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bedtime

[bed-tahym] / ˈbɛdˌtaɪm /


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The author began concocting animal tales as a way of soothing his young son at bedtime after the death of his wife, the boy’s mother.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 13, 2026

"Even so, the big take-away here is that confining your calorie intake to several hours before bedtime might be beneficial."

From Science Daily ● Oct. 15, 2026

Sleep researchers often recommend avoiding caffeine for at least six hours before bedtime.

From BBC ● Sep. 17, 2026

They don’t fall in and out of love, pick up groceries on the way home, read bedtime stories to their children or separate their recyclables.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026

Malia, who has an earlier bedtime, is already asleep.

From "A Soft Place to Land" by Janae Marks

Before the NFL’s first-ever regular season game in Australia, the San Francisco 49ers rigorously studied something they don’t usually worry about: bedtimes.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 9, 2026

Meanwhile, New York's Mayor Zohran Mamdani has signed a tongue-in-cheek executive order "temporarily repealing bedtimes" to encourage children to watch the late-night games.

From Barron's ● Jun. 3, 2026

To improve sleep quality, consistent bedtimes, limiting screen use before sleep, reducing caffeine and alcohol, and maintaining a quiet, cool environment are all advised.

From Science Daily ● Nov. 11, 2025

Reestablishing routines like bedtimes and family meals is also key for older children to help create a sense of predictability and security.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 11, 2025

He’s not with me every day, or at bedtimes, except one weekend a month.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements


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