Category: kids
Relaxing Children Before Bed: Quiet Time Activities
Helping your kids wind down for bed in the evening is a great way to make bedtime less of a fight. Quiet and relaxing activities can settle children down so that they want to go to bed. This approach can also help kids get a better night's sleep, which is…
The History of the Monster Under the Bed
Getting children to bed at night is often challenging for parents. Depending on the child, parents can find themselves facing resistance, anger, and even fear. For some children, their angst at bedtime stems from a fear of monsters hiding beneath their beds. While this can be frustrating for adults, it's…
Newborn Sleep Guide
Written by Joselyne John, RN After nine months or so of waiting, all the dreaming about what it will be like to welcome into your family this little miracle, sleep is often the last thing on anyone's mind. There's just too much to think about. The thing is, regardless of whether…
Nursery Rhymes and Bedtime Stories for Kids
Sometimes it's hard to go to sleep at night, even when you're on a comfy mattress, in your bed, and your blankets are tucked in tight. The good thing is, a bedtime story or a couple nursery rhymes can help! Bedtime stories usually aren't very long, but they help you…
The Gift Of Reading Bedtime Books for Kids
Written by Joselyne John, RN In many families, bedtime stories are a nightly tradition that help to get kids ready for sleep. Reading bedtime stories with your kids can also help to strengthen the bond between parents and children. Research has shown that not only does bedtime reading help the parent-child…
What Should You Look for in a Kid’s Mattress?
Finding the right kid's mattress is essential for your child’s comfort and quality of sleep. It helps support your child’s posture and even strengthens his bones. It also promotes deep sleep cycles that are essential for your child’s overall health. Here are key factors you need to consider when choosing…
What Should You Look for in a Crib Mattress?
Picking out a mattress for a newborn may seem like an easy task, but there are actually a lot of things you need to consider before making the purchase. Babies spend hundreds of hours in their crib exploring and learning to control their body, so they need to be designed…
What Makes a Good Baby Crib Mattress?
Determining what makes a good baby crib mattress may seem like a boring task, but it’s one to carefully consider. It’s important to purchase the best one you can since the mattress is just as important as the bed itself. You’ll need to ensure the mattress fits securely inside the…
