It can be tough getting the younger members of your family to bed. During the summer months, it can be especially difficult. After all, the sun is still up, everyone else in the house is still moving around and doing things that might be fun, and the world outside your child’s bedroom window, is most likely still humming away. So, of course your youngster is thoroughly confused about the fact that they have to lie down, close their eyes, and do nothing, while there is still so much going on around them. A simple, effective way to help kids sleep in a situation such as this is to play music that is designed to aid in relaxation and sleep.

Sleep music works by literally lulling your brain into the patterns that create the most optimal sleep state. Random outside noises, like the rest of your family watching television or playing in the yard at dusk, can continually interrupt the brain’s ability to settle into a calm, restful state. By playing music that mimics the desired pattern, the brain follows suit, and sleep comes naturally. The next time your children are fighting sleep, put on some relaxation music, and make everyone’s bedtime a little more peaceful.