Sleep Hub

One in five children have difficulty getting to sleep at night and the main causes are mobile phones, video games, and TV, according to a survey. The survey of 1,000 parents, carried out on behalf of Bensons for Beds, also showed that a lack of sleep can have a dramatic impact on children’s behaviour, affecting their [...]

If bedtime is starting to feel like a fight, it’s time to take action. It’s entirely normal for children to resist bedtime. Surveys suggest that around 1 in 3 preschool children and 1 in 8 school aged children resist going to bed. There are many different ways that even the most angelic child may make [...]

There’s no greater joy than being a parent, but it does come with its challenges. One of the biggest challenges all new parents face is getting enough sleep. If you’ve recently become a parent, you may not feel you’re in a position to celebrate World Sleep Day on 18th March. From late-night feeds to early morning [...]

Some parents make a choice to sleep with their child in the same bed. If co-sleeping is your choice, so-called lifestyle co-sleeping, there is no reason to make a change. There is no set age a child must sleep in their own bed, and there are different norms in different cultures, but most children are [...]

Snoring has been recognised as the most annoying bedroom habit a partner can have. With 41.5% of the UK adult population recognised as snorers, here at Bensons for Beds, we’re hoping to stop the sound of incessant snoring from ruining a good night’s sleep and help you discover the best ways to cope.  What are the causes [...]

I have a love-hate relationship with wearable sleep trackers. I absolutely love that technology is being used to shine a light on sleep; a crucial behaviour which so many of us have neglected in the past. I’m less of a fan of hyped up claims that wearables alone can transform your sleep patterns. Before you buy [...]