Hi , my name is Mollie and welcome to my parents blog where we cover topics such as education, health, holidays and homework to name but a few.

Hard work isn’t it? Whether we are discussing the internet or punishment, parents always have an uphill battle. From kids through to teens, we provide the safety and love they are all looking for, from putting them to bed to taking them to school through to adulthoood..it’s a long and wonderful journey.

Getting a good night sleep is important for both parents and children; being an important factor in our psychological well-being. Young children often try to avoid sleep which is mainly due to their natural curiosity and the thought of missing something of importance. The amount of sleep that a child needs varies and is often up to the individual. Good sleeping patterns will however help your child to get into a good routine, and enable the entire family to sleep better. (more…)

The only way to prevent acne is through having good sleep every night. This is what most mothers tell their teenaged kids, no matter what country they come from. Mothers know best, but do mothers really know correct acne prevention? How does lack of sleep cause acne?

Sleep deprivation is not a direct cause of acne–but it definitely affects acne. If you had enough sleep, your pimple may be banished because you’ll be getting all the healthy benefits of having a good rest. Because sleep is one of the important things that your body needs.

Observe that when you’re not having quality sleep, like sleeping for 5 to 6 hours only but waking up relaxed and refreshed rather than tired even after sleeping for up to 10 hours, your skin would appear blotched and reddish in spots. If you had acne, they will look inflamed. Sleep deprivation also increases resistance to insulin, which could lead to diabetes. This condition could get the inflammation of acne worse.

Another direct effect of sleep deficit is obesity. Lack of sleep causes increase on Grehlin levels, which boost appetite, and excessive production stress hormones, which regulates digestion and immune system.

All these negative conditions caused by only a few hours of sleep deficit will surely aggravate your acne. Therefore, if your body were healthy and your body chemistry happy, your skin would be clear. Teenagers should learn and acquire good sleeping habits while still young because acne is not exclusive to teenage skin. So, mothers know best, after all.

Does your baby or toddler have problems with their sleeping patterns? Do they keep you awake most nights with their tossing and turning? Most babies will keep their parents up to some extent, although it is estimated that over one-quarter of all youngsters have severe sleeping problems. If you are struggling to cope with your child’s erratic sleeping patterns, there are several tips that you can try that may help your child to get more of the much needed sleep. (more…)