Books Before Bedtime

Tip 1:

Great gift ideas for kids of all ages.

Give a BIG HUG and kiss goodnight.

Then leave the room while your child is still awake so they learn to settle themselves

Tip 3:

Make sure you lower the noise levels and dim all the lights so nothing can disrupt your child’s sleeping pattern.

Is there a special toy in your child’s life?

Remember to say goodnight to teddy, lion, elephant, bunny and [Enter favourite toy’s name here]...too!

Tip 5:

If your child gets out of bed, make sure you return them to bed immediately. If you allow them to get up, even for a few minutes, it reinforces this behaviour. Promptly put them back to bed to eliminate this behaviour.

‘I AM NOT SLEEPY AND I WILL NOT GO TO BED!’ – SOUND FAMILIAR?

Children often kick up a fuss when getting ready for bed. Going to sleep means missing out on things, and many children are still afraid of the separation at night, especially those under three.

7 out of 10 parents admit their current bedtime routine is less than perfect. This can often lead to sleep deprived parents and grumpy little children.

According to the South Australian Children, Youth and Women's Health Service (CYWHS), children generally find comfort and security in bedtime rituals. A consistent good routine is the key to a good night’s sleep.

SOLUTION: BOOKS BEFORE BEDTIME

Hachette Children’s Books are joining forces with Dymocks in a Books Before Bedtime initiative, to help get bedtimes back on track while promoting the joy of reading.

Books Before Bedtime encourages the emotional connection parents can achieve by cuddling up and reading a good book with their children. We want to help parents create a bedtime routine that promotes the joy of reading and uses books as a sleep association.

PICTURE BOOK OF THE MONTH:
ALL SET FOR THE BIG WET

This vibrant retelling of one of the best-loved stories of all time hosts a uniquely Australian cast of animal characters as they race to get to the ark before the flood.