When was the last time you read ... it into sleep time. With this in mind, maybe it’s time to go back to what worked so well when we were children and reach for a bedtime story instead?

Narrating fairytales to children before sleep is a bedtime ritual. Children get cosy and calm down for a good night’s sleep as they listen to their favourite stories. A study published in the ...

The story also underscores the importance of healthy sleep for memory consolidation and optimal mood, they add. Each night, Mrs Darling tidies up her sleeping children's memories by storing them ...

When it does come to bedtime, make sure you out a focus ... and selecting bedtime stories that are calming rather than exciting.” as the best pre-sleep routine for young children.