Parents: Make Bedtime a Social-Emotional Moment with Your Kids
I came across this article today on Edutopia and I thought it was great. The article is also connected to a blog that I began following with some great ideas for parents. I do not have children currently but have done a lot of babysitting over the past 15 years and always enjoy before bedtime reading; probably one of my favorite times. This time gives parents and children some quiet time to bond over a book or events of the day. These quiet moments are a calming time for children and may help them sleep better. The article also mentioned that people that think about things/people etc they are grateful for before they go to sleep, tend to sleep better. Good thoughts = good sleep :)
In January of this year I started writing every night one thing I was grateful for that day. Some days were more difficult than others but it really made me think back on my day and focus on the good part of my day rather than the frustrating moments. I made it to April before I stopped writing. My goal for 2013, try it again for the whole year.
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