Comments on: Time for Mom: Go to Sleep http://lifeasmom.com/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html On the Road to Joyful Motherhood Thu, 09 Feb 2012 05:16:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: 50 Ways to Streamline Your Life, Part Five — Life As Mom http://lifeasmom.com/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-9497 50 Ways to Streamline Your Life, Part Five — Life As Mom Tue, 19 Jan 2010 05:50:54 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-9497 [...] Start going to bed earlier. It may seem counterproductive to spend more time sleeping. But chances are you aren’t [...] [...] Start going to bed earlier. It may seem counterproductive to spend more time sleeping. But chances are you aren’t [...]

]]> By: Stephanie@AHighandNobleCalling http://lifeasmom.com/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-228 Stephanie@AHighandNobleCalling Tue, 03 Jun 2008 22:03:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-228 Bedtimes IS something I have a handle on because I LOVE my sleep almost as much as chocolate!<br/><br/>My children go to bed between 8:30-9 each night and we go to bed right after them (should I say crash headfirst into the pillow?) <br/><br/>We have always been consistent with bedtime because we are the "early to bed type".<br/><br/>My biggest thing to make sure I don't stay up and get my second wind is not to turn on my computer or get into any projects before bed. I know if I start something I will want to get it done. I do read in bed for a short while because I find it very relaxing.<br/><br/>Having a evening routine is just as important as your morning routine. I always remind myself that the next day begins the night before. This keeps my perspective in check! <br/><br/>I usually lay down for 20 minutes in the afternoon. Those 20 minutes energize me so much and prepares me for the next half of my day! I have done it for so long now that my body automatically wakes up in 20 minutes! Bedtimes IS something I have a handle on because I LOVE my sleep almost as much as chocolate!

My children go to bed between 8:30-9 each night and we go to bed right after them (should I say crash headfirst into the pillow?)

We have always been consistent with bedtime because we are the “early to bed type”.

My biggest thing to make sure I don’t stay up and get my second wind is not to turn on my computer or get into any projects before bed. I know if I start something I will want to get it done. I do read in bed for a short while because I find it very relaxing.

Having a evening routine is just as important as your morning routine. I always remind myself that the next day begins the night before. This keeps my perspective in check!

I usually lay down for 20 minutes in the afternoon. Those 20 minutes energize me so much and prepares me for the next half of my day! I have done it for so long now that my body automatically wakes up in 20 minutes!

]]> By: Monica http://lifeasmom.com/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-227 Monica Tue, 03 Jun 2008 21:35:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-227 I needed this encouragement. I am staying up late to have some quiet time with my husband and getting up early to have quiet time with the Lord and I'm that sleepy all the time person you have described. I need to find some balance and get in more sleep! Looking forward to reading more. I needed this encouragement. I am staying up late to have some quiet time with my husband and getting up early to have quiet time with the Lord and I’m that sleepy all the time person you have described. I need to find some balance and get in more sleep! Looking forward to reading more.

]]> By: FishMama http://lifeasmom.com/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-146 FishMama Sun, 25 May 2008 18:50:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-146 Bedtime suggestions coming up this week. ;) Bedtime suggestions coming up this week. ;)

]]> By: Crystal Paine http://lifeasmom.com/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-136 Crystal Paine Sat, 24 May 2008 19:41:00 +0000 http://lifeasmom.net/2008/05/time-for-mom-go-to-sleep.html#comment-136 Oh I needed this--as you well know! ;)<br/><br/>I'm thinking my problem recently has been no set bedtime.<br/><br/>I like the idea of having a set bedtime and then going to bed 15 minutes before it.<br/><br/>Any suggestions as to what to do when children's needs are hampering the bedtime? <br/><br/>I'd love to hear suggestions also on getting your children to go to bed at the same time every night; that's something we've long struggled with. (And I'm sure half the problem is a lack of self-discipline on our part; we struggle with having a consistent evening routine.) Oh I needed this–as you well know! ;)

I’m thinking my problem recently has been no set bedtime.

I like the idea of having a set bedtime and then going to bed 15 minutes before it.

Any suggestions as to what to do when children’s needs are hampering the bedtime?

I’d love to hear suggestions also on getting your children to go to bed at the same time every night; that’s something we’ve long struggled with. (And I’m sure half the problem is a lack of self-discipline on our part; we struggle with having a consistent evening routine.)

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