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Tip 1:
Choose books that appeal to your children.
Lots of rhyme and repetition are wonderful, particularly for small children. - Reading tips from an “L” plate mother
Tip 2:
If you have a new book you’d like to introduce to them, make sure you project excitement and enthusiasm. It’s important to “sell” the book to them!
Tip 3:
Let children know in advance that bedtime is coming. For example, "Just one more game and then it's time to get ready for bed" - and mean what you say. This can prevent your child pestering for more time to stay up.
Tip 4:
Sleep problems are sometimes more to do with where and when a child sleeps, rather than whether a child sleeps.
Tip 5:
Sleep rhythms take some time to change so you can expect to wait for about two weeks before you see any real change in sleep 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.
SING-ALONG RHYMING BOOKS!
One of the fondest and most enduring memories many people have of childhood is of course, songs and rhymes! In fact, what else can you remember with word-for-word accuracy like your favourite rhymes? Rhyming picture books are one of the ways a young brain learns best. With the rhythmic and predictable patterns of these rhyming picture books, many young children are able to easily remember these stories – a great way to introduce the young ones to reading. Parents will be amazed at how quickly their bubs memorise the words and read and sing along! Rhyming books are a wonderful way to get the little ones to join in.
To see our rhyming books in the range, click here.
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