For generations our ancestors have known the powerful effect that certain types of herbs and flowers can have on the human body and mind. In our modern world, we are lucky enough to be able to enjoy the benefits of both worlds – conventional medicine that can treat us when we are sick and nature’s …
Do I have healthy sleep? It’s a question we often get asked by mums here at Time2Sleep. It can be hard to know if your sleep is normal, if you have established a pattern that has been going on for some time. Doing a self-assessment can be a good way to test out whether you …
As mums, we know that our babies need plenty of sleep but we may not realise exactly how much. The National Sleep Foundation in the US recommends that infants aged from four to 11 months should get between 12 and 15 hours’ sleep each day. And, much as we would love most of that sleep …
If your little one starts to wet the bed, it can be distressing both for them and for you. The good news is that the condition is treatable and with a little patience and perseverance, the problem can be overcome. The first thing to say is that bedwetting isn’t due to laziness or naughtiness by …
What makes a good environment for sleeping and what makes a bad one? Studies have shown that certain things in your bedroom make it more likely that you will have a restful night’s sleep, or not. Here are some dos and don’ts that could help to improve your sleep. Do Keep your bedroom cool. Studies …
As mums we know how beneficial a nap can be for our little ones in helping to relieve grouchiness and tantrums caused by overtiredness. But, what about us adults? Do we benefit from having a nap and, if so, is there an optimum time for napping? Famous nappers History is littered with famous nappers – …
Have you noticed that you tend to feel drowsier in the evenings and more awake in the mornings, even if you haven’t slept well? Circadian rhythm Our bodies have a natural sleep wake cycle which is referred to as our circadian rhythm. In most people the optimum cycle is to sleep for between seven and …
Sometimes, when we’re trying to get to sleep our minds are our own worst enemies. You know what it’s like, as soon as your head hits the pillow, thoughts and worries flood in, maybe you start reliving a conversation with your children or you start planning your tasks for tomorrow. In recent months, worries about …
If we have problems sleeping, we often blame stress or being overwhelmed. These are definitely common causes of insomnia but sometimes the reasons are simpler – we just don’t have the right sleeping environment or the right bedtime routine. Adi from Time2Sleep shares how changing these two things transformed her life. You may have heard …
At the end of a long, tiring day there is something wonderful about having a soak in a warm bath. Me time If you’re a busy mum who’s barely had a moment to yourself all day, the chance to close the door, exhale and enjoy the peace of your own company while luxuriating in a …
