Sleep Tips for You & the Family (Sleep Awareness Week 2025)
Sleep is necessary for one’s mental and physical wellness. Yet, feeling distracted and worrying too much can be tough to fall asleep. Consult with a sleep specialist and your primary doctor for getting sleep. Also, change your relaxation activities before going to sleep. Set a schedule to read, set aside some time to speak to your partner about sleep habits, and have an open communication with them.
Often your partner’s sleep habits might be different than yours. Make a compromise especially if you prefer to read a book, listen to music, and other sleep preferences. Adding shared sleep habits can also be beneficial for both of you to get sleep. Seek professional counseling especially if you or your partner argue too much about sleep habits, sleep disturbances, sleep preferences, and other sleep issues. Have relaxing activities before going to sleep and ensure your partner feels comfortable in having a sleep schedule.
Every year during Daylight Savings Time is the beginning of Sleep Awareness Week ®. This year’s theme is “Make Sleep Health a Priority.” Sometimes neglecting sleep can make it difficult to concentrate and makes it difficult to do physical activities. Also, depriving yourself from sleep can make you have difficulties with your mood and make you feel drowsy at work or at home. Additionally, not sticking to a sleep routine can affect you and your entire family.
Before you drive, make sure you are alert and able to drive your automobile. Avoid driving drowsily by getting enough sleep the night before. Do not drive your automobile if you only have five hours of sleep or less. If you have been awake for more than sixteen hours, do not drive either. Make sure you have a place to sleep especially after drinking alcohol.
As well as getting a ride from a friend or from public transportation. If your friend is unable to drive due to too much alcohol, feeling drowsy, or speaks to you excessively while mixing words together; Make sure your friend has someone to drive them home. Do not permit them to drive while being drowsy and sleepy. Ensure your friend is safe and everyone in the group is safe before going in separate ways, especially after a long day of celebrating a special occasion. If you are driving on a long road trip, take breaks and take turns in driving.
If your children have a challenging time in sleeping, make sure they have the necessary items for them to go to sleep. Play instrumental music or lullabies for them to go to sleep depending on their age. As well as putting their headphones, cellphones, and other electronic devices in another room especially if the electronic devices keep them awake at night. Read to them or use a sleep story app with your cell phone to help them relax before going to sleep. Nonetheless, ensure that your children are comfortable sleeping in their room with a night light.
You can also use a pillow essential spray if your child is more than three years old. Always consult with your child’s pediatrician before using essential oils. Keep essential oils away from your child's reach especially if they are three years old or younger. Encourage your children to go to sleep early and the entire family. Purchase four or seven pairs of pajamas so your child can have a clean pair of sleepwear and feel comfortable sleeping in their pajamas.
Change pajamas frequently especially during hot months and if you sweat too much at night. Another option is to mix and match pajamas. Sing a song together as a family. Nevertheless, create a sleep routine and do not overschedule too many activities before bedtime. Here are resources with more sleep tips.
Sleep Awareness Week ®
Aromatherapy for Children: What's Safe and What's Not-Children's Hospital of Philadelphia:
Aromatherapy for Children: What’s Safe and What’s Not | Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Making Sleep a Priority for Mental Well-Being:
Psychiatry.org - Making Sleep a Priority for Mental Well-Being
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