In 2021, my husband and I bought our first, and forever, home together. Having rented for many years, I knew exactly what I wanted our home to look like. You see, when you rent for as long as we did, you gain experience and knowledge in what works well, and what definitely doesn’t work. We’ve…
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Are you at risk of a ‘sleep divorce’? Here’s how to prevent it!
Read moreEver heard of a sleep divorce? It appears to be a new and increasingly worrying trend amongst couples. Even celebrities are getting in on it! Sleep divorces see couples opt for separate bedrooms to escape all manner of bad bedroom habits from snoring to fidgeting and more, but sleep expert Lisa Artis, CEO at The…
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AD| Review: Blinky Kids Alarm Clock and Sleep Trainer
Read moreDisclaimer: I was sent one Blinky to review and compensated for my time in writing this review Sleep deprivation can be really unpleasant. Even more so if you have a baby to look after in your sleep-deprived state. For me, it was two babies. Twin girls to be precise. Born six weeks premature, my twin…
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AD| Sleep Pattern Perfection – How To Strengthen Newborn Sleep Schedules
Read moreThe basics of newborn sleep can be a mystery to new parents. While everyone is familiar with the fact that having a newborn is terrible for their own sleep, you might not realise what can be done to speed up your child’s habituation to a proper sleep schedule. Rather than struggling with sleep deprivation for…
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Advert| Ensuring parents get a good night’s sleep
Read moreWhen we have children, sadly for us, it’s expected that for a number of years, sleep is going to be at a premium. Sleep is incredibly important, so it’s vital that we try not to lose sleep where possible. As a parent, if you’re sleep deprived, you’re not as focused as you should be and…
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#PerfectNightIn with Mattress Online
Read moreA good night’s sleep is something that many parents long for. Thankfully, my husband and I have many a good nights sleep, but that hasn’t always been the case. With twin girls, we’ve had our fair share of sleepless nights! However, our twins are now six years old and thankfully for the most they’re pretty…
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Pregnant women average just 5 hours of sleep each night
Read moreWhen I was pregnant with our twins, I always thought of myself as very lucky. I never experienced any morning sickness or other symptoms you’d typically associated with pregnancy. Many people assumed that because I was pregnant with twins, that I’d have all of the symptoms under the sun, including a heavy dose of morning…
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How To Stay Energised In The Summer Heat
Read moreIt’s easy to burn out during the summer. You’re facing some really hot days, and at some point, the energy kind of just sizzles out of you. The summer heat can be so intense that it knocks away any will you might have had to do literally anything. The good news is that there are…
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Helping Your Child With Autism Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Read moreIn the first few months after their birth, babies enter into a regular cycle of sleep and wakefulness. And, over a period, the number of daytime naps gradually decreases, and children begin to sleep longer at night. However, some children have a problem falling sleeping in (or sleeping throughout) the night, which can last…