Families Edinburgh Nov/Dec 20/20

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FAMILY LIFE

Is Bedtime a Battle?

How one member of a family is sleeping will almost definitely affect everyone in your home. Maybe sleep patterns have shifted? Maybe getting your child to bed was always hard, or getting them to stay in their bed once you got them there? Or is it you that has problems with sleep? The internet is full of advice on sleep problems - but it’s not just about knowing what you should be doing. Knowing how to implement changes to behaviours is the key. Michael, a sleep counsellor with over 20 years experience, can guide you through the issues and offer effective, and long lasting solutions. “Michael went above and beyond when helping me with my son, who now sleeps in his bed all night and only gets up if his nappy needs changed.” Find out more

Top Self-Care Tips for Working Parents

The Covid-19 pandemic has been a huge test of parents’ resilience and adaptability. So how can you last the distance? Mental well-being is crucial for the long haul - and because your mental health effects that of your children. Our friends at Working Mums have 8 top tips for looking after yourself if you’re a working parent. READ MORE familiesonline.co.uk

Christmas if You’re Separated

By Rebecca Giraud and Bob Greig

All separated parents have a puzzle to solve at Christmas. How are you going to create a Christmas that is affordable, achievable, pleases the kids and works for your child’s other parent? None of this is easy… READ MORE November/ December 15


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