Being a parent and getting enough restful sleep don’t always go hand in hand. If you’re dealing with a newborn or with a toddler who thinks three in the morning is playtime – or just juggling the mental load of keeping an entire household running – getting a good night’s sleep can feel like a distant memory.
But you need it. Sleep is essential to your health, patience, and sanity.
These 5 tips will help you prioritize sleep and sleep better. Let’s dive in!
Create a Consistent Bedtime Routine
We all know how important consistency is for kids, but what about for us grown-ups? You need consistency, too. So try setting a regular bedtime and sticking to it even on weekends.
About thirty minutes before bedtime, start to wind down. Dim the lights, put away the phone, wash your face, and do something to calm yourself, like reading or stretching. These cues tell your mind that it’s time to power down. You’ll be surprised how much a routine like this can help you reset your internal clock.
Make Your Bedroom a Sanctuary…of Sleep
If your bedroom does quadruple duty as sleeping quarters, laundry room, home office, and kids’ hangout spot, you may be making it harder for mind and body to associate the room with rest. Reclaim your space. Keep your bedroom cool, dark, and quiet.
Block out light with blackout curtains or a comfortable eye mask and banish screens from the room, even if you’re just “scrolling until I feel sleepy.” Invest in bedding that feels like a hug: soft sheets, a cozy duvet, and pillows that support your head just right.
Try Sleep Gummies
If you have tried everything and still find yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., it may be time for a gentle, plant-based sleep aid like an indica gummy to help you wind down after a long and chaotic day.
Formulated with a soothing blend of THC, CBD, and CBN, these gummies are designed to help you relax, fall asleep faster, and stay asleep longer. Just be sure to follow the dosing instructions.
Limit Caffeine and Late-Night Snacks
We need coffee to survive, but too much caffeine late in the day can make it harder to sleep. So try to stop drinking coffee by mid-afternoon and, at night, switch to herbal tea or warm milk instead.
Also, heavy meals or sugary snacks close to bedtime can mess with your digestion and make it harder to settle down. If you’re hungry when it’s getting late, go for something light like a banana, almonds, or a piece of toast.
Ask for Help
It’s okay to need rest. To take a nap. To draft your partner for bedtime duties or ask a grandparent to watch the baby so that you can catch up on your sleep.
Being sleep-deprived isn’t a badge of honor; it’s a health risk. Making sure you get enough rest doesn’t make you inconsiderate. It makes you a more present and energetic parent.
Rediscover Healthy Sleep
You’re not just a parent. You’re a human being who needs to feel rested and clear-headed – and that you’re not on the verge of drifting off into Slumberville as you’re driving the kids to school. Setting up the perfect space for your little ones is also important. I hope these sleep tips for parents help you in what ever stage of parenting you are at.
