Summertime Back to School Sleep Tips Summer Holidays in New Zealand includes Christmas and New Years; there may be trips away, extra guests, excitement and let’s face it, unless you’re a super-on-to-it parent, it’s likely that any routine you had for your child has gone right out the window. So in the interests of making…
Why you shouldn’t expect your child to sleep through the night Yes, I’m putting it out there. You shouldn’t expect your baby, and even your older child, to ever sleep straight through the night until morning. They never will. And neither will you, if we’re being honest about it. The truth is that everyone (young…
Make Sleep TLC Your Family’s New Year Resolution New Year’s Day has been and gone now – did you make resolutions this year (or were you so tired, the mere thought of changing anything put you off)? If you haven’t made resolutions this year, don’t fret, now is the perfect time to start. Indeed, sleep is…
Cool tips to help baby sleep when it’s hot Summer is here! And in New Zealand at least, the temperature is predicted to be hotter than average this year. Being too hot can make it harder to sleep, so here are some cool tips to make sure your baby remains comfortable enough to sleep when…
Preserving your child’s sleep over the holiday period With the holidays fast approaching, many parents whose babies are sleeping on a schedule are worried that they might regress a little over the holidays. And yes, at such a busy time of year, those fears can be well-founded. It’s true, that between the excitement, the travel,…
Present inspiration for gift giving this Christmas Whether it’s baby’s first Christmas, or you’re at the stage your child WILL happily sit on the jolly red mans knee for a photo, this time of year can strike dread into the hearts of parents; especially when it comes to buying appropriate presents. So if you’re looking…
Tips to minimise early morning wakes Ahh, those early morning wakes. Once your baby starts consolidating night sleep and starts “sleeping through” without a feed, it can be a concern when they start waking early. And really, it’s fabulous that they are now sleeping all night. But 5AM IS too early to be starting your…
What to expect after your child’s tonsillectomy Information on a tonsillectomy (removing the tonsils) may not be what you’re expecting from a sleep consultant, yet it is something I had to go through as a parent when my daughter was 4 years old. When I searched online I didn’t find much information from a parenting…
Childhood sleep: why getting enough is important Childhood sleep should be the best sleep of your life. I’m going to lay that comment out there and stand by it. Sleep has so many benefits for all of us, but it is even more important for children. Getting enough good sleep is vital if you want…
Tips to stop fireworks ruining your child’s sleep If you have children and you’re not out celebrating with fireworks yourself, you’ll know that staying home amongst the constant bangs and booms can lead to a LONG night of little to no sleep. There’s nothing worse than staying home and listening to what can only be…