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Mindful Bedrooms: Routines and Mindfulness Practices to Help Your Evenings

A calm bedroom matters, but a settled mind matters too. In part two, we explore how predictable bedtime routines, body scans, breathing, gratitude and gentle reading can help children transition...

Posted on Jun 29, 2026 By Katie Barley

The Busy Parent’s Guide to Journalling (in Just Five Minutes a Day!)

Journalling does not need to take hours or involve pages of perfect writing. Discover how just five minutes a day can help busy parents offload worries, notice meaningful moments and...

Posted on Jun 10, 2026 By Gemma Coe

The Busy Parent’s Guide to Journalling (in Just Five Minutes a Day!)

What Is Sleep? Book Review: Helping Children Understand Why Sleep Matters

The Usborne lift-the-flap book What Is Sleep? helps children understand why sleep is so important for their bodies and minds. In this review, we explore how this engaging book can...

Posted on Apr 13, 2026 By Gemma Coe

Why Do I Have to Go to Bed? Book Review: Helping Children Understand the Importance of Sleep

A reassuring and interactive lift-the-flap book from Usborne, Why Do I Have to Go to Bed? helps children understand why sleep is important for their bodies and minds. In this...

Posted on Mar 23, 2026 By Gemma Coe

Why do I have to go to bed book review: Mind+Moon

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The Invisible String Book Review: The Perfect Book for Bedtime Reassurance

A gentle and reassuring picture book, The Invisible String by Patrice Karst helps children understand that love connects us even when we are apart. In this review, we explore why...

Posted on Mar 16, 2026 By Gemma Coe

Book Review:The Dreamies by Iona Campbell

Nightmares are more common than we think, but very few children’s books meet them with both imagination and evidence-based reassurance. In this honest (and admittedly biased) review, we explore why...

Posted on Feb 16, 2026 By Gemma Coe

Book Review:The Dreamies by Iona Campbell

10 of the Best Screen-Free Bedtime Activities for Children Aged 3–10

Looking for calmer evenings without screens? These ten expert-recommended bedtime activities are perfect for children aged 3–10. From yoga and mindfulness to puzzles and affirmations, each one helps your child...

Posted on Nov 13, 2025 By Gemma Coe

Mindfulness, Meditation and Breathwork for Kids: 5 Gentle Bedtime Techniques

Mindfulness and bedtime go hand in hand. Explore five gentle, research-backed techniques to help your child wind down with calm and connection, no screens required.

Posted on Sep 11, 2025 By Gemma Coe