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9 Ways To Prepare Your Children For When The Clocks Go Forward

Not long now until the clocks are go forward because of daylight savings. Here's how to cope if you're worried it will affect your child's bedtime and sleep routine.

The Best Ways to Stop Children Being Afraid of the Dark

Whether it’s monsters under the bed, or the bogeyman at the window, small children have a propensity to have one major fear in common: the dark.

How to Get Kids to Sleep in the Hot Summer Months

With the long light evenings and when temperatures rise, it can be really hard to get children to sleep in the summer months. Check out our guide for more peaceful nights.

How to Help Kids Sleep Before the Babysitter Arrives

You don't have to put your children to bed before one of our babysitters arrive - but you may prefer to leave when they're already asleep. If so, our handy tips can help you get them off to the land of nod as quickly as possible.

The Best Ideas for Hosting an Awesome Pyjama Party or Sleepover

Hosting a sleepover can be fun but exhausting!  We have some hints, tips and ideas to ensure your kids pyjama party or sleepover goes with a bang. 

10 Top Tips for keeping Children Cool, Calm and Protected in the Sun

As temperatures soar we discover 10 ways to keep your cool with kids in the heat.

How Much Sleep Do Kids Really Need?

Bedtime routine is essential, yet children's sleep patterns can become erratic - sometimes seemingly out of the blue. We uncover the truth and the requirements on how much sleep kids really need.

How to become a babysitter

Babysitting can be a great way to earn some extra income, but there are several important steps to consider before you become a babysitter.

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