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Helping Your Baby Sleep Through Teething: Effective Tips
A lot of parents find that they make progress with their baby’s sleep and then teething stops them in their tracks. Your

Nap Skipping Chronicles: Unveiling the Impact and Strategies from the Parenting Frontlines
I recently did some work with https://wishidknown.co/. A community created for parents to understand their parenting journey. The founders say that in

Some helpful suggestions if you are using a soother/dummy/binkie
Discussing using a soother often evokes strong views, for and against. As a sleep practitioner, I support anything that feels helpful and

Your Return to Work After Maternity Leave: Tips and Strategies
Table of Contents Managing the Transition Back to Work As maternity leave comes to an end, returning to work can feel daunting.

Daylight Saving 2024: Preparing Your Child’s Sleep Schedule
It is largely good news when the clocks go forward. Summer is on the way and there is lovely stretch with light

Cot Conundrums: Unraveling the Challenges of Daytime Naps for Your Little Ones
It is undeniable that helping your child to achieve day time sleep can be a real challenge for some parents. There are

12 Considerations to help you get more sleep in 2024
Wishing you a very happy new year If you feel like you are not getting enough sleep right now, I have put

Christmas proof your child’s sleep
As the song goes…“It’s Christmas time….there’s no need to be afraid…”…. unless of course you are a parent with a toddler or

Transforming Toddler Sleep: Proven Strategies for Better Nights and Brighter Mornings
Your toddler’s sleep will have been through many changes since they were first born. Certainly, from this age onwards, developmentally there is

When to seek professional help with your child’s sleep
There are many resources available to parents who are seeking to improve their child’s sleep. These range from popular parenting books, online courses,

Sleepy Time Tips: How to Help Your Toddler Fall Asleep Faster
Your toddler’s sleep will have been through many changes since they were first born. Certainly, from this age onwards, developmentally there is

Time Change October 2023
At this time of year, I always get messages about that to do when the clocks change. In advance of the clocks

Calling all parents of multiples
I have been thinking of you a lot recently as I see more and more multiples in my private practice. Trying to

A Message To New Mothers
Becoming a new mother has a massive impact on every aspect of ourselves. I hope that you might find some comfort in

Getting back on track for the academic year
Getting back on track can be both welcome and overwhelming but for many of you it must occur. A recent survey suggested

Feeding a Baby on Holidays
Feeding a baby solid food while abroad can be an exciting opportunity to introduce them to new flavors and experiences. In order

Ultimate Guide to 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

Tips to survive daylight savings March 2023
With a recent online survey in America indicating that 77% of parents are concerned with the effect of daylight saving will have

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 toward better, more consolidated sleep
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
