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…
DetailsDaylight Saving Survival Strategies: Spring Forward Daylight Saving Survival Strategies may not have even crossed your mind when you first became a parent. But where sleep is concerned, a shift in timing can really upset your child’s bodyclock. And every parent knows sleep is precious! Every year the clocks spring forward by an hour,…
DetailsAn 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…
DetailsAre 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…
DetailsHelping 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…
DetailsWhy 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 Raw confessions of a sleep consultant, AKA me (Kim Corley) was not what I had in mind for one of my early blogs. Maybe people wouldn’t want to hear the real story. The raw story that I can still remember. The time I felt like I had failed as…
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…
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