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Five Reasons Why your Two-year old’s sleep may be disturbed
You have survived the first two years and you may feel relieved. Your child’s sleep has for a while been dependable and
Move towards better, more consolidated sleep in 2023
Some families report ongoing sleep challenges, whilst others find that after a period of good sleep – something has shifted and resistance
A daily dose of Christmas cheer and helpful sleep ideas
I have just introduced my new fun, advent calendar. A daily dose of Christmas cheer and helpful sleep ideas to support you
The time change: how to adjust your baby’s sleep
What would help? In advance of the clocks going back when we wake on Sunday October 30th, I encourage parents not to
The ultimate guide to the common questions parents face with baby and child sleep issues
Table of Contents 4 Early months suggestions sleep settling Master a pre-sleep ritualWhenever you are ready, do this in the bedroom that
Getting back on track at the start of the academic year
A recent survey suggested that because of summer holidays almost 50% of children were now going to bed later and waking later
Night weaning your toddler
When addressing your child’s night-time sleep- a common cycle is one where your child needs a feed – or two or three-
12 ways in achieving a good night’s sleep when you are pregnant
Achieving good sleep when you are pregnant can really be a challenge. It is usual in the first trimester to experience extreme
Sleep considerations when travelling with young children
Travelling with young children can be a big undertaking. You have to pick your destination with care, you don’t want to go
Why is drowsy or sleepy but awake at bedtime important for your baby?
You may have heard that having your child awake before they go into their cot is important. You may be trying to
Dealing with heat and baby sleep issues
We’re all having trouble sleeping well with the heat and although we shouldn’t complain, it can certainly have an impact on your
Tips to survive daylight savings March 2022
With a recent online survey in America indicating that 77% of parents are concerned with the effect of daylight saving will have
Managing parent preference in babies and toddlers
Very often when parents are preparing to improve their child’s sleep, one goal that they set out to achieve is that either
Is tummy sleep safe for babies?
It is a great sign when your baby starts to roll. It indicates that she is starting to progress through her developmental
Addressing sleep issues in children
Sleep problems can linger well into the school-going age bracket. Sleep issues are not reserved for infants and toddlers, but if parents
How to cope with newborn and baby naps
Naps are definitely hard, regardless of your child’s age, but none more so in those early few months as your baby’s nap
Why you don’t need to cry it out
When parents report that they have sleep challenges they may hear certain suggestions from others such as – “you will just need
7 Tips for helping your teething baby
When your baby teethes, this can have a significant impact on how they experience their sleep. Many parents will report disrupted sleep
Is your toddler done with their nap?
If your child is nearing 2.5 years or so, you might report that their sleep is changing slightly-it is possible that they
How do I make room sharing work?
Having two or more children share a room can be a sleep challenge for some parents. The first key guideline would be
Christmas proof your child’s sleep
As the Christmas holidays and fun approaches you may want to have a quick think about your child’s sleep practices for the
How to manage during “the witching hour”
You may have heard of a witching hour but until you experience it, the true meaning really becomes obvious. So if you
Toddler anxieties and sleep
Unfortunately, since Covid we are seeing a higher rate of anxiety and sleep refusal in the toddler age range. Many factors influence
How to manage your child’s sleep when sick or unwell
Although the last year or so, may be considered a sick season all of its own, I think due to the lockdown
Naps on the go
Naps can be hard to master. Achieving day sleep for your child is potentially one of the biggest sleep challenges that parent’s
Managing rolling babies
When I get up to feed my baby in the night, I find she has rolled on to her front, I lay
The Big Bed Transition
The transition from the cot to a big bed can happen at any stage, but many families may start thinking about it
10 tips on improving your child’s sleep
If you are thinking about working on improving your baby or child’s sleep tendencies, then there are a few things that I
How to know when your babies naps will change
Some nap transitions happen naturally and some need input from you–as with most things sleep, knowledge is power. Your baby will go
The Art of New Parenting
In general, as new parents, I do not think that you can ever prepare for how tired you may feel in the