family life & travels
I don’t know many people that wouldn’t ever class themselves as busy; there are always so many different things to do and be getting on with. And because of that, there can be some things in our lives that we let slip a little. I know when I have a lot on and a lot
In true typical British fashion, we are found complaining about the weather when it is grey and miserable, but then when it is hot too. As we aren’t quite equipped to deal with the heat, at least in our homes, then it can make getting to bed pretty uncomfortable. I remember when Chloe was three
The end of British Summer time looms with the clocks set to go back on Sunday 29th October at 2am, so you’ve got just over a week to get ready for it changing. Most adults can muddle through the change, albeit feeling quite out of sorts, but children find it a lot harder to make
A good night’s sleep is vital but there are so many things that could go wrong – a hyper pet, a kid that won’t sleep, traffic outside, or a noisy neighbor. Moreover, some people are not savvy when it comes to buying a quality mattress. Stop counting sheep and start getting sound sleep. Here’s how
Getting a good night’s sleep is a priority for us all (especially as busy parents, right)? But when you got away travelling, it really can be a struggle to achieve. With awkward flight times, jet lag or finding it hard to sleep on a plane, there are a lot of reasons why it is hard to
Sleep, the much sought prize. Often we don’t get enough sleep – but when we do we feel more energized both physically and mentally. Sleep is most certainly involved in keeping a healthy weight, controlling sugar levels, balancing hormones to reduce the incidence of mood swings and depression. It is also important to help us
The mechanical alarm clock has a long history dating back to ancient Greece, where the philosopher Plato used a large water clock with an alarm which indicated when his lectures would begin in the morning. The Romans used striking clocks featuring hourly gongs. Similar clocks were used in ancient China. From the 14th century onwards,
Some assume we lie relatively still and peaceful all night, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Sleep contains a variety of different phases each with their own characteristics and benefits for the body. Due to this, many of us will often move around in our sleep until we reach the ‘deep’ phase. It’s
You need to get a good night’s sleep each night. Without the proper amount of rest, you won’t be able to function through the day. This can make life difficult for you as a parent, as a person of business or even someone who just wants to enjoy their personal life. Unfortunately, there are a
