Six tips to manage separation anxiety I’ve had a few clients in that awkward stage of separation anxiety lately. And if it hits out of the blue, it can make all facets of your day a bit tougher. That’s assuming you ever want a toilet break! It can also leave you wondering what is going…
Support Crew – ‘Get and give a hand’ When dealing with a life changing event such as the joy of a new baby, illness or an accident, we can find ourselves needing help with meals, transport, cleaning etc. from our family and friends. The problem is, it’s difficult to ask for help, and often, we’re so overwhelmed…
What NOT to include in your child’s bedtime routine You’ve probably heard that a bedtime routine is a great thing to implement to encourage better sleep skills. And it is! But there are a few things to keep in mind if you want the routine to be effective at winding your child down at night,…
Three common reasons for your baby’s short naps Short naps can be a real problem as they can easily lead to a downhill spiral of little sleep and poor feeding. Feeding issues can play a big part here, especially for young babies. But what if your baby has past the six month mark and feeding…
Is this sleep mistake keeping your baby awake? There is one sleep mistake that can make a big difference if everything else is going well. It can cause early mornings and issues with naps. Could this be the one thing you’re missing? There’s a good reason I advise my clients to keep their baby’s bedroom…
Are you reading your child’s tired signs? Reading your child’s tired signs can be a great skill to have, even if you already have them on a good daytime schedule. Children are individuals who can have variations in their days just like adults. It’s not uncommon to be more tired when teething or sick, or…
Spring Forward: Daylight Saving Survival Strategies Daylight saving: when the time on the clock changes by an hour, traditionally to make better use of daylight and conserve energy. In New Zealand, September (spring) is the month we set the clocks forward – easily remembered by the phrase “spring forward”, as opposed to “fall back” when…
An Interview with Date Night Fairies – want to know more? read on! If you visited us at the Auckland Baby Show in August, you’ll have no doubt entered our exclusive Date Night Fairies giveaway. We may have enticed you to enter by suggesting a date night – and then we mentioned cleaning – and…
Are external sleep props disturbing your child’s sleep? Sleep prop: It’s a term that is loosely thrown about, and it’s something that people aren’t always clear on. I’ve found that sleep props are the most common reason a child doesn’t sleep through the night, and it’s often the most important issue to address if you want…
Helping older children with sleep issues I know sleep consultants often focus on babies, but it’s not unusual to find older, school age children who struggle to sleep throughout the night as well. In fact, it was my then seven-year old who refused to close his eyes at night that led me into this sleep…