Under strict embargo until: Tuesday 10th April 00:001 Romantic relationships in Northern Ireland suffering because of sleepless nights Children’s reading charity BookTrust offers a simple solution More than two-fifths of parents in Northern Ireland feel their relationship with their partner is suffering because of tiredness. Nearly 1 in 10 parents are getting up 5 times a night, more than any other region surveyed, because of their youngest child aged 0-4 with 58% admitting they are sleep deprived. One quarter of parents stated one of the most challenging parts of being a parent is the effect it has on their relationship with their partner. With 25% of parents admitting they've slept in a separate room to their partner to get extra kip. 1 in 5 parents has also pretended to be asleep so their partner would tend to the child. More than a third of parents stated if their child slept better they would benefit from more time spent with their partner. To help parents rekindle their relationships, the UK’s largest reading charity BookTrust is urging families to follow a simple three step, book centred bedtime routine as part of their . The campaign offers a free advice booklet with guidance, alongside a bedtime book list, to help little ones drift off to the land of nod. Liz Canning, BookTrust NI Manager said: "Once you’ve had a child, sleeping well can seem like a distant memory. We know over half of Northern Irish parents are asking for more guidance on a consistent and successful bedtime routine to help end sleepless nights. The Bath, Book, Bed campaign aims to help ease the strain sleeplessness can have on relationships by following a simple book focused bedtime routine. We want to reassure families that the routine is not a one size fits all approach, it can be adapted and shaped to fit each family’s needs.” Jo Frost, Global Parenting Expert said: “Too many sleepless nights can have a lasting impact on intimate relationships. This can result in communication breaking down, couples sleeping in separate rooms and intimacy falling to an all-time low. To rekindle those relationships, why not try introducing a routine to your evenings. A simple routine like bath, book, bed can help get young children to settle so that everyone can benefit from a good night’s sleep.”
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