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Bedtime stories and sleep routines for families
Practical ideas for bedtime stories, children’s sleep and routines that fit family life.
Sleep & screens
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Audio stories vs cartoons before bed: a parent’s guide
Compare audio stories, cartoons, books and quiet time, with practical ideas for replacing the final episode before bed.
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Screen time before bed: helping children wind down
Practical ways to end screen time before bed, with a transition script, an evening example and ideas for difficult nights.
Read article →Sleep basics
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White noise for children’s sleep: benefits, risks and alternatives
What to consider before using white noise, including volume, placement, duration and alternatives if your child dislikes it.
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How much sleep does a child need by age? A practical guide
Recommended sleep hours from infancy to the teenage years, including naps, plus an example of adding up sleep over 24 hours.
Read article →Choosing stories
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How to choose free audio stories for children
Check narration, adverts, autoplay and access limits before choosing free audio stories for your child’s bedtime.
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Lullabies vs audio stories: what helps children fall asleep?
Compare singing, recorded music and audio stories, with examples to help you choose what your child enjoys at bedtime.
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How to choose a sleep story app for your child
A checklist for comparing sleep story apps: narration, screen-off listening, timers, access limits and subscription terms.
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How to choose bedtime audio stories for children
Choose a bedtime recording by its plot, language, length and narration, with examples of what to listen for.
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AI bedtime stories for children: what parents should check
Review an AI-generated bedtime story for plot, tone, language and personal details before sharing it with your child.
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Sleep stories for three-year-olds: how to choose the right ones
Choose simple bedtime stories for a three-year-old, with an example plot and ways to handle repeated requests or worries.
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Scary stories before bed: how to tell when they are too much
Notice how your child responds to suspense, choose reassuring endings and decide which stories to save for daytime.
Read article →Sleep & routines
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Naps by age: how children’s daytime sleep changes
A guide to typical naps at different ages, signs that a nap may need to change, and quiet-time ideas when sleep does not happen.
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A 15-minute bedtime routine to help your child wind down
Try a short bedtime sequence with time for washing, pyjamas, a cuddle and a story. The timing covers the routine, not falling asleep.
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A bedtime routine for children: how to build one
Build a simple bedtime routine with practical steps you can adapt to your child’s age, including an example for a preschooler.
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Helping your child sleep while travelling
Prepare for bedtime away from home with a packing checklist, an arrival-day example and realistic expectations about disrupted sleep.
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Co-sleeping with an older child: moving to their own bed
A practical approach to helping an older child move to their own bed, with infant safe-sleep guidance clearly separated.
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Sleep & wellbeing
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Sleep stories for adults: a gentle way to wind down
Try a quiet story as part of your evening, with tips on narration, plot, timers and noticing whether listening suits you.
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Bedtime stories for worried children: how they may help
Use a story to open a gentle conversation about worries, with an example, questions to try and guidance on seeking more support.
Read article →About the Dreamsy blog
Practical ideas from Dreamsy for bedtime stories, family routines and quieter evenings. Explore age guides, listening tips and simple steps to try at home.
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