Glow Sleep Services

These covid times have not made it easy for most of us to keep to a set routine or structure...which often leaves us and our little ones with less movement, less outdoor time and even less connection. To help get a better night’s sleep, focus on what you and your kids are doing during the day. Try to get at least 20 minutes of exercise per day. Expending energy will help build sleep pressure for bedtime. @vibedanceandfitness is offering amazing online classes for the fami...ly to do together! Take time to breathe and calm down your nervous system. Stress from the day builds up and often impacts our sleep even though we don’t feel anxious when going to sleep. @littleyogisca has fabulous videos and activities for breath work, yoga and mindfulness with your littles. Limit caffeine to 2 cups max, ideally not after 10am (some can handle later). Watch out for caffeine In things like pop and chocolate for kids close to bedtime. For those working from home, try to keep your workspace out of your bedroom, so that it doesn’t feel like a stressful environment. If that’s not possible, try not to work on your bed. If it’s a must, get dressed and make your bed, rather than working under the covers :) Diet has a big impact on our sleep. Making sure that we’re nourishing ourselves and our kids with balanced meals helps our sleep, as well! Check out @eat2grow.kids.nutrition for great tips on what and how to feed kids! Connection to others helps us to validate, vent, feel grounded and process our emotions. Allot time for your kids and for yourselves to connect with family and friends online or by phone. Make sure to build that connection with each other as well! @socialcircleonline has the most amazing #kidkits and @raeslittlereaders has fabulous ideas for at-home activities. Lastly, know that these things are definitely not going to happen every day for everyone...or probably anyone. One day at a time. One activity at a time. . . . . .#torontohealth #torontosleep #glowsleep #torontosleepconsultant #sleepcounselling #sleepbehaviourtherapist #kidsyogaclass #healthysleep #childsleep #toddlersleep #fitmom #healthykidscommunity #childrensmentalhealth #kidsmentalhealth

There's so much focus on what to do at bedtime to prepare for bed, but did you know that planning for healthy sleep actually starts first thing in the morning? What we do in the morning helps set our circadian rhythm, which is a 24-hour cycle that is part of our internal body clock. Waking up at the same time every day is even more important than going to bed at the same time every night! In fact, waking up at the same time, no matter how little sleep we may have had, all...ows 'sleep pressure' to build up throughout the day, so that we're tired enough to sleep at night. Constant sleep-ins confuse our bodies, as if we're constantly giving ourselves jet lag. As soon as we wake up in the morning (if we’re waking up at our desired wake up time), we should be exposing ourselves to light for at least 20 minutes in the morning to help set our circadian rhythm. Fresh air and eating breakfast are important, as well! Essentially, we want to cue our bodies to recognize morning time, so that it will recognize nighttime, too! . . . #sleepsupport #sleeptips #glowsleep #torontosleep #torontosleepconsultant #sleephelp #bedtimeroutine #tiredmoms #sleepcounselling #sleepsupport #parentgoals #parentingtips #toddlerlife #babysleeptips #toddlersleep #kidssleep #teensleep #torontomentalwellness #mentalhealthmatters #sleepstress #sleepanxiety #anxietytips #morningroutine #insomniasupport #tiredmom See more

I had so much fun doing this one! If your stress level is high and your sleep is suffering, check out this podcast! Thanks @getthegunkout for having me. I love what you’re doing and I’m so happy to be part of it HOW TO GET BETTER SLEEP & WAKE UP FEELING RESTED! Topics discussed: 1. Common sleep concerns... 2. How sleep (and lack of sleep) affects our physical and mental health 3. What you can do to get better sleep and wake up feeling rested 4. How many hours of sleep we actually need every night and how to get better quality sleep 5. What to do if you wake up in the middle of the night and can't fall back asleep 6. Tips for unwinding and clearing your mind before bed 7. What to do if your kids climb into your bed in the middle of the night 8. What you can do today to de-gunk your sleep habits Check out @getthegunkout to listen or tune in wherever you listen to podcasts! . . . . . . . #sleeptips #sleephelp #glowsleep #torontosleepconsultant #torontosleep #torontopodcast #sleepcounsellor #bedtimeroutine #tiredparents #naptimeisthebesttime #narcolepsyawareness #insomniaproblems #sleepscience #sleepadvice #newmomsupport #teenmentalhealth #sleepanxiety #gotobed #torontomoms

I am SO excited to add another social worker to the Glow Sleep Services team! If you think you may be the one, please be in touch! If you know someone who may be a great fit, please share . . . #socialworker #parentingcoach #parentingtherapist #mswrswcounsellor #positiveparentingtips #cbti #ontariotherapist

Is your Sleep Negatively Effecting your Performance? Sleep specialist Julia Glowinski explains how your sleep can mean the different between a HIT and a deduction... https://youtu.be/b7YUT0_TSqQ

Today is World Narcolepsy Day. And it’s not a simple condition like it’s often portrayed on TV or in movies. Narcolepsy can include cataplexy, sleep paralysis, hypnogogic hallucinations, excessive daytime sleep, disrupted night-time sleep and more. In 2019, @wakeupdylan spoke at Pediatric Sleep Day about her experience with her beautiful son, at one point the youngest child with a narcolepsy diagnosis. Not only is she an amazing speaker, but an amazing mom and narcolepsy adv...ocate. Check her out @wakeupdylan...and check out @project_sleep for more narcolepsy info! . . . . #sleephealth #healthysleephabits #narcolepsyawareness #glowsleep #torontosleepconsultant #worldnarcolepsyday #narcolepsysupport #sleephelp #sleepcounselling #tiredparents #pediatricsleep #sleepsupport #adultsleep #sleepdeprivation #sleepanxiety #sleepwell #sleepstress #sleepdisorders See more

Had the best time on this set I can’t wait to share more about this soon...stay tuned!

Happy Pride Month! May next year’s pride festivities be celebrated in person and may we continue to stand and fight for inclusivity and diversity. LGBT2Q+

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