During look down both children's and parents sleep can be affected due to being out of
the usual routine and rhythms of daily life I'm going to share with you my top tips for keeping
your sleep on point as it's going to help you through this strange time
so when we're stuck at home surrounded by the same few people and perhaps trying to juggle work and
family life simultaneously it's bound to bring about added stress not to mention the worries we
have about the world and our futures it's a fact that our minds are less rational when we're tired
and we have a harder time handling our emotions so during these times getting enough sleep is
key to having a good mood and a healthy mind with that everything else will seem a lot easier so if
you're trying to work while homeschooling or hold up your family's moods and maybe even sleep train
your little ones it will all be more manageable with a well-rested head on your shoulders
our sleep is also vital for our health we're far more susceptible to germs and illness when
we're depleted and the same goes for your children they're not getting their usual healthy exposure
to everyday germs being around other children so their immune systems need protecting more than
ever with healthy sleep of course the whole family will benefit from being well rested
i know only too well how it feels when two parents are trying to run two businesses under
the same roof as two children attending their own timetables of remote learning one technical glitch
can send us into a panic and tensions can rise and let's face it we can all get on each other's
knives when we're around each other all the time if you add into the mix a tired and grumpy person
too tired to be able to manage their behaviors to their best yep i've been that person too
it can make for a truly miserable time but just imagine how much better it could be with one
simple fix getting a good night's sleep so what can you do number one try to get outside
every day this is easy if you're in warm climates and the sun is shining but even if you're in cold
and gray parts of the world and even if it's just for a short while a walk a jog just some
time outside for you and the little ones is really important and it will help with night sleep number
two turn off all the media well before bedtime so for your little ones give them a clear hour with
no screens before the bedtime routine it's a good time to play a family game to suit their age or
read stories or even have a longer bath time if your little one needs a change of scenery once the
little ones are in bed remember to give yourself a screen break too before you head off to bed
number three keep to a consistent bedtime it's too easy for us to lose track of time and get out
of routine so set a reminder on your phone or keep watch off the time so you can keep the routine and
bedtime consistent this will make a difference to how easily or challenging it is to fall to sleep
so when the body is in a regular rhythm it almost expects to go to sleep at the same time each night
and we want to make it as easy as possible to get the sleep we and our little ones need
are you sleep training your little one as well if so you'll already be paying close attention
to bedtime routine and settling them to sleep also stick to a consistent response to any wakings in
the night to give your little one a reliable way to get back to sleep do you have a hard
time getting your child off to sleep at bedtime or find that they're up a lot during the night
let us know in the comments if this is something that you're struggling with at the moment
we love to hear your stories so now on to number four socialize yeah i know it's the very thing
we're being told not to do and i don't mean up close with people but we are social beings
at our core and looking ourselves away is damaging to our mental well-being children too
being around parents all of the time is not the best for them either now i appreciate it is very
hard in fact pretty impossible for little ones to keep the recommended distance away from each other
outside so if you can't go for a walk in the park with others at a safe distance
you could try socializing online and playing a game like charades or just connecting with others
it's still really important for all of us so think outside the box and make it a priority
how is this good for sleep well it will enhance your mood and your sense of fulfillment which will
help you to relax more when it's time to sleep and finally number five this one is for you brain dump
your busy mind can keep you awake or lead to light and disturbed sleep keeping a notepad close to
hand is a great way to jot down all the things that fly through your mind however big or small
important or trivial if it's an open running app in your mind it's taking up brain space
and can cause added overwhelm or frustration or even worry you're probably juggling a lot
of things and taking care of others too so let your mind relax and stay present in the moment
by dumping all the things on your mind onto a page and then you can come back to it later when you
have some time check off any tasks or process any thoughts that you haven't finished with
this is a great way to help yourself to get the sleep you need so that you can
be in the best physical and mental state to look after the little ones in your life
being in a locked down is a totally unnatural situation so it inevitably has an impact on our
lives in so many ways when it feels like you can't do anything to make things better just remember
that you can work on you and your family getting healthy sleep and the whole picture
looks brighter when you're sleeping soundly at night we'd love to hear your tips and tricks for
things you've found helpful in getting you through lockdowns so leave us a comment below and be sure
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