https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sat, 18 Apr 2026 15:59:25 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2787519 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 20:47:20 +0000 catgirl 2787519@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I definitely struggle. I SAH and DD is almost 3. By the time she wakes up from her nap it is starting to get dark. It makes the evenings drag, especially if DH is working late. </p> <p>This year we added more lights to our living areas and got nicer lightbulbs. It helps a bit. We also try to stay active inside - DD thinks some exercise moves are a blast (jumping jacks, burpees, running in place) and lots of dance parties. And honestly, a little extra tv at the end of the day helps us all, though we try to only do an extra 15 minutes than our normal </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2787505 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 18:35:25 +0000 Foodnerd81 2787505@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It’s alteady really hard. I could handle it myself but I stay home with my almost 2 year old and 4 year old. It’s hard to do anything after naps because it’s so dark but it’s such a long slog. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2787478 Sat, 18 Nov 2017 15:37:50 +0000 maddyz 2787478@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Candles on the dinner table have been a really nice touch this fall. It's a little funny when dinner if re heated Mac n cheese. But it feels good. Apart bedtime is about 30 minutes earlier and we spend ages in the tub. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786975 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 20:01:56 +0000 periwinklebee 2786975@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For me, having a sun box lamp can really help. This is a lamp designed to treat seasonal blues that mimics the sun's rays. I lived for awhile in northern Europe, where there were very few hours of daylight - it was so depressing and the sun lamp made a big difference. Pretty soon, all my friends started coming over to use it as well. </p> <p>Another thing is to check your vitamin D, if you haven't lately. If you live in a place without much sunlight in winter you're prone to deficiency, and this also can contribute to seasonal blues. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786956 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:45:49 +0000 erinbaderin 2786956@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>We turn on lamps, and once we put the tree up the twinkle lights help. Also we go to bed at 9. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786945 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:09:30 +0000 Autumnmama79 2786945@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't so much mind for myself but for the kids - yikes! It's like what to do with the kids for TWO HOURS after dinner before bed?! Yesterday we played a bit but also watched what I consider too much TV. Its tough bc on the days that I work I'm too tired to want to do crafts or board games with older DD. Will need to come up with a game plan going forward, watching here for ideas with kids when bike rides and the park are out of the question. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786944 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 18:03:09 +0000 Littlebit7 2786944@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My daughter asked me 20 minutes ago if she could go to bed (she's 2.5). That was at 540. Her bedtime is 7. I said I wished we all could </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786938 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:16:22 +0000 snowjewelz 2786938@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Ugh it's the worst! I feel you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786936 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 17:02:55 +0000 SweetiePie 2786936@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It was really bad for me after we had our Sept 2014 babies. It majorly contributed to my PPD. 5pm was a bad time of day for me. </p> <p>Maybe just keep the house bright and listen to good music? Right now maybe Christmas music? And a good candle? Just thinking of positive associations with the darker evenings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786934 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:57:14 +0000 peaches1038 2786934@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No advice, but I am struggling big time over here. We also moved and the sun rises 30 minutes later here. It has been rough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/anyone-else-really-struggle-with-dark-fallwinter-evenings#post-2786929 Thu, 16 Nov 2017 16:28:12 +0000 jhd 2786929@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm really struggling with the end of daylight savings and the fact that it gets dark so early. How do you cope with the dark evenings in fall/winter? Any tricks? I usually want to go to bed and then I realize it's like 6:30. :silly: </p>