bedtime

How Walkie-Talkies Saved Bedtime

Tips For Setting Limits (with Love!) For Your Children

The Awesome Benefits Of Bedtime Story Podcasts For Kids

- parenting
- July 23, 2023
How Walkie-Talkies Saved Bedtime

At our house, bedtime is torture for everyone involved. My five-year-old has night fears. I get it, and I feel for him. I do. But thank goodness I had a lightning strike idea finally.
- parenting
- April 23, 2023
Tips for Setting Limits (with Love!) for Your Children

Setting limits for kids isn't an act of rigidity. It's an act of love. Here's why—and how to follow through on those limits.
- family-life
- December 26, 2021
The Awesome Benefits of Bedtime Story Podcasts for Kids

Discovering bedtime podcasts for kids has been a game-changer for us. They're fun and creative, and they help my son relax and prepare for sleep. Here are our favourites.
- parenting,mom-101
- December 18, 2018
I Gave My 15-Year-Old Daughter a 1 am Curfew. Am I Crazy?

My daughter told me that some of her friends have curfews at 11 pm but, amazingly, many of her friends don’t have a curfew at all.
- family-life
- August 24, 2018
Kids Sleep Routine Tips + Bedtime Chart

Do you know how many hours your children are supposed to be sleeping a night in order to be their best selves? Check out these kids sleep routine tips + bedtime chart for more info.
- family-life
- June 13, 2018
Helping Kids Sleep in Different Homes After Separation or Divorce

After separation or divorce, children need time to get used to living between two homes and sleeping in different environments. Here's how you can help them adjust to the changes, and also a few practical things you can do to make their sleep transition easier.
- mom-101
- March 21, 2018
Vacation Mommy is Gone and My Poor Kid Is In Shock!

I barely batted an eye, while on our vacation, when we were having breakfast, and my son ordered 'a side of bacon with two scoops of vanilla ice cream, please!'
- family-life
- March 8, 2018
Getting Your Little One Ready for Spring Daylight Savings Time

Just when you have your little one on a great sleep schedule, Spring Daylight Savings Time hits. Sunday March 11th we change our clocks forward one hour. Here are our best tips and strategies to help everyone adjust.
- health
- October 24, 2021
5 Easy Hacks for a Healthier Lifestyle

Small, easy-to-do changes can be made daily to start leading a healthier life, even when the laundry is piled too high and the kids have thrown their juice on the floor (again).
- No Category
- October 30, 2017
Pick of the Week: ABC Pop-Up

When it comes to books about learning the alphabet, there’s not exactly a shortage out there.
- mom-101
- October 26, 2017
Dear Daughter, I’m Not A Superhero

It was a night just like any other. I was rushing through my three kids’ bedtime routine—aching for just a bit of me-time before dozing off. I lay beside my four-year-old, counting down the minutes when she said it.
- mom-101
- October 5, 2017
Why I Make Up Bedtime Stories For My Kids Instead of Reading To Them

I absolutely love to make up bedtime stories, using my imagination. Turns out, there are many benefits to making up stories, as opposed to reading books before bed.
- mom-101
- October 3, 2017
Is It Manipulation? Or Does She Just Need Me While She’s Young?

She maninpulates me. But also, I can't help but wonder 'When is the last time she’ll ask me to cuddle with her?'
- christmas
- December 23, 2016
Five Holiday Sleep Mishaps, and How to Avoid Them!

The holiday season has officially arrived! That means long visits with friends and family, loads of loud parties and events, tons of sugary goodies, lots of late nights and….
- christmas
- December 1, 2016
How Get the Kids’s Sleep on Track Before the Holidays

Christmas is fast-approaching; while many parents of young children are stressing about last-minute gift purchases, others simply want to get their wee ones and themselves some proper sleep in time for the Big Guy's arrival.
- wellness
- November 17, 2016
4 Ways to Ruin Your Kid’s Sleep, and Some Easy Ways to Fix It

As much as our hectic, 2016-era selves hate to admit it, we all know at some level that our busy lives, lack of proper nutrition, and inconsistency in our children's schedules can often wreak havoc on their sleep.
- babies-kids
- October 21, 2016
3 Ways to Transform Your Tween’s Bedtime & Sleep Habits

Every night your tween's body begs for sleep.
- mom-101
- September 29, 2016
Bedtime Conversations With a 6-Year Old

Tonight was program night at the kids school.
- family-life
- March 3, 2016
Jennifer Garner Is Every Mom Reading ‘Go The F*ck to Sleep’

'I'm here to read a bedtime story,' Jennifer Garner tells us. But this isn't a story for the kids, oh no. This is the famously cathartic bedtime story written specially for parents.
- family-life
- December 12, 2015
Creating a Bedtime Routine Playlist

Creating a bedtime routine playlist both with your partner can help you establish a quiet and calming bedtime routine while spending quality time together.
- family-life
- October 23, 2015
How to Host a Children’s Book Club at Bedtime

Take bedtime stories one step further by starting a book club with your child. Learn how to host a children's book club and start reading with your kids.
- family-life
- October 4, 2015
The Best Place to Raise Kids

Recently I was at the rink with my kids. My son was having his first hockey game. As we walked into the arena we were met by honks, waves and hollers from the other parents heading into the rink on a sunny Saturday morning.
- mom-101
- July 9, 2015
Why I Threw Out My Toddler’s Schedule

The summer bedtime for toddler is often running later than the usual. Is it better for your family to stay to the schedule, or be flexible with routine?
- mom-101
- May 22, 2015
Bedtime Talks

My mornings have gone totally pear-shaped; I can't seem to get the girls ready without some drama.
- family-life
- April 20, 2015
Before Bedtime Stroll

Harlow wearing the comfy overalls in poppy from our spring/summer 15 capsule collection with mini mioche. Even though we went into the weekend with no real official plans looking back, it sorta fel...
- mom-101
- November 19, 2014
Bedtime Stories: Glorious For 2 Minutes…Then The Fighting Starts

I remember being pregnant with my first son. I was sure of a lot of things. I was sure that I would never let him sleep in my bed, bribe him to be on his best behaviour or lose my cool during a tem...
- mom-101
- November 19, 2014
This Post Is Brought To You By Whine, Cake, Chocolate

Mondays are always difficult but today takes the cake. Brandy recounts the traumatic events that lead to her stuffing her face with cake and chocolate.
- mom-101
- October 22, 2014
Bathtime and Bedtime…

These bath pictures are of baby Soren, although I had to double check as Poppy looks so similar right now! Bath-times around here are sometimes fun and sometimes stressful... pretty much like anything baby-related.
- family-life
- September 25, 2014
Next stop, the Overtired (Bedtime) Zone!

You are about to enter another dimension. A bedtime dimension that many parents believe their baby will show signs of a tired, fussy, or clingy child
- family-life
- September 22, 2014
Bedtime Crafts for Halloween

Creative Halloween bedtime crafts to help keep the nightmares away.
- family-life
- September 3, 2014
Starting Daycare and Sleep For Your Baby

Starting daycare can be tough on everyone. Make sure that while making the adjustment for your little one sleep is the focus, and an earlier bedtime can help.
- family-life
- August 18, 2014
Head Back to School and Make Bedtime Smarter

Create your own bedtime routine with your child. Sleeping well during the school year is important for children and a great bedtime routine is a perfect start.
- family-life
- July 24, 2014
Sleep Baby Sleep: 8 Ways to Help Your Child Get to Sleep

The clock is ticking closer to your child's bedtime. Do you find yourself dreading this time of day because of the endless struggle you have getting your little person to bed? Is that little soul of yours so wound up they try every trick their mind can
- family-life
- July 3, 2014
Toddler Sleep Help

Practicing a consistent early bedtime and bedtime routine can help reduce and eliminate common bedtime battles associated with toddler sleep issues.
- family-life
- April 24, 2014
The Crib to Bed Transition–Part 2

The crib is down and the bed is made and itâs time for your little one to say good night in their new bed. Now what?
- family-life
- April 18, 2014
Sleep and Your Baby This Easter

Easter can be a busy time for you and your family and it's important to protect your little one's sleep while still enjoying time with family and friends.
- family-life
- March 29, 2014
A Bedtime Easter Egg Hunt

Make bedtime fun for your child this Easter with their very own bedtime Easter egg hunt.
- mom-101
- March 7, 2014
How to Deal With the Morning Rush—10 Tips For Parents

The Morning Rush: It's that very stressful period where we have to wake up the kids, get breakfast ready, get them dressed, fed and out the door and deposited to school or daycare – on time. For many of us, it's a daily struggle
- family-life
- January 26, 2014
Make Bedtime Sweet for Your Little Valentine

Make bedtime special for your child on Valentines Day making going to bed less of a struggle and a little more seamless.
- family-life
- January 3, 2014
3 Ingredients to Cure the Toddler Sleep Holiday Hangover

Top 3 tips from Good Night Sleep Site's Sleep Expert to help get your toddler take better naps and go to sleep easier after the busy Holiday season.
- family-life
- December 20, 2013
Your Baby’s Travel List For Joyful Naps and Bedtime

Good Night Sleep Site's must-have baby and child sleep products to pack for avoiding those Holiday meltdowns with your child.
- family-life
- December 20, 2013
Sleep & Your Baby This Holiday Season

Follow Sleep Expert, Alanna McGinn's tips on keeping your child well-rested and sleeping this Holiday season.
- mom-101
- November 27, 2013
Why I Hate Bedtime

Why bedtime is not a happy time at our house.
- gear
- June 15, 2016
The List: How to Get Your Kids to Sleep Through the Night

To help get your newborns/babies/toddlers sleeping soundly, here are a few picks for How to Get Your Kids to Sleep Through the Night.
- mom-101
- March 25, 2013
Parenting. Counting down to bedtime.

Last night was just one of those nights with my toddler.
- family-life
- March 13, 2013
A Solid Night’s Sleep Begins HOURS Before Bedtime

Be aware and honour your child's sleep by following these important steps
- mom-101
- January 22, 2013
Sleep or Sweep?

All I do is clean. And my house is still a mess. So as part of this month's resolution, I've decided that the madness ends every evening at 8:00.
- mom-101
- August 30, 2012
Bedtime + Freya + Leigh=disaster

I have been putting off writing about bedtime with Freya because I am an eternal optimist; I always want to believe the phases kids go through will pass. Then I had Freya.
- family-life
- January 30, 2012
What Really Happens After the Kids Leave for School (Caution: this post may or may not contain the word ‘porn’)

On a good day, the door closes behind my children at 8:45 am and I am seized by the idea of throwing one of those come-as-you-are parties. Of course it would end promptly at 3 pm, leaving me time to trash the empties before the kids return. Other ideas...
- parenting,family-life
- April 8, 2016
No More Monsters

We’re firm believers in the old saying ‘When it comes to child-rearing, the days are long but the years are short’. So when we find something that promises to make bedtime go smoother, we’re all ears.