Tag: Toddler sleep

Sleep is So Important for Children: Nail the Bedtime Routine

There are statistics that show that children, all over the world, are getting less sleep than ever before. This is an alarming trend which some devastating consequences. Not being able to concentrate and focus in school is just the tip of the iceberg. Tired children 

Arthur is 34 months old

Arthur is now 34 months old. This month has gone by like a flash. The first half we had Mark home with us as it was school Easter holidays, Arthur always loves it when Daddy is off work!! Daddy is big favourite to Arthur right 

Arthur is 32 months old

Arthur is 32 months old. This month has been a busy one.  We have not only moved house, but we also had a week without Mark when he went to London to interview new teachers. I was a little worried about how Arthur would deal 

I have lost the nap war

It’s official, Arthur is no longer napping during the day. I have lost the nap war. I have written about previous nap battles in the past. We’ve had struggles, but in the end I’ve always ‘won’ and nap time would continue. Little blimps have occurred 

27 months

Arthur is 27 months old! This month we have had Nana and Farj here with us (my mum and dad!).  They were here not that long ago in May and when they pulled up at our house without prompting Arthur ran over and said “nana, 

25 months old

Arthur has just turned 25 months old. I can’t believe it’s already been a month since his second birthday, that’s absolutely flown by!! His speech is continuing to improve with what feels like new words appearing every day!!! A new word that has definitely hugely 

The toddler nap battle!

For the last few weeks I have noticed a change in Arthur.  He seems to be quite clingy, needing extra cuddles (always fine by me), but in general less willing to be independent. The biggest impact seems to be nap time.  He is struggling to