Putting your child (children) to bed can be one of the hardest parts of being a parent, as children will usually come up with every trick in the book to stay up even if it is just a few minutes longer. Even some infants suffer from parent separation anxiety. If you have an infant or toddler that has a hard time falling asleep and staying asleep, I have provided some helpful time-tested tips and techniques for nighttime parenting. Read more »
Weight Loss Tip: Sleep and Adulterated Diet Pills Don’t Mix
A report by the American Journal on Additions states that diet pills that are adulterated with undeclared pharmaceutical ingredients can be addictive, cause feelings of hopelessness and impaired sleep. The FDA has issued several warnings on diet pills specifically amphetamine based ones from Brazil. Read more »
How to Sleep in the Car Really Fast
Every year when I was younger my parents would take us on our annual family trip. We always drove and would try to get to our destination the first day which meant a lot of hours in the car. I would have to share the back seat with my younger brother, so trying to sleep some of the time away was a bit difficult. Today with the economy many people are on the road for spring break because air fare cuts into the cost of thier vacation. Long car trips that last longer than six hours requires some needed rest for the driver(s) as well as the passengers, but what if you can’t get to sleep in the car really fast? Here are some ideas to help: Read more »