The Bed Post

Put your questions to rest. From organic sleep solutions to healthier home tips to sustainable parenting, our blog is the place to find inspiration, insights, and expert advice to help you live a more intentional, well-rested life – naturally.

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Chemical Education

What Are Phthalates? Understanding the "Everywhere Chemical"

What are phthalates? Phthalates — the “everywhere chemical” — can be hard to pronounce, hard to spell, hard to locate, and even harder to make sense of. Phthalates are chemicals commonly used to ma...

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What Is World Sleep Day? Why It Matters & How to Celebrate in 2026

What if we treated sleep like we treat diet and exercise? Every year, we set goals to eat healthier and work out more, but sleep – the foundation of both mental and physical well-being – often ...

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Why Scottsdale Is One of the Top Sleep Tourism Destinations in the U.S.

Vacations are supposed to recharge us. Yet for many people, travel often leads to overstimulation, late nights and packed itineraries that leave us returning home more exhausted than when we left...

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How to Sleep Better During Pregnancy (Insomnia, Sleep Positions & What to Know About Melatonin)

Pregnant and can’t sleep? You’re not alone! Mom of eight and parenting coach Jessica Martin-Weber from the Leaky Boob can help with pregnancy sleep tips.

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The Importance of a Bedtime Story for Children

Bedtime with young children isn’t always seamless. Some evenings unfold gently, but others take patience, repetition, and a few extra hugs. While no routine guarantees perfect sleep, consistency pl...

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Why You Need a Meditation Cushion & How to Sit on One Properly

To use a meditation pillow or to sit on the floor – that is the question. If you’ve ever settled in for a meditation session only to find yourself fidgeting, stiff or distracted by discomfort, a ...

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How Much REM Sleep Do You Need?

You slept eight hours, but your sleep tracker says you only got 52 minutes of REM sleep. Should you be concerned? Questions like “How much REM sleep do I need?”, “How much REM sleep should I get?”,...