The lua blog
Evidence-based ideas and tips about sleep, stories and calm at bedtime.
- Reading
The benefits of bedtime stories (and how to read them well)
What a child gains when you read to them every night, when to start, how long to spend, and what to do when they ask for the same story for the tenth time.
5 October 2026 · 5 min read
- Sleep
Screens before bed: how they affect children's sleep
What research says about tablets, phones and TV before bedtime, why they cost sleep, and what to do instead in the last hour of the day.
4 October 2026 · 5 min read
- Feelings
Fear of the dark in children: what to do when they won't sleep alone
Why fear of the dark appears, at what age it is most common, and what helps (and what to avoid) so your child can fall asleep feeling safe.
3 October 2026 · 6 min read
- Sleep
How many hours of sleep does a child need by age?
Recommended sleep from 4 months to 12 years, how to work out the right bedtime for your child, and the signs they are not getting enough rest.
2 October 2026 · 5 min read
- Sounds
White noise for sleep: does it work and is it safe?
What white, pink and brown noise are, what the evidence says about children's sleep, and how to use it safely (volume and distance included).
10 June 2026 · 6 min read
- Sleep
Children's bedtime routine: the evidence-based guide
What the science says about bedtime routines and how to build one that helps your child fall asleep faster, sleep better and wake up less.
9 June 2026 · 7 min read