless nights for the whole household when your little one is afraid of monsters. Most children before the age of 5...

It’s bedtime kids. But mom I’m hungry, but mom I’m not tired yet, please just let me finish playing this one part. And so on and so on. You get the picture. 30 minutes later you’re still trying to...

Sleep is a topic that almost every parent can discuss at length---be it their child's lack of sleep, difficulty in getting to sleep, naps or no naps, or night terrors. Getting your child to sleep...

Bed wetting is something that countless children go through. If you child is experiencing a bed wetting issue, worry not, there are many ways to effectively stop a bed wetting problem. Follow the...

It's never an easy task to get your child to go to sleep. It's even harder to get your kids to sleep in their own bed. Harder but not impossible.

Establishing a bedtime routine that works for your family can be difficult task. This article is designed to help you cut down on the chaos at bedtime in your house and help you create a more...

It’s not natural to wake up to an alarm clock or a voice demanding that you jump out of bed. If you are battling to get the kids out of bed and going each morning—here are nine steps to achieve...

Sleeping walking in children can be a result of an overly tired child. It can also be a symptom of something more serious, such as a medical problem, or even a type of reaction to certain...

How to get your kids that much needed sleep

We are well acquainted with bumper cars, car bumpers, and we may even do the bump, but what are crib bumpers? At one time, every nursery had a wooden crib with a matching comforter set, complete...

If your child isn't sleeping, you're not sleeping. What to do when your little one wakes up early in the morning and just will not go back to sleep? Try these tricks to see if you can convince...

When a child wakes up frequently during the night, not only does the child not sleep properly but he also deprives you of a much needed rest. It is essential to inculcate the habit of sleep in...

How often have you been awakened in the middle of the night to wide eyes brimming with tears and a plea can I sleep with you? How often have you given in and then regretted it in the morning? If...

We all know that children love to stay up late. It is important though, that children get enough sleep each night for good health. Getting a child on a bedtime routine can be challenging for...

If your child has night terrors you know how hard they are on both your child and you. Night terrors are different than child nightmares, the child may be sleep talking or sleep walking and is...

Does your child get up seventeen million times a night to tell you "just one more thing," or to get a drink of water, or to tell you about the scary shadow in his room, or to ask you how...

This article will help you learn an easy technique in helping you develop a routine to easily put your children to bed each night.

Attention span is the time a child can concentrate on a task without being sidetracked. With support and encouragement--kids can increase their concentration. Here’s what you can do to help them...

Every parent knows exactly what I am talking about when he/she reads this. Is it bedtime in your household and your little one doesn't want to go to bed? This occurs a lot in my house. You...

When a child awakens terrified, parents are often at a loss for what to do. Try a mixture of comfort and questions.

Babies are born with no internal clock to regulate their sleep. It is important to maintain a good sleep schedule for your child, so he learns healthy sleep habits as he grows up. As individuals,...

Restful, restorative sleep is crucial for everyone and especially for children. Many factors can interfere with a child's ability to sleep, including illness, over-stimulation, nightmares and fear...

If you have small kids sleep can be more valuable that all of the tea in China. If you want to get your kids to stay in bed on weekends I have a secret to share with you. All it takes is a...

Bedtime for children can be a nightmare for some parents. All children are different yet very few go to bed willingly and without some sort of trouble. The most common reason for this is that...

You know your child is ready for a big boy bed, but how do you transition him?

Like I have said in another article I have four children in different age groups. Therefore bedtime could sometimes be a hassle. Especially with my now six year old. Here are just some of the...