As a Children's Mercy Mom's Ambassador I was compensated for this post. All opinions are my own.I know sometimes it is hard to keep your regular schedules and routines during the summer, but as back to school time approaches it would be a good idea to start returning to the regular routine so by the time school starts your kids are settled and know what to expect.Personally, my family basically keeps the same routine through summer as we do for school time. Sure when we are on vacation … [Read more...]
Helping Children Sleep Through Storybook Apps
Disclosure: This is a sponsored post written by on on behalf of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine. All experiences and opinions are my own. Yours may differ. In our home one of the keys to successful sleeping in our children has been our nightly routine. As a family we read stories, reach scriptures, have family prayer and then head to the bathroom for teeth brushing and bed. All my kids LOVE books. This love began as babies and has grown as they have grown. Then I was … [Read more...]
How to Get Your Children to Sleep at Night
A dysfunctional bedtime routine is a nightmare that all too many parents face; getting your children off to sleep at a decent time, without power-struggles, is essential to the health of the whole family. A peaceful night-time routine needn’t be a luxury; claim the evening as your own with these simple steps to a successful bedtime:Encourage calm A successful bedtime routine starts long before reaching the bedroom. Children need to understand the process of winding down before … [Read more...]
