Bedtime routines for kids and nap times by age
Setting up predictable bedtime routine for kids can help toddlers and children have happier, less cranky days. Adults can underestimate how much sleep children really need – so we are here …
6 tips for creating a calming nursery and bedtime routine for your baby
Anything that aids sleeping for a baby is going to make life as a parent so much easier. We have had our fair share of sleepless nights, and have learnt …
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5 reasons why buying a big bed is a must when you have kids
We have just bought our daughter a brand new double bed; it seems to be a rite of passage to me for a teenage to be allowed to get a …
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Planning the best kids sleepover
When it comes to children, one of the things they look forward to the most is sleepovers with their friends. It’s an opportunity for them to see their buddies outside …
5 Ways to encourage your child to go to sleep
This is a collaborative post. It’s 7:30 pm, and the kids are in bed, finally. You settle in on the couch to finally catch up on the three episodes of …
14 books to help your kids have a better night’s sleep! #BathBookBed
We are bringing you some great ideas to get your kids to sleep today! And that should inspire anyone… We have seen a great initiative from The BookTrust charity, and …
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5 sure fire ways to beat baby sleep nightmares
We all want our babies to have a good night’s sleep, but sometimes this is easier said than done. We want to make things easier for you so today we …
Real KiddyCharts #2: Why your kid is out of bed
Kids are experts at procrastination, and nothing shows this better than when you are trying to get them to go to bed in the evening, or for a nap. I want …
Can you use an app to calm your child as part of a sleep routine?
We are keen to help parents on KiddyCharts with the challenges that having little people throws at them, and we all know what challenges sleep can bring….we have our charts …
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10 top tips for successful sleepovers
My children love sleepovers! They would have them every weekend and possibly other days too if I let them. Don’t get me wrong they can be a lot of fun, …
Google Hangout – wetting the bed and how to help
Welcome to another of our Google Hangouts where we talk about everyday subjects around parenting from potty training to teasing at school. Beckie Whitehouse, our resident coach, is joining me today. …
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How to help with Bedwetting
Hello everyone – and welcome (only just) to 2015! I hope you have all survived the holiday season, we are here very early for our monthly parenting tips linky, and …
Parenting tales from the sofa – dealing with childhood nightmares
In this week’s parenting tales from the sofa, I chat to Beckie Whitehouse of BeConfident.org about how to deal with childhood nightmares. Childhood nightmares can be a common occurence and …
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Dealing with a child who leaves their bed during the night
I have one of these who leaves his bed somewhere in the early hours simply because he would prefer to be in our bed. Mostly we do try and take …
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#Win a Superhero bedroom party and animation for sharing your child’s Superhero stories #PlayTheHero
This is a sponsored post. I know – we are spoiling you this week, right? We have another amazing opportunity for you, this time courtesy of Philips Lighting and Marvel, …
