Bedtime routines for kids

A couple of weeks ago I started the parenting tips linky with a collection of posts about starting school; not an easy time for many, and I hope some of …

I have to stick my neck out and say I think a lot of the advice out there about nightmares is plain wrong! Nightmares are a common part of childhood. …

By the evening I am often exhausted, and as much as love my kids; I need a break and some time for me. Getting the kids to bed allows me …

Last week we had the lovely Pippy the Polar bear join us for three days, and come on our adventures with us. My daughter was rather excited about this event …

Why bother with bedtime stories for kids? We have already written about this on the blog, many moons ago when we mentioned how great extra bonus stories are at night …

This afternoon, in anticipation of the Bedtime Live Channel 4 show at 8pm this evening, four lovely bloggers hung out with me to chat about sleep; and the problems that …

Channel 4 are launching a new show next week – Bedtime Live – with Tanya Byron and and Jake Humphrey which aims to help the sleep deprived parents of the UK tackle …

Note: This is a sponsored post Ever since we had our little ones we made the decision that mummy and daddy’s bedroom should be an oasis of calm *ahem* However, …

On Friday night my eldest (now 11) had a birthday sleepover. He had a good time but I am always slightly nervous. He is an asthmatic so needs to take …

Today we have a guest blogger with us; Bob Brotchie is a counselling psychotherapist, a retired Paramedic and Flight Medic. He is an advocate for mental health and emotional well-being, …