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No More Yawns: Getting Kids to Sleep at Night

April 16, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Tips on how to help kids get to sleep at night without fuss.

It's tough as a parent to get your child to fall asleep and stay in bed all night. They need a glass of water, want a tissue, have to go potty, want another kiss, or are afraid of something under the bed. The excuses can go on and on. As a parent who experienced this, here are some tips we tried during our quest to get our child to sleep through the night. Hopefully one or more will resonate with you. Determine Nighttime Needs When I learned that my daughter wanted more night lights in her ... Continue Reading

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Do You Know Whom You’re Sleeping With?

February 2, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Learn facts about mites, and the manicure-friendly ways to minimize mites in your house.

You may think you know who you and your child are cuddling with, and though I wish it were Brad Pitt, Ryan Gosling or Cookie Monster, it’s not. Nope, instead we’re getting comfy with thousands of microscopic bugs known as dust mites and their doo, which causes us to sneeze, wheeze, and tear.  But fear not, with a few easy tips, tricks and tools you can get rid of lots of them, save your family’s health and go back to dreaming about Brad, Ryan or Cookie Monster. The Scoop on ... Continue Reading

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Sleep Better Tonight

January 4, 2012 By Leave a Comment
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Seven tips for relieving stress and sleeping better.

Our technology-filled, multi-tasking lives can become very stressful. By the end of the day we are overwrought and sleepless. The less sleep we get, the higher our stress levels climb. Here are a few tips to help break the vicious cycle and sleep better with a sound, restful night. Strike a pose. Stress and sitting all day long can wreak havoc on muscles and leave us in knots. To ease the tension and clear your mind for bed, try some bedtime yoga positions like Child's Pose, a nice Forward ... Continue Reading

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