Many of us want to know how to get better sleep. Natural sleep tips like using light blocking curtains and sipping on chamomile tea can help, but there’s more to the story. Here are some of the best ways to get your body back in balance and lay the foundation for a great night’s … [Read more...] about 8 Natural Sleep Tips for Deeper & Better Rest
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Why I’m a Passionate Co-Sleeping Advocate
By contributing writer Andrea Vandiver Okay. Here I go, treading into controversial territory. I feel some fear and shame about announcing to the world that we practice co-sleeping. And that’s partly why I want to write about this. It’s trendy to joke about our “downfalls” as … [Read more...] about Why I’m a Passionate Co-Sleeping Advocate
How I Finally Kicked My Staying-Up-Too-Late Habit (Introducing the Go-to-Bed Challenge!)
I used to suffer from a serious condition called BCI. (Butt-on-Couch Inertia.) It's a terrible affliction whereby the sufferer's butt is superglued to the couch in the evenings amidst the magical stillness and silence of the late-night hours. This chronic condition is … [Read more...] about How I Finally Kicked My Staying-Up-Too-Late Habit (Introducing the Go-to-Bed Challenge!)
Dear Sleep-Deprived Mama: Here’s the Story I Was Too Scared to Tell
Warning: this post is longer than the longest thing in the world. I should have split it up, but I didn't want to. You've been forewarned. Hey Pretty Mama, in your yoga pants and ponytail, slamming back the coffee like it’s magic (which it totally is). I’m terrified to write this … [Read more...] about Dear Sleep-Deprived Mama: Here’s the Story I Was Too Scared to Tell
Is Your Mattress Toxic? Hidden Dangers in Your Sleeping Environment
(Hold on to your hats, kids - this is a long one!) How many hours of your life do you spend in your bed? (Well, you take the number of children you have, divide it by the square root of fussy teething nights, subtract the nightmares, the bedwetting and the stomach flu, then you … [Read more...] about Is Your Mattress Toxic? Hidden Dangers in Your Sleeping Environment