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How To Create A Restful Sleeping Environment For Your Child

How To Create A Restful Sleeping Environment For Your Child

With the kids back to school this week and next, getting sleep routines back on track has been at the forefront of many parents’ minds.

This last few months have seen routines go out the window, and the struggle to get children to go to bed and wake on time is real. Establishing a good sleep routine is one thing but ensuring that your child’s bedroom environment is restful is as essential as addressing any sleep issues.

So, how do you create the ideal sleep space to help your child get a great night’s sleep?

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Three Ways To Better Sleep For The Over 50s

It’s often assumed that as we age, we need less sleep. The reality is that the quality of our sleep and our sleep patterns change as we get older; from needing to go to bed earlier and waking during the night to dozing during the day. There are changes, however, that are not the norm.

Insomnia, prolonged problems with sleeplessness and feeling tired all the time should be issues of concern. Lack of sleep can lead to long term health problems such as diabetes, weight gain, mental health issues and cardiovascular disease.

So how can older people get a better night’s sleep?

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