Soft Lighting Keeps Monsters Away

As autumn descends into Fall, and long bright days pave the way to dark evenings, a lot of parents are going to be awakened by their small child’s newly developed fear of darkness. According to WebMD, fear of the dark typically manifests itself around the ages of 2-3 when children reach the stage of brain development where the imagination takes off, but isn’t yet experienced enough to discern reality from non-reality.

Children can find it extremely difficult to go to sleep alone, whether it’s a fear of the dark or the monster under their bed, there’s always something stopping them from getting a good night’s sleep. Some parents find ways around problems like these, each child is different so it’s important that you find the best way to benefit your child. Apparently, some parents have found that replacing the child’s mattress has made a difference. However, you can always test out different mattresses to see if your child takes to a different type. There are so many mattresses out there, your child needs to make sure they’re comfortable. If your child is more comfortable, perhaps they are more likely to fall asleep. This is just one way that some parents have solved this issue. It’s good to remember that the parents themselves also need to enjoy a good night’s sleep as well so that they can be prepared for the day ahead, refreshed to take care of their children.

It is not just children that find it difficult to get a good night of sleep though. Medical news and articles state that getting a good night of sleep is one of the most essential yet overlooked necessities in life for adults. But what exactly can adults do to make getting to sleep easier? It is no secret that having a regular sleep schedule has a wide variety of benefits and therefore if you are experiencing trouble sleeping, it is in your best interest to find new ways to tackle your insomnia. Consequently, for adults suffering from insomnia, extracted cannabis oil is now increasingly becoming popular all over the world. The main component, CBD, is also responsible for treating patients with anxiety, PTSD, and other stress-related disorders that can contribute to a lack of sleep. There are several reasons why people have a hard time sleeping. It might be due to mental health related issues (depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder), certain medicines, continuous intake of caffeinated drinks, or outside factors like noise. In some cases, episodes of insomnia can be attributed to anxiety. Although CBD research still has a long way to go, early studies suggest that it can help treat anxiety, which contributes to sleeplessness. You can learn more about the potential health-boosting qualities of CBD by researching popular CBD brands such as the ones featured on CBD review site DailyCBD.com. Discover the best CBD reviews in their brand comparison post now live at https://dailycbd.com/en/best-cbd/.

What about treating insomnia in children though? Most experienced parents will tell you, that children this age, do not sleep well with the lights on. Not only can it be dangerous, no parent also wants to wake up to find a new Crayola masterpiece on the walls and on the dresser and on the closet door and on the bed, or have a cranky kid the next day. This is where the nightlight usually comes into play. They provide just enough light that kids can see a bit but keeps the room dim enough to encourage sleep. Parents often make the mistake of purchasing nightlights themed with animals or favorite characters, to make it special for their kid, or to fit the décor. A lot of these end up in toy boxes because they look like toys, which is a situation that isn’t going to play well when one in the morning junior starts screaming because he thinks the giant fish chasing him in his dream are real. Not to mention the fact that it’s just a fundamentally bad idea to invite your children to play with electrical outlets. The best thing for parents to do is to create a good bedtime routine, show their children some educational videos about bedtime and the dark, maybe including some kids rhyming songs or something to keep them engaged, and, most importantly, purchase some LED lights.

LED lighting is a cost-effective way to incorporate a soft glow into your child’s room at night, and it offers enough flexibility to incorporate right into the decor. One recent idea that we posted to Pinterest was a simple short length of rope lighting attached to the backside of the headboard, giving a nice soft glow that will not only keep the boogeyman away, but blends into the room as a design element. Another idea is to plug in your existing strands and throw them under the bed, Vegas-style. The beautiful part is, you can use what you already have, to keep the monsters away.