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[Dubai, UAE: Thursday 14 December, 2023] Julie Mallon, a distinguished sleep expert in the region, podcast host and children’s author, is gearing up to lead an exclusive 2-day Sleep Retreat at MGallery the Retreat Palm Dubai next month. Boasting over 30 years of expertise, Julie is dedicated to addressing prevalent sleep challenges through a comprehensive and holistic approach.

This groundbreaking retreat combines Julie's guidance with a rejuvenating all-inclusive itinerary that includes yoga, meditation, unlimited use of the spa facilities (sauna, steam, gym), F&B, a collaborative workshop with ‘Nutritional and Lifestyle Expert,’ Hala El-Shafie, Consultant Dietician at Sage Clinic, plus an extensive spa menu offering sleep inducing therapies offered by the MGallery’s Rayya Wellness Centre such as Oxygen Relaxation, Colour Therapy Treatment, a one-hour Sleep Ritual Massage and an Eye Sleep Ritual all supporting that blissful night of sleep within the hotel’s deluxe room with the unmat...

We are now starting to understand the positive impact of quality sleep on overall health, mood, and cognitive function, not only for us as adults but even more importantly for our children.

The research also supports how important it is to Involve the entire family in establishing a consistent bedtime routine that prioritizes winding down routine and most importantly one that does not include screens.

Such research includes that of the AAP (American Academy of Pediatrics) whose recommendations suggest avoiding screens at least an hour before bedtime for young children and two hours if they are two years or under.

The main reason for this recommendation is due to evidence on Blue Light and how exposure to screens emits blue light which then affects melatonin production in young children, impacting their sleep, by disrupting their internal biological clock.

Living in the Digital World where trying to avoid the screen is getting harder but I would suggest, to support better sleep posi...

[Sharjah, Sunday 5 November, 2023] The 2023 Sharjah Book Fair is set to be the stage for the launch of the most sought-after children’s book of the year, "Where is Blue Bird?". Co-authored by Julie Mallon, the Middle East’s Leading Sleep Expert and Parenting Coach, founder of Nurture 2 Sleep, and Raya Halet, the visionary host of the locally beloved podcast "They Say it Takes a Village," this one-of-a-kind book is poised to make a significant impact on the world of children's literature.

"Where is Blue Bird?" is a science and evidence-based children’s book that goes beyond traditional storytelling. It is designed to promote sound sleep, nurture cognitive development, and strengthen the essential bond between parent and child. The book, beautifully illustrated by Suzanne Darkan, takes parents on a captivating journey, helping them understand how their interactions with their infants shape their little one's brain and foster secure attachment.

With babies aged 0-6 months in mind, "Wher...