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The clocks go forward. Bedtime suddenly becomes a battle. 😴☀️

If your child is suddenly taking forever to settle, waking earlier than usual or becoming overtired and cranky, daylight saving could be playing a bigger role than you realise.

With the clocks moving forward on Sunday 4 October, that lost hour can disrupt more than your schedule. It can affect your child’s body clock, sleep routine, mood and ability to settle — especially when it’s still light outside at bedtime.

So how do you help your little one adjust without turning every evening into a battle?

From sleep debt and circadian rhythms to sunlight, bedtime routines and practical strategies that actually help, discover what the science says and how to make the daylight saving transition easier for the whole family. 🌙💛

Because when the kids sleep better, everyone feels the difference.

⏰ Daylight saving is coming — is your family ready for the lost hour?

With daylight saving beginning on Sunday 4 October 2026, your clocks may change in an instant, but your body clock needs time to catch up.

That one-hour shift can temporarily disrupt your circadian rhythm, affecting sleep, wake times, energy and mood. For children, parents and anyone already struggling with sleep, the adjustment can be even harder.

So how can you prepare your family and avoid those exhausting bedtime battles?

We spoke with sleep expert Olivia Arezzolo for practical, science-based strategies to help you adjust your sleep routine, reset your body clock and make the most of those longer, lighter evenings.

Find out what you can do before and after the clocks change to help your family sleep better.

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