Learn about sleep
Sleep is a mix of physical tiredness, mental state, body clock, sleep environment, habit, mood, diet, health, and more. And the things we do during the day have a big impact on how well we sleep at night. Understanding sleep is the first step to a better night’s rest.
If your child simply won’t stay in their bed at night, you are not alone. Many families go through phases where bedtime becomes a revolving door - little footsteps down the hallway, repeated requests for “one more cuddle,” or anxiety about being alone. It can be exhausting for the whole family. At Sleep Action, we hear from many parents who are struggling with…
Sleep is a critical aspect of overall health and wellbeing, yet it is often overlooked or given low priority. Adults with learning disabilities and complex support needs encounter sleep challenges at a higher rate and with greater complexity than the general population. The consequences of unmet sleep needs can devastate their mental, physical, and emotional…
Does this sound familiar? You struggle to make progress on the agenda items; the conversations seem unfocused, and the person speaking loses their train of thought mid-sentence. Staff are distracted – one is focused on an unrelated IT issue and is more irritated than usual. Your creative, focused, and dedicated team seem like shadows of…
Looking for ways to help your child get a better night’s sleep? Here are 10 practical tips to help your child fall asleep more easily, stay asleep longer, and wake up feeling rested and ready for the day. 1. Know how much sleep they need Not sure what your child’s bedtime should be? View our average sleep…
What happens when we sleep? Sleep allows our bodies to carry out functions that are vital for our physical and mental wellbeing. Sleep isn’t just rest – it’s essential for keeping your mind and body in top shape. While you’re sleeping, your body and brain are hard at work doing all sorts of important jobs.…
While we usually think of the things we do immediately before bed as the causes of good or bad sleep, it’s important to consider the whole day and not just bedtime. So much of what we do during the day can impact our sleep. Here are 5 tips that can help you get a better…
Why do we sleep? At its most basic, sleep is a biological process that plays a vital role in physical, mental, and emotional health. Sleep enables our bodies to perform vital functions essential for our physical and mental wellbeing, resulting in a range of benefits. During sleep, our brains and bodies are very busy. It…
We know that being a teenager naturally changes your sleep Thanks to changes in your body during adolescence, your brain wants to stay up later and sleep in longer. The problem? School, work and life don’t always agree with that schedule. On top of that, there’s a lot going on – more independence, busy social…
Our pregnancy sleep guide is here to give you some guidance and information to get good quality sleep during your pregnancy and beyond. Understanding sleep challenges during pregnancy Sleep is essential for you and your baby’s development During pregnancy, your sleep will change. Changes to your hormones and physical stress can disrupt sleep differently during…
Some outcomes of poor sleep can be obvious. Others may not be something you connect with fatigue and tiredness. You can use this list as examples of what to look out for as signs of poor sleep. Outcomes of Poor Sleep Daytime difficulties The parts of our brains that help us plan, make decisions, evaluate…
Scottish sleep support line
Sleep Action can offer families resident in Scotland one-to-one sleep support for any child aged 18 months-18 years. Our Sleep Advisors complete a telephone sleep assessment, asking questions on current routines, diet, exercise, and the sleep issue. This can take around an hour. They will then create a sleep plan of cognitive and behavioural changes based on the responses.
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