HAPPY
MOMENTS
Nursery &
Preschool
This Christmas give a memorable
gift to your precious little one that
will keep unfolding for years to
come…
important. Nothing can replace a good
night’s sleep, so it is about doing things
to just get through the day.
While day time sleep may also be
sporadic for your little one early on, or
whether you’ve returned to work after
maternity leave, during the day is an
opportunity to have some me-time. It
can be difficult to turn off when there
is so much to do, but in those early
days it really is important – whether it’s
taking a nap, having a shower or just
spending a few quiet minutes alone
to read or meditate. You may have to
live with the fact that you have a messy
house for a few months, but even just
setting aside 15 minutes a day can help
keep on top of chores and still give
you some time to yourself. If you’re
being offered help, this is a good time
to accept it. Let someone else keep an
ear out for when the baby cries so you
really can have some time to yourself
without worrying about every whimper.
And if you’re back at work, try and take
some time out for yourself where you
can, whether it’s taking a walk at lunch
or getting your nails done for a bit of
luxury during the day. Eating health-
ily and staying away from heavy meals
during the day can also help keep
those afternoon slumps at bay. And, of
course, the old stand-by of caffeinated
beverages can help give a boost. Just
be aware of the amount of caffeine you
drink if you’re breastfeeding and try
having a big glass of cold water when
you feel yourself lagging if you’re off
the caffeine.
While it may not directly help with
sleep deprivation in the early days, set-
ting the scene for later good sleep hab-
its is key to getting a good night’s sleep
in the future. Establishing a routine
from the get-go is a great way to begin
teaching your little one when it’s time
for bed. This can come in the form of
bath time, putting on pajamas, reading
a book, nursing, and rocking or sing-
ing to sleep in whatever order makes
sense for your family. These nighttime
routines can be relaxing ways to close
out the day and bring some predictabil-
ity and consistency to help your child
settle down for a good night’s sleep.
It will all seem very rudimentary at
first – the bath may happen in the sink
and you may not get through the entire
book – but the pattern will set the
scene for bed time and eventually your
child will get into a sleep pattern closer
to your own.
Fill your child’s formative years of
schooling, each day, with lots of fun
filled explorative experiences with
in small learning groups at Happy
Moments Nursery & Preschool
“Where happy children learn for a
brighter future”.
Our conscientious teaching staff
is certified in ECE, CPR and First
Aid. It is our goal to believe in our
students, assist in fulfilling each
parent’s dream for their child and
to inspire each child in reaching
their fullest potential…
Happy Moments is Bermuda’s
premier Christian early childhood
educational center serving parents
since 1998 we provide our students
a curriculum which encourages
academic excellence through ex-
plorative, creative learning as well
as offering: Computer, Spanish, and
Music (optional) programs.
We are currently accepting
applications for ages 18 months
- 3 years of age at an affordable
monthly tuition fee. Hours: 7:30
a.m. – 5:30 p.m. Contact us
happymoments123@yahoo.
com or 737-8385 for scheduled
interview.
Email:
[email protected]
or call 737-8385
to schedule an interview.
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