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The Sleep Health Foundation reports that more than a third of school-aged children have sleep problems. Having interrupted sleep can cause a number of issues in growth, development and behaviour. Sleep problems are difficult to diagnose in children as they can’t always let us know that they are having troubles sleeping. Two of the most common sleep disorders in children are night terrors and insomnia. Night terrors Night terrors are completely different from the common nightmare. …

With so many benefits related to diary writing, it is a wonder we all don’t keep one! No matter how old your child is, there are many benefits from keeping a diary:Keeping a Diary Creates a Lasting Record of EventsWhen your child keeps a diary, they capture activities they participated in and how they felt at the time. Looking back at what they accomplished, and their feelings can serve as a touchpoint for future events. Additionally, it helps them remember childhood events, the memory of which …

In today’s 24/7 Internet connected world we are able to spend literally our entire lives online, getting all of the entertainment, news and other information that we need without much effort at all. From smart phones to laptops, tablets to PCs, there are literally thousands of channels of communication open at all times, and that means that they’re open to your children as well.This has led to quite a bit of parental anxiety about controlling computer usage in children, to say the least. Not onl …

When you have children of different ages, they will often need different bedtimes to suit differing needs and sleep requirements. Studies have shown that children’s bedtime routines help everyone in the family get a better night’s sleep; therefore, it makes sense to establish an age-appropriate routine for each child.Make Sure Each Routine is Unique To ensure all of your children’s bedtime routines are unique to them, take into consideration your children’s habits. For example, bath time is a …

If you’re the parent of a young child, you’ll be interested to know that children start to develop their own personal style in early childhood. As soon as most children begin showing signs of their individuality, you’ll notice that they begin to have preferences for different colours, different patterns, different shapes and even different smells. Encouraging your child to develop their own style and tastes is actually a great way to help your child express their feelings. Style and fashion is a …