SLEEP STORIES
There is something we do not talk about enough when it comes to baby sleep.
Babies were never designed to sleep silently through the night from the very beginning. Waking, feeding, needing closeness ...
For some people, sleeping pills can feel like a lifeline when sleep has become difficult. After nights of lying awake, clock-watching, worrying about the next day, or feeling desperate for rest, it is...
Nearly two-thirds of people in the UK feel stressed at least once a week, according to Forth’s 2026 UK Stress Statistics. Just over 1 in 6 say they feel stressed every single day.
That’s a lot of peo...
When a parent is severely sleep deprived, they are not simply looking for tips. They are often looking for a way to survive.
They may be feeding through the night, waking every hour, trying to care f...
There is something lovely about this time of year. The days are getting longer, spring is in full swing, and everything starts to feel a little lighter and brighter. But if I’m honest, this is the clo...
Every year, World Sleep Day reminds us of something we already know - sleep matters.
But if we’re honest, most workplaces still treat sleep as a personal lifestyle choice, not a professional priority...
The advice works… except when it doesn’t
Most childhood sleep difficulties respond well to relatively simple changes.
Consistent bedtime routines.
Age-appropriate sleep schedules.
Improved environme...
The move from two naps to one is a big milestone in your baby’s sleep journey. It can feel a little daunting: one day the morning nap seems essential, and the next it feels like it’s causing chaos wit...
Is it just me, or does it feel like everyone is obsessed with longevity at the moment? The market is flooded with lotions, potions, and high-tech machines promising to slow down or even reverse ageing...
When it comes to sleep, women often draw the short straw. Not only are we more prone to insomnia and disrupted sleep than men, but certain life stages, particularly menopause and the menopause transit...
At around 5 months, your baby is entering a beautiful — and slightly chaotic — stage. 😅
Suddenly, they’re rolling over, moving more, fascinated by everything… and just when naps were starting to be...
The arrival of a baby completely transforms a family’s world. At 2 months old, your baby is still tiny, but has already come a long way since those early newborn days. However, many families notice th...
Sleep and mental health are deeply connected. When sleep suffers, so does our ability to think clearly, manage emotions, and cope with daily stress. Unfortunately, many of us are increasingly struggli...
A common question we get asked is...
Does alcohol help or harm sleep?
So let’s start by busting a common and persistent sleep myth: alcohol doesn’t help you sleep better.
Yes, it might make you fee...
Want to improve your sleep naturally? Our #1 sleep tip isn’t a fancy gadget or a complicated routine—it’s consistency. Going to bed and waking up at the same time every day is one of the most effectiv...
Want to sleep better, wake up feeling refreshed, and boost your mood? One of the simplest and most effective habits you can adopt is getting morning sunlight. Even just 5 to 10 minutes of natural ligh...
With millions of people worldwide struggling with poor sleep, understanding how different types of physical activity affect rest could offer a valuable, non-pharmacological approach to better sleep qu...
Sleep is a vital yet often overlooked part of cancer recovery. Beyond its role in general health, sleep plays a key part in supporting the immune system, improving the effectiveness of treatments, and...
Sleep can be difficult at the best of times, but following a cancer diagnosis, it often becomes even harder to get the rest you need. Sleep problems, like difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep, ...
Just when you think you’ve got a handle on your baby’s sleep patterns, the 4-month sleep regression arrives. It can feel like a step backward, but at The Sleep Project, we view it as a significant lea...
Men are often less likely to seek help for mental health issues, yet the reality is they experience profound effects on their well-being, productivity, and even safety—especially when sleep is also af...
Weighted blankets have gained popularity as a sensory and emotional support tool, especially for issues such as insomnia, anxiety, ADHD, autism, and other sensory processing disorders. Here, we explor...
On Sunday 27th October 2024, daylight saving time will officially come to an end, meaning we "fall back" an hour. At 02:00, the clocks will be set back to 01:00. While the extra hour of sleep is usual...
As more women remain in the workforce well into their 50s, 60s and beyond, organisations face the challenge of supporting them through the often-overlooked phase of menopause. These employees are ofte...