Overcoming bedtime fears Bedtimes fears are common among young (and not so young) children. Overcoming these bedtime fears can sometimes be a challenge, so here I address some common bedtime fears and give you some tips to help you get through this stage. The same principals are valid if your child is three, four, or…
DetailsTen reasons to love sleep With Valentine’s Day fast approaching on the 14th February, I wanted to give you ten reasons to love sleep. This month is a great time to strengthen your relationship with this wonderful thing called sleep – for once you’re sleeping well it’s easier to see everything through rose-tinted…
DetailsFive must-know things about newborn sleep Here are five must-know things about newborn sleep. I’ve put these together to help you understand your little one when they’re new, and to give you a foundation to start helping them sleep well outside the womb. The newborn period I’m talking about encompasses the first 12 weeks of…
DetailsIs hunger causing the night wakes? If your baby is waking frequently during the night, could it be hunger causing the night wakes? I’ve had a number of consultations recently where the mum and I have talked this through. It doesn’t matter if baby is 4 months, 7 months or 19 months old. As a…
DetailsHave you considered a sleep training clock? Have you ever considered a sleep training clock for your toddler? They’re great to help address early morning wakes and I do recommend them for toddlers who wake early. Because, lets face it, waking early often means less sleep. And less sleep means less tolerance (for you and…
DetailsThe best sleep training clocks Today I’d like to talk sleep clocks for toddlers and preschoolers. Specifically to let you know the best sleep training clocks as rated by Cherished Sleep (so those recommended by me, Kim Corley). Sleep training clocks can be a wonderful sleep tool. Especially if early morning wakes are plaguing…
DetailsNap changes in baby’s first year During baby’s first year of life there are significant nap changes that take place. Which makes sense when you consider the significant development that is also taking place during this time. There is so much growth during the first year, it’s hard to know when things should change with…
DetailsHow to make a room dark enough for sleep At first thought it may seem quite easy to make a room dark enough for sleep. And I do suggest dark, really dark, for sleep. Because even the tiniest sliver of light coming through the curtains can stimulate us to wake up. So if you, or…
DetailsWhy does baby wake at 3:00am? Why does your baby wake at 3am? Have you been asking yourself that question lately? Because that question, right there, might be the single most common question new (and not so new) parents’ ask. Could it be a regression? A developmental milestone? Are they getting too much sleep during…
DetailsHow to cope with sickness behaviour Sickness behaviour, changes in your child’s behaviour and mood when ill, is a real thing. Knowing about it and how to cope with it, can reassure you that you’re not just making it up. Even if it doesn’t actually speed up the process or make it all better, at…
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