Sleeping next to my baby

Sleeping next to my baby

For Amber Nicholson, co-sleeping with her baby gave her a sense of security and comfort she never could have imagined. “Having my son sleep away from me caused me more worry, wondering if he was ok instead of him right next to us. We all slept better together.” The...
Menstrual Hygiene Day: Sleep and your period

Menstrual Hygiene Day: Sleep and your period

To free bleed onto my sheets or not to free bleed onto my sheets? Unfortunately, that is the question many women and those who menstruate face when deciding whether to sleep in a tampon or wear an uncomfortable sanitary towel on their period. The night before is often...
Napping: Why is it such a necessity for children?

Napping: Why is it such a necessity for children?

All parents know fine and well that young children need a daytime nap, but do we know why? For the little ones in our lives, napping is not just a pause from the day’s activities; it’s a fundamental component of their day-to-day life.  Leigh Coates Leigh Coates,...
The sleep snatcher of 2010: DS after dark

The sleep snatcher of 2010: DS after dark

A tale as old as time: a child stashing their Nintendo DS under their pillow, practically convulsing as a parent edges closer to confiscate the glowing device. The quiet click of buttons, the flicker of Pokémon Platinum or Super Mario Bros lighting up a dark room....