Why are naps so challenging? Have you been asking yourself why your child won’t nap? Or maybe the naps are super short. Let me try and shed some light on the issue. Firstly, don’t be fooled into thinking that if your child doesn’t nap they’ll sleep longer during the night. Naps are very important. Generally…
DetailsRaw confessions of a sleep consultant Now, I didn’t want this title to sound sleazy and, ‘70’s porno’ (I have NEVER watched anything starting in “confessions of” by the way, but I remember hearing about them somewhere). However, I want to (a) confess that I am not, and have never been, a super Mum (even…
DetailsHelping your toddler adjust to a new baby If you’re expecting another child and have a toddler in the house, there will be a transition time when the new baby arrives, there’s no denying that. So how can you make this transition go as smoothly as possible? Don’t feel guilty It’s easy to feel guilty…
DetailsThe secrets to newborn sleep If you’re expecting, or have recently had a new baby, then congratulations are in order! Welcoming a newborn into your family is one of the most joyous, life-changing experiences you’ll ever encounter. Unfortunately, it also means you can kiss a good night’s sleep goodbye, at least for the next few…
DetailsLately I’ve discovered someone who really resonates with me and has an important message to impart. Tui Fleming is the author of “Dear Mummy, you’re important too”. I love Tui’s take on life and wanted to share this with you. Tui kindly agreed to blog for me!! Read on: Change perspective, find peace By Tui Fleming, author…
DetailsWhen lying with your child at bedtime causes more harm than good Let’s just imagine your child is 3 years old and you need to lie with them to fall asleep, “make the most of that time mum, they’re so little for such a short time and one day they won’t want you there”. You…
Details12 Napping Dos and Don’ts Sleep is a skill set and we need to teach babies to sleep well. If you can get your child on a good napping schedule it’s a win-win for everyone. Your child enjoys the benefits of good day sleep (which definitely helps good night sleep) and you have some time…
DetailsDoes teething really affect sleep? Teething is often the go to reason for why a baby doesn’t sleep well; in fact it can get the blame for a lot of things. If your child is fussier than usual or has a runny nose, he could be teething. She has nappy rash; could be teething. She’s…
DetailsMy most important tip for baby sleep While parenting can be considered a juggling act, baby sleep can be likened to a mine field. One misstep and BOOM, everything seems to get out of whack. It’s true that one bad sleep day can affect night time and that can affect the next day and before…
DetailsMagical Epsom Salt Baths If you’ve worked with me, chances are we’ve discussed baths. Baths can be a fabulous part of your child’s bedtime routine as a signal to the brain that bed is nigh. But baths can also have another function – one that I was reminded of via some comments on a recent…
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