Feelings can be overwhelming sometimes, especially for children who haven’t learned how to react and respond to them. Managing emotions, even more so during stressful situations, can be difficult regardless of age. This is especially true when routines are disrupted. Routines play a key role in promoting feelings of safety and security in children and when boundaries are broken, they can feel more vulnerable and unsettled.
Feelings can be overwhelming sometimes, especially for children who haven’t learned how to react and respond to them. Managing emotions, even more so during stressful situations, can be difficult regardless of age. This is especially true when routines are disrupted. Routines play a key role in promoting feelings of safety and security in children and when boundaries are broken, they can feel more vulnerable and unsettled.
Read MoreIn honor of World Sleep Month, we’ve decided to connect you with an amazing sleep expert and scientist to dive into why sleep is so important for both us and our little ones. Dr. Azizi Seixas is an Assistant Professor with a deep-rooted passion for sleep with a specialism in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and health technology. As well as being a husband and father to two, Dr. Azizi Seixas is able to touch on all sides of why sleep is vital - scientifically and as a loving parent.
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Read MoreThe start of the year is always the most popular time for people to reflect back on their habits and craft some resolutions to help them reach new (or stubborn) goals. It’s a fresh and blank slate - 365 days for us to become better versions of ourselves, and the same goes for our kids.
Read MoreThe end of November is finally upon us, and you know what that means - Thanksgiving! Practicing gratitude and giving thanks at this time of year has been an American tradition for centuries. While not always easy with traveling to and from family, cooking for hours on end and the extra buzz of excitement in the air, it’s important to take some time to give thanks and show how grateful we all are for the small things in our lives.
Read MoreAs a child, you’d fight naps. Ask for a million bedtime stories. Beg for a nighttime drink. If only you knew then what you know now – sleep is essential. We all need sleep. And as we get older, we learn to appreciate why. From more energy to better health to a sharper mind, sleep during the night helps fuel us during the day.
Read MoreOn most days, it seems like all we’re doing is running from one activity to another. Soccer games, gymnastic practice, dance lessons, and more. We’re so busy that we barely have time to even think about what we’re doing in the moment, our minds are already looking ahead to what’s next. The busier the better, right? Well, maybe not.
Read MoreA good night’s sleep is important for us all, especially kids, as it helps keep them happy and healthy. Establishing a relaxing bedtime routine is one of the best ways to help kids get a good night's sleep. Check out our sleep expert, Dr Kennedy’s, top bedtime tips.
Read MoreAll kids sometimes experience feelings of worry or stress, but you can help keep them happy and healthy with these top tips from our Clinical Psychologist, Dr Kennedy.
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