New study says it takes six years before parents have a full night’s sleep after having a child
Welcoming a child is one of life’s greatest joys but as all current and expectant mothers know, it comes with a major lack of sleep. Nobody can prepare you for the hours of sleep you lose when you are raising a little one, but a new study has shown just how much sleep we actually […]
3 years ago
Experts say quality of sleep is more beneficial than quantity
Get those Zzzzs. Experts have said that the quality of our sleep at night is a lot more beneficial than the amount of sleep we get. A number of new studies suggest that falling asleep quickly and staying asleep for the entire night is more important than the amount of hours we get. Charles University […]
3 years ago
According to a study, getting too much sleep can give you a stroke
That can’t be good. So my favourite thing on EARTH is sleeping in. I cry with joy when I wake up at 7am on a Saturday morning and realise I can roll over and go back to sleep. Some people like to paint or bake – my hobby is sleeping. But it turns out that […]
7 years ago
Good ‘sleep hygiene’ is essential for children’s development, study suggests
Good quality sleep could massively improve your child’s life. Every parent wants to establish healthy habits for their children, whether that be nutrition, education or a big one – sleep! As an adult, you know how much of a struggle it is when you’re sleep deprived; your concentration is worse, your energy levels are low […]
8 years ago
Study finds early mornings could be triggering depression in teens
No one likes Mondays, and nobody likes an early start, especially if you’re a teen in much need of a restorative and peaceful slumber. Researchers at Rochester Medical Center, in New York, analysed 197 students aged between 14 and 17 years-of-age and found early starts might actually be putting huge pressure on teens to actually […]
8 years ago
Here’s exactly how much sleep you and your children really need
Those of us with sleep debt have probably forgotten what it feels like to be truly rested. However, research shows it’s not just parents who are sleep deprived: The National Sleep Foundation has revealed that children should be getting more sleep than experts originally thought. Tasked with updating the official recommendations, 18 scientists and researchers came together to […]
8 years ago