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Get bedtime back on track, ready for school

by | Aug 26, 2026 | Uncategorized | 0 comments

How on earth do we get bedtime back on track ready for school next week?

Don’t wait until next week, start now…

Bring bedtime forward by 15 mins every few days

Late bedtimes and slower mornings are one of the many benefits of the summer holidays. But as the start of term approaches you might be wondering how you’re going to get everyone out the house by 8am next week.

The best thing to do is start now and bring bedtime forward gradually – 15 mins every few days. It’s really hard to make a big change to bedtime quickly, but this approach helps to shift the body clock.

It’s not just bedtime that needs shifting though. Don’t forget to also:

  • Shift mealtimes earlier, particularly breakfast and supper

  • Wake them a little earlier each morning

  • Remove any naps that have crept back in

Making some gradual changes now will likely make those first mornings back to school or nursery a little easier.

When are you planning to start the bedtime shift, this week or next? Or are you leaving it to the last minute?!

Emma x

 

Testimonials

Superb talk from Emma to help us understand how the whole family can sleep better. 

So important for general well-being, these tips and tricks will be put to good use immediately.

Knight Frank, Equity Partner

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The Family Network had the pleasure of inviting Emma a professional child sleep coach to our London HQ earlier this week.

Emma delivered a thoroughly interesting 45-minute presentation, followed by a Q&A session. Her presentation delved into the factors impacting children’s sleep patterns. We learned how to address sleep issues and implement effective sleep routines for not only our children, but the entire family.

Post-event feedback from attendees was extremely positive. Many attendees reported that they are intending to implement several of Emma’s recommendations. On this basis I am confident it was a helpful and well-received session.

CBRE, Family Network

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Emma gave an insightful and practical talk to the sleep deprived parents of British Land.

As well as being clear on the foundations on how to set children up for a good night’s sleep, Emma also provided us with some really useful strategies and tips on how to deal with night and early morning wakings. Even just understanding what is normal for children of preschool / primary age and why they may struggle to get to (and stay) asleep was hugely helpful.

I expect many of us made some instant improvements to our bedtime routine as a result!

British Land, Parents & Carers Committee

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Little Happy Sleepers delivered a fantastic session on ‘Improving Sleep for the Whole Family’ as part of Addleshaw Goddard’s ‘Family Health Month’.

Emma shared some amazing tips and techniques to help children sleep better and for the whole family to feel more rested.

Emma’s delivery was clear, extremely helpful, and covered a range of useful methods to help sleep for all ages from toddlers through to teenagers. Judging by the number of follow up questions this is clearly an area of interest.

Thank you, Emma, for an excellent and informative session.

Addleshaw Goddard, Legal Director

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Huge thanks to Emma for her insightful talk on juggling work, life and parenthood. Heling parents and future parents explore techniques to enhance the day to day and the all important how to get little ones to sleep was invaluable. A really enjoyable talk and look forward to seeing Emma again.

A great and insightful talk from Emma on the work life juggle of parenthood along with how to help your little ones sleep. Helping both parents and future parents explore techniques to enhance the day to day. A really enjoyable talk and look forward to seeing Emma again.

Allsop, Head of Marketing

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