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Why We Moms Can’t Sleep (and What to Do About It)

January 3, 2011 By Alex

A good night's sleep--is it just for kids?

It’s 11:00 PM. You’ve had a long, long, day. After cleaning the dinner dishes, making tomorrow’s lunch, having a bit of couch time with the hubby, and making your last round of pick-up, you finally fall into bed. Only to wake up a few hours later, bright eyed and bushy tailed. Why? Why can’t we just fall asleep, and stay asleep? Breezy Mama turned to Sleep Expert and author of the book, Master Your Sleep, Dr. Tracey Marks, for answers.

What advice do you have to help moms get a good night’s sleep?

There are many things that can make it difficult for a mom to get adequate sleep.  These obstacles range from job stress, home stress, kids who are not sleeping or having too many responsibilities to name a few.  Unique to parents is the added responsibilities of keeping your child’s life organized as well as your own.  Many moms have the equivalent of a second job when they get home from work.  It is also pretty common for working moms to bring home work left over from the office.  After she has taken care of the kids (homework, baths, etc.), she returns to work at home. The evening work prevents her from being able to properly wind down before bed.  What’s more, many people will shave off hours of sleep to give them more time to do more things.

Unfortunately, poor sleep makes you inefficient and therefore requires more time to do the things you may ordinarily do in less time if you were well rested.  That is, many women think they are helping themselves if they stay up for one more hour to get more work done.  But chances are, the next day [Read more…] about Why We Moms Can’t Sleep (and What to Do About It)

Filed Under: Mother Health Fitness Beauty, The Breeze Tagged With: dr. tracey marks, funky dreams when sleeping, how to get a good night's rest, master your sleep, melatonin levels, moms and sleeping, natural sleep aids, natural sleep products, sleep methods, sleep patterns, sleep routine, snooz'n, why can't I sleep, why do I wake up at night

5 Sleep Experts Give Tips on Preparing All Ages For the End of Daylight Savings, Getting Your Big Kid to Nap, Best Bedtime Routines and More

October 26, 2009 By Chelsea

IMG_3912Just when you finally have your routine down and the kids on a great sleep schedule, along comes the end of Daylight Savings this weekend and the start of darker days (get it?). Plus, in general, sure you’ve got the steps down for getting your baby to sleep (or read them again by clicking here), but where are all the experts when it comes to continuing your toddler’s and preschooler’s naps? Or how do you get your big kid to go to bed when it’s time? From ages 3 months to 8 years old, Breezy Mama turned to Suzy Martyn, Parenting Consultant, Speaker and Author, Michelle LaRowe author and voted Nanny of the Year 2004, Rebecca Michi, Parenting Consultant, Angelita, Doula and Parenting Coach and Davis Ehrler, Infant Child Sleep Consultant (Yep, 5 experts! Not messing around on this topic, Mamas!), for their tips on how to start preparing your baby and kids NOW for when the clock “falls” back this weekend, best bedtime/naptime routines and more.

When the clocks change, how do parents get their kids to not wake at the crack of dawn?

Suzy: Seven to ten days before the actual change, begin to [Read more…] about 5 Sleep Experts Give Tips on Preparing All Ages For the End of Daylight Savings, Getting Your Big Kid to Nap, Best Bedtime Routines and More

Filed Under: How to Parent Tips, The Breeze Tagged With: bedtime routine, crib tent, Davis Ehrler, daylight savings, Doula Angelita, dropping the nap, Infant Child Sleep Consultant, Michelle LaRowe, not napping, Parenting Coach, preschool sleep, Rebecca Michi, room-darkening shades, sleep, sleep routine, Susie Martyn, toddler sleep

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