Saturday Sleep Tip

The excitement of Christmas and Santa coming down the chimney with care is enough to keep any child up. I suggest that you read a nice Christmas story and emphasize the idea that the sooner they go to sleep the sooner they will get to wake up and see what Santa brought. Remember, Santa can't come until the children are sleeping all snug in their beds.

Sunday Sleep Dilemma

Q: What do I include in a bedtime routine? I feel so frazzled at the end of the day- I need a plan.

A: Bath (unless you do this in the morning- maybe every other day depending on hygiene needs), PJs, teeth brushed, a good cuddle with a good book(s)- maybe you choose one and your child/children choose one (depending on what time allows for- more or less). Just enjoy being with your child and helping them wind down from the day. Make sure you leave enough time to go through the routine before they get tucked in and lights out.

Sleep "Product" Review

Let's note that my sleep "product's" are not necessarily something that you can buy at the store to make sleep occur. They are either some sort of contraption, sleep aid, or something loosely related to sleep.

My kids enjoy the book Owen by Kevin Henkes. It is a cute story about a mouse who is attached to his fuzzy yellow blanket, Fuzzy. This blanket goes with him everywhere. The goal of the parents in the story is to get Owen to not bring his blanket to school. It is a nice story about a blanket, parents, and transitioning to school.