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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
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
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
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
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
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
Nursery rhymes? Nah. Hugs and kisses? Whatevs. It's his crib and he'll cry if he wants to. This baby's not ready for bed— unless dear old Dad dresses in drag. No joke. Read more
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
When Pachelbel composed his "Canon in D," I'm sure it was without these lyrics in mind. Watch this dad sit down and play the tune while crooning about his day-to-day toils and parenting trials. Lullabies are typically soft and soothing, but hearing dad whine about his life wouldn't exactly put me on the train to sweet dream-ville. It's still very charming though. read more Read more
Carry the Valentine's Day celebration into the bedtime routine by reading your kids a book about love. From classic stories of giving to the latest in love-themed kids literature, these 10 heartwarming reads are sure to spread the love on Feb. 14. Read more
