Sleep Tip #52: Take Shifts When Your Children Can’t Sleep

When you are raising children with a partner, there is no need for both parents to get a bad night’s rest. In order to minimize the impacts of sleepless children, set up shifts for you and your partner. If you like to go to bed early and your partner stays up late, give them the late night shift and take the early morning one yourself. If you both tend to be night owls or early risers, split up the days of the week where one of you is on call for your children. This will allow both of you to equally get some quality sleep.

Sleep Tip #14: Create a Consistent Wind-Down Routine

The brain needs at least an hour of wind-down time before you go to sleep every night. Instead of playing on your Blackberry, iPhone, or laptop, take time to relax before bed. Using the excuse of having to work all day and not having time to partake in leisurely activities right before bed should be erased from your mindset! Make sure you set specific times to play with your children, watch TV, or shop online earlier in the night.