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Essential Ways To Improve Your Quality Of Sleep And Be More Present With Your Family

Are you yearning for a good night’s sleep and some quality family time? The truth is, both are interrelated; better sleep can make you more present and energetic when spending time with your loved ones. But, how can you achieve the elusive restful night while juggling a busy family life?

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A home made dream catcher made my Mini

Not only did two years classrooms flood, but the library and ICT area also flooded. The dining hall has been turned in to a storage area and the school has been unable to serve warm meals. All this uncertainty has resulted in a very anxious Mini. This partly shows by him being filled with bravado and the other side with issues sleeping.

So in addition to working on stopping him being a reluctant sleeper and doing things to prevent nightmares, we also made a dream catcher together. When I say we, what I mean is I held the tape and chatted to him whist he made his own dream catcher.

We used, some wood from a plant in the garden with tape to make into a circle (ish) and then mini used rope to tie round it. He then strung some pretty beads on to string and attached them.

Whilst he concentrated on making the dreamcatcher we talked about their history and all the things that have been worrying him.

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May all your dreams be sweet dreams or 8 ways to help prevent nightmares

 Sleep issues, we have had them all as most of your are aware.  We are also no stranger to nightmares and anxiety at bedtime or during the night.  Most of these things can be helped with some proactive thinking.  Many children around five to nine get nightmares due to becoming aware of the scary things

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