subject: 20 Ways to Help Your Child Sleep Better [print this page] Author: Mellisa Dormoy
Bedtime can be a stressful time for many kids and adults alike. Parents often cite the need for calming techniques for their children before bed. But there is an abundance of ways that parents can help kids transition into peaceful sleep each and every night. Most involve spending time with your child and interacting in quiet ways that encouraging bonding and showing love. Just as adults may not be able to drift off to sleep as soon as heads hit the pillow, children also need time to relax before going to sleep. It may not be as easy for kids especially if they have some unresolved issues of the day to deal with. With the fast-paced cycle of School - Homework - Dinner - Bed, children often do not have enough time to really work out everything that has happened during the day. Sometimes they do not get enough time to actually talk about it even when parents make an effort to do so. At the end of the day parents are tired to and may look forward to a few quiet moments to themselves. However, there are EASY ways to help your child to relax and find calm after a full day's activities. The age old practice of a story before bedtime does wonders to help a child transition into quiet, nourishing sleep. Engage your child with old-fashioned stories and fairytales that are nourishing rather than book versions of cartoons. Look in your local library for good older books such as "Tales from Denmark" France or other countries. Find books on your own book shelves that deal with oral history or myths. These books seem to contain wonderful oral tales and traditions told from generations back that are purposefully created to teach. Your child will gain emotional intelligence and critical thinking skills while exploring ethics, emotions and common sense. At the same time, the dreaminess of these old folk tales really calm and soothe, preparing everyone for a restful night. In addition to a nightly fairytale, here are some other wonderful waysof connecting with your child and helping him sleep better and more peaceful.
20 ways to helpyour childsleep better Organic Lavender oil scent on pillow/chest "Baby" Massage with natural oils imbued with Lavender essential oil Sharing difficult moments followed by the best moments of the day with a parent Holding & cuddling your child and telling him how very much he is loved and cherished A guided meditation by mom or CD Head, arm and foot massage Consistent Bedtime ritual (maintaining similar schedule and quiet activities) Discuss any difficult moments of the day and use the bubble blower to blow worries away and then watch them pop Warm bath with organic lavender oil and cuddling up with a parent while a story is read Prayer or spiritual meditation Feng Shui a childs bedroom (clear the energy) Calming colors in a room (no bright reds for example) Quiet classical or spiritual music Face & scalp massage Reflexology on the hands or feet Soothing out your childsaura Sing a quiet sweet lullaby together Simple Meditation lead by mom or dad Doing the Balloon Breathe tummy breathing (inhale deeply and allow the air to flow down into the tummy to expand it out like a big balloon and then exhale slowly for a calming effect on the whole body) Tell an enchanting story from your own childhood, embellish it with vivid details Additionally, there are things you may want to avoid right before bedtime snacks, sugary drinks getting into upsetting conversations TV Rushing to get the children to bed Leaving issues/bad feeling unresolved intense play without cool-down time Bedtime is an important time in each child's day. It is special time to share with a parent, relax and enjoy the present. If you allow adequate time for your child to transition into dreamtime with your soothing presence, your child is likely to sharemany things thatare in his heart. Allow that opportunity for true bonding by applying any of the above techniques, taking your timeand truly enjoying being in the moment with your child.About the Author:
Kids' Self Esteem expert and founder of ShambalaKids, Mellisa Dormoy helps children and parents improve their lives through guided meditations.
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