Stages:
From infancy to old age, this section examines what it means to sleep well at every stage of life
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...
How does menopause affect sleep?
Mood changes, memory difficulties, and body aches can all be factors affected by menopause. But sleep issues are another huge factor that many experience but did not anticipate. And it’s no surprise, as according to a survey conducted by Ipsos MORI, 79% of women...
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?
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
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....
Why won’t my child stop having nightmares?
Jane Teresa Anderson recalls having “lots and lots of nightmares” as a child. “My parents generally told me to just go back to sleep.” The dream therapist and analyst believes that there are other ways to respond when your child has a nightmare. Do children have more...
Waking up wet
Wet dreams were common for most of us during puberty. Many of us can remember the awkward mornings during adolescence, waking up to the confusion of what happened during the night. Was it all a dream? Was it just your imagination? A wet dream, formally known as...
Why it’s still okay to sleep with a teddy – even as an adult
Doze delves into why more young adults are holding onto childhood comforts like their teddy or blankets. For some, these are more than just nostalgic items; they are essential for a good night’s sleep. By sharing personal experiences, expert opinions, and...
Beauty sleep or sleep deprived? Turning rest into a ritual
Amidst growing anxiety about the quality of the country’s sleep, after the UK was declared to be in the midst of a ‘sleep crisis’, an emerging trend on social media reveals one demographic with an entirely different priority — beauty. Who? Teenage girls. “I saw video...