Spring Forward With an Extra Hour of Daylight This Weekend


Updated 03/11/12 4:20 AM · Posted by LilSugar · 0 comments

Adjusting Your Kids to Daylight Saving Time

Time to change those clocks again — this morning, at 2:00 a.m., daylight saving time began. If you're in the US (with the exception of Hawaii and Arizona), that means you'll move your clocks ahead one hour. And while losing an hour of sleep is never fun, gaining an extra hour of light at the end of the day is a welcome change. Here, five ways to help your kids adjust to daylight saving tTime Read more

Signs You Need to Change Your Bedtime


Updated 10/11/11 6:22 PM · Posted by · 0 comments

Why You Should Go to Sleep Earlier

Even when you know you should be going to bed sooner, life gets in the way. Whether it's a busy schedule that doesn't leave you with enough hours in the day or the need to relax in front of the TV before you grab some shut-eye, you may not be able to force yourself to get to bed when the yawning starts. If you're tired of paying the consequences of a late bedtime the next day, here are some Read more

Planning a Back-to-School Bedtime Routine


Updated 08/13/11 5:15 AM · Posted by · 0 comments

Back to School Bedtime Routine

The Summer is winding down, and while you may have been lax about a bedtime routine during vacation and Summer camp, it's important to reestablish a strict bedtime routine to help your kids develop a stable internal clock. Most kids need between 10-12 hours of sleep. Set a strict bedtime for your kids, and save enough time beforehand to help them wind down. Share with us what helps you get your Read more

How Strict Are You With Bedtime?


Updated 09/21/09 8:34 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 12 comments

Importance of Bedtime Routines for Kids

Good night, sleep tight and don't let the bedbugs bite! If only getting lil ones down to dreamland was that easy! Children have a way of pushing their bedtime to the limits by thirsting for another drink, saying they need the bathroom and sweetly asking us to read "just one more book." New research shows that providing tots with strict bedtimes can improve the quality and quantity of the Read more

Lil Tip: Sing Your Children to Sleep


Updated 08/25/08 2:09 PM · Posted by LilSugar · 8 comments

Lil Tip: Sing Your Children to Sleep

When it comes to my singing, I've got a couple of fans. My son and daughter don't mind that my vocals are off tune, in fact, my tunes help them sleep. If your tot has trouble transitioning from bathtub to bedtime, try breaking out in song. Turn this into a fun activity by having them help you with the lyrics. Once you perfect the tune specific to the child, sing or hum it to soothe Read more

Foul-Mouthed Chihuahua Ain't Having Bedtime


Updated 06/05/08 8:00 PM · Posted by · 9 comments

Chihuahua Doesn't Want to Go to Bed

Little Elvis here is happy just where he is, all curled up with his fave blankie. But when his doting owner marches into the room to announce that it's time to get up and go to bed, this hound dog's mood takes a turn for the nasty. Oh. No. She. Di'int . . . Read more

Little Girl Questions the Fairytale Ending


Updated 06/03/08 10:01 PM · Posted by · 13 comments

Drop Dead Fred Bedtime Story

Drop Dead Fred, a wickedly immature comedy about maintaining imaginary friends into adulthood and blaming "them" for one's obscene behavior, was one of my fave movies in the early '90s — naturally. The irreverent tyke in the following scene portrays the protagonist as a young girl. Her response to her mother's lame-ass bedtime story is quite possibly the best advice any growing girl (or grown Read more

Pet Present Extravaganza: Puppy's Bedtime Basket


Updated 02/22/08 1:36 PM · Posted by PetSugar · 12 comments

Pet Present Extravaganza: Puppy's Bedtime Basket

I'm a sucker for a theme. I'll theme my happy hours, my outfits, and, especially, my gifts. I love thinking of unique presents that are catered to each friend and family member... and nothing is more creative than planning (and presenting) themed bundles. For our first Pet Present Extravaganza basket, my theme is sleepytime puppy! Serving as our "basket" in this case is a too cute bassinet – Read more