All posts tagged: bedtime

Early bedtime for Tuchel, but let the kids stay up says England boss

Early bedtime for Tuchel, but let the kids stay up says England boss

Published by Sam Flores

ATLANTA, July 1 : England manager Thomas Tuchel did not see his next World Cup opponents in action due to an early bedtime routine, but after his side came back to beat the Democratic Republic of Congo to reach the last 16 he appealed to English parents to let the children stay up. Harry Kane scored two late goals in Wednesday’s 2-1 win over DR Congo, and England will meet Mexico at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday. Mexico beat Ecuador on Tuesday night, but after kickoff was delayed by an hour due to adverse weather, Tuchel decided to give the game a miss. “I was happy to watch the first half and then it wasn’t on, and I slept at 10 o’clock,” Tuchel told reporters after England’s win. “Very unusual for me, but I have somehow a crazy early bedtime during this World Cup and I didn’t see it. I saw the result, of course, and I saw that they didn’t concede, and it will be a tough one.” Tuchel then had a message for …

Bedtime blues: London ‘killing off nightlife’ as UK city with strictest licensing rules

Bedtime blues: London ‘killing off nightlife’ as UK city with strictest licensing rules

Published by Sam Flores

London has the earliest council-mandated bedtime of any other city in the UK as a result of policies in nightlife districts that oppose any new bar or restaurant opening past 11pm. These strict restrictions on pubs and bars are “killing off nightlife” in the capital, experts have said, while other cities including Manchester, Birmingham and Leeds are experiencing an after-hours boom because they have more lenient rules. Councils across the capital have “core hours policies” in place, meaning that when new venues wish to open, the licensing committee is directed to refuse any openings past a certain time. In Hackney – the east London borough previously known for its vibrant nightlife – this curfew is set at 11pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends. Westminster council, which is in charge of Soho and the West End, London’s nightlife district, has a core hours policy meaning applications for new bars and restaurants opening past 11.30pm on weeknights and midnight on weekends are refused. The council has defined its main nightlife district as what it calls a …

Halo Stops Bedtime Scrolling so You Can Go the F to Sleep

Halo Stops Bedtime Scrolling so You Can Go the F to Sleep

Published by skeptic

I had every intention of reading when I got into bed, but my e-reader wouldn’t power up. Instead, I launched Instagram because I’m Gen X and that’s where we watch TikTok. After 20 minutes, I was nearly done, except the last video wasn’t funny enough, so I needed one more. By the time my gaze shifted two centimeters up to check the itty-bitty clock on my screen, a full 65 minutes had passed. Like everyone else on the planet, I was deeply disappointed in my lack of restraint against ye mighty smartphone and pledged to leave it in another room every night thereafter, which I did precisely zero times. A few weeks later, a little white puck arrived in the mail. A representative from ScreenZen had sent me Halo, a $49 app-blocking device that creates a geofence (or “halo”) around any space you choose. Halo is the device, and ScreenZen is the app used to manage it, as well as the name of the company. The app is free with no upsells and no subscription …

School’s out. But do children still need a strict bedtime during the summer?

School’s out. But do children still need a strict bedtime during the summer?

Published by Daniella Wilson

Get the Well Enough newsletter with Harry Bullmore for tips on living a healthier, happier and longer life Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore Get the Well Enough email with Harry Bullmore School is finally out for many kids across the U.S. and the sun is up in the sky later and later. But doctors say that shouldn’t mean there’s no bedtime. Sleep is incredibly important for developing brains and bodies, and federal guidance says children aged 12 and below need 9-12 hours a night. Getting enough sleep also protects from the risk of developing chronic disease, suffering from mental illness and being injured. That’s why it’s crucial for kids participating in sports and other activities to have a bedtime even during the break, Cleveland Clinic sleep specialist Dr. Brian Chen said Friday. This way, parents will know their kids are getting the sleep they need. School’s out and it’s time for summer camps for kids across the U.S. Here’s why experts say you might not want to push their bedtime (Getty Images/iStock) …

Brooding identified as a major driver of bedtime procrastination, alongside physical markers of stress

Brooding identified as a major driver of bedtime procrastination, alongside physical markers of stress

Published by José Betancourt

People who stay up later than intended may have a weaker physiological capacity for self-control. A new study published in the Journal of Health Psychology links lower heart rate variability to greater bedtime procrastination. Many individuals experience the temptation to prolong their use of digital devices, or complete further tasks, despite being aware that they should already be asleep—a behavior known as bedtime procrastination. Scientists have previously connected bedtime procrastination to difficulties with managing behavior and emotions. Individuals who struggle to prioritize long-term wellbeing over short-term enjoyment, or who have trouble regulating negative feelings, are thought to be more prone to pushing their bedtime later. What has been less well understood is whether this tendency also has a measurable biological marker. A promising candidate is heart rate variability (HRV), defined as the natural variation in the time between heartbeats. Previous research has demonstrated that a higher level of this variability—particularly the component driven by the body’s calming “rest and digest” nervous system (the vagus nerve)—is associated with adaptability to stress and a greater capacity for …

Why Melatonin Shouldn’t Be A Bedtime Go-To For Kids

Why Melatonin Shouldn’t Be A Bedtime Go-To For Kids

Published by Sam Flores

WEDNESDAY, May 6, 2026 (HealthDay News) — If your child has trouble falling asleep, you are not alone. And when a child does not sleep well, it can affect everyone’s sleep in the home.  Many families are looking for a simple solution, and melatonin often feels like an easy one because it is sold over the counter and is widely seen as “natural.” But natural does not always mean that it is risk-free or the right choice for your child. As a pediatric pulmonologist and sleep medicine specialist at Children’s Health in Dallas, I talk with families every day about what healthy sleep looks like in children. Melatonin may have a role in certain patients or situations, but for most kids with sleep problems, it should not be the first move.  The better first step is usually to look at sleep habits, bedtime routine and whether something else may be affecting sleep. Melatonin is a hormone the body makes naturally that helps regulate the sleep-wake cycle. When it gets dark in the evening, the brain …

Bedtime Is a Mess | Psychology Today

Bedtime Is a Mess | Psychology Today

Published by Jenni Sidey

In many, if not most, American homes, bedtime is a mess right now. Many children won’t go to sleep without a parent in the room, call for their parents a million times, get out of bed over and over, come to sleep in their parents’ bed in the middle of the night, or start out there and never leave. Parents are exhausted, and they get little or no evening time to themselves. Why is this, and what can we do about it? Well, there is obviously not one answer that fits every family and every situation, but one thing has occurred to me. And that is, that in this age of Gentle Parenting, parents are often shying away from insisting that their children go to bed and stay in bed. They are often having trouble being firm about this; in other words, they are having trouble not being nice or gentle. They are having trouble raising their voices, if needed, to make sure their child knows it is time to go to sleep, and this …

People Who Look Forward To Bedtime Pretty Much All Day Usually Have These 11 Distinct Traits

People Who Look Forward To Bedtime Pretty Much All Day Usually Have These 11 Distinct Traits

Published by Jenni Sidey

Some people live for the weekend while others get through work by looking forward to their next vacation. However, there’s another group of often exhausted, overstimulated people who look forward to bedtime pretty much all day who usually have certain distinct traits that set them apart from the rest. But in our “hustle culture” that tends to praise burnout, it’s not surprising that more people are adopting this daily mentality. They’re living for bedtime, and their daily habits and routines remind people of that. From being sensitive people who are easily overstimulated to taking on more than they can handle at work, they’re quickly exhausted by waking hours and fantasizing about sleeping with the chaos of the world tuned out. People who look forward to bedtime pretty much all day usually have these 11 distinct traits 1. They’re emotionally sensitive Bagus Production | Shutterstock According to a study from Scientific Reports, many highly sensitive people aren’t just tuned into other people’s emotions, with a tendency to adopt the feelings of others as if they’re their …

Poetry, eye cream and a bedtime neck massage: 12 things you loved most in March | Life and style

Poetry, eye cream and a bedtime neck massage: 12 things you loved most in March | Life and style

Published by Sam Flores

March claims to be spring – and some of it even reckons it’s British summertime – but even the sunniest days are “summer in the sunshine, winter in the shade”. Judging by the products you loved most, you haven’t decided whether to emerge from hibernation yet, either. The Guardian’s journalism is independent. We will earn a commission if you buy something through an affiliate link. Learn more. Pillows and bed socks accounted for a quarter of all your favourite things this month, and your fashion must-have was a snuggly hoodie. But your enthusiasm for a glow-up eye cream and a legendary hot brush suggests you’re harbouring an itch to get out. The best bargain gnocchi Rummo gnocchi di patate, 500g £6.50 at Amazon Chef Tom Hunt was appalled by the UPF content of many of the products he tested for our guide to the best supermarket gnocchi, but his “best bargain” gnocchi proved relatively low on processed ingredients. “A firm, squishy and familiar texture, but a slightly sour flavour,” wrote Tom of these dinky potatoey pillows, …

The bedtime ritual experts say can calm a ‘menopausal mind’ and help you sleep

The bedtime ritual experts say can calm a ‘menopausal mind’ and help you sleep

Published by Daniella Wilson

There are few things quite as relaxing as a hot cup of herbal tea, especially just before bed.  Many of us already take advantage of the benefits of these drinks. Made with herbs such as chamomile, valerian or lavender, they are well known for their calming properties and their ability to help you drift off.  Incorporating a night-time cuppa into your routine can be a natural and effective way to de-stress and prepare the body for a night of restorative rest. “Depending on the plant used, herbal teas can help you unwind, slow down the pace of your evening, and help you rest after a long day,” says pharmacist Mar Sieira.  Furthermore, many of these herbs offer additional health benefits, making them a healthy and delicious way to round off the day. We asked the expert for the top reasons why you should consider including herbal tea in your nightly ritual. 1. The science of sipping: Why herbal teas are the ultimate sleep aid For centuries, herbal teas have been used as natural sleep remedies …