Almond milk would be a great addition, I just can’t use it due to allergies. You can add other berries if you wish or substitute with other milk types. Throw it all in the blender until smooth, and if your kids are anything like mine it MUST be served with a bendy straw. Who doesn’t like a little chocolate in their smoothie? Especially chocolate with cherries and mango? Divine! Sometimes we also add a bit of chocolate syrup or a chocolate instant breakfast mix. Here is the sleep smoothie recipe if you want to give it a try!ġ – 2 Cups Milk (depending how thick you like it) It’s a simple smoothie that we serve at supper time and it really helps my son find a sense of calmness and peace so he can fall asleep more easily. It’s a never ending struggle, but recently we discovered something that, although not a miracle, does seem to help him settle and fall asleep earlier… The Sleep Smoothie! Many parents of gifted kids have similar sleep stories to ours. I also need something to help him on days when his anxiety is intense and preventing him from calming down and resting.Īs you can imagine we have been trying things for his whole life. Nighttime is when he is ready to learn, create and go, go, go! The mornings? It’s like poking a hibernating bear.īut that’s not optimal, so I am always looking for ways to help adjust his internal clock and help him fall asleep a little earlier. He has written and illustrated 8 graphic novels during his evening down time. So the evenings are when his mind is in high gear and some of his greatest work is done. Sleep is something that Jackson has struggled with since he was an infant.
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The only issue is that he is an early riser. He falls asleep quickly and sleeps through the night.
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So when we find a something that works for helping kids sleep, I tend to get really excited. Our lives have been controlled by our boy’s sleep (and lack there of) schedules. It seems like kids are either great sleepers or it’s the bane of the parent’s existence. This Sleep Smoothie is wonderful, and as a mom I love how healthy it is for my boys in addition to helping them relax.