Most parents read books with their children before bed, but with the rise of modern technology, the iPad is quickly replacing the dog-eared picture book. However, new research indicates you might want to hold onto those physical books as they are more beneficial for cognitive … [Read more...] about Physical books beat tablets when it comes to storytime with kids
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What is the ideal bedtime? Science has a new answer
If you live in the US, daylight saving time has probably thrown your sleep schedule for a loop, but the good news is that if you’re working on getting back to a regular sleep and wake time, researchers have new insights into what time you should be striving for. Researchers … [Read more...] about What is the ideal bedtime? Science has a new answer
6 Ways to end bedtime procrastination
Are you a bedtime procrastinator? Do you know you should go to sleep but end up binge-watching television, scrolling through social media, or looking for an appetizer recipe to bring to that dinner party this weekend? Nighttime procrastination is often driven by what a 2014 … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to end bedtime procrastination
8 tricks to avoid sleepless nights
Sometimes we get woken up in the middle of the night for a moment, only to fall back into our slumber effortlessly. But other times that little wake-up can keep you up all night rolling around in bed till the wee hours of the morning. If you find yourself feeling sleepless at … [Read more...] about 8 tricks to avoid sleepless nights
Craving a bedtime snack? These 9 foods promote deeper sleep
Warm milk is a class pre-bedtime sleep aid, but it turns out there are lots of sleep-inducing foods to choose from for a late-night snack. Here are nine foods and drinks to enjoy before bed for a restful slumber. 1. Almonds These nuts are not only high in riboflavin, … [Read more...] about Craving a bedtime snack? These 9 foods promote deeper sleep