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Tips for minimising sleep disruptions during the holidays
It is that time of year again where we all start thinking about the holiday period and where we will be. This year has some added complications such as; will I be allowed to go anywhere, will I be able to see family. Let us hope for the best and say yes. But how are these different homes and different beds going to affect you and your families sleep patterns?
The hidden health benefits of being outdoors
The extra scope Aucklanders have to move around a bit more freely, albeit outside, has a number of perks. It’s more than being able to catch up with friends and family, there are health benefits too. Let’s look to the silver lining and make the most of it NZ.
5 easy steps to give up the thumb
5 easy steps to give up the thumb If you’re noticing thumb sucking is happening frequently, it may be time to instigate 5 easy steps to help your child give up the thumb. But like all other things parenting, it’s something you decide to do when you’re ready. For a...
When baby won’t lie down at bedtime do this
Babies run into issues when they first learn to stand up; they won’t lie down to sleep. You can’t just leave your baby in a situation where they might fall down and hurt themselves, but if you keep going in and laying them down, they won’t learn how to do it themselves. The solution is obvious, but requires patience.
Adjusting for daylight saving is easier than you think
Adjusting for daylight saving is easier than you think This weekend we’re more likely to see a spike in car crashes, strokes, heart attacks, depressive episodes and even IBS. This happens every time daylight saving starts due to the sleep deprivation brought on by...
Are you feeling lonely?
Are you feeling lonely? I get a bit distant on social media, or lack the incentive to "show up" at times. Can you relate? Are you feeling lonely? I fall behind because I have a busy schedule, but also because I’m a bit of an introvert and I tend to keep to myself. In...
How to homeschool better during lockdown
How to homeschool better during lockdown This article on how to homeschool better during lockdown came from the pros and cons of previous home-schooling attempts. If you have school children, chances are you already know parenting can be challenging at times. But...
5 easy steps for sleepovers at the grandparents
Once a family has worked with me and discovers that a well-rested baby can easily be looked after someone else, then grandparents take on a whole new dimension. Here are 5 easy steps for sleepovers at the grandparents.
Restless sleeper? Iron might solve it!
Could mineral deficiencies be playing more of a role in sleep issues than we know? Possibly. If you’ve got a restless sleeper at home, iron might just solve the sleep issue.
Have you sleep trained without realising?
When sleep becomes a problem, it is often because parents have already sleep trained their child. They have taught them to rely on falling asleep a certain way – and this way has become part of baby’s sleep strategy.
How to handle those devastating sleep regressions
Sleep regressions are common when working on healthy sleep habits – and beyond then too. Here’s how to get through those bad nights as quickly as possible, so everyone’s sanity can remain intact.
Evie’s Sleep Journey
Here I share snippets of Evie’s sleep journey with Cherished Sleep. When I work with families on sleep, positive changes can happen within days!
Is lack of sleep negatively affecting your relationship?
Is lack of sleep negatively affecting your relationship? Have you ever considered that it is lack of sleep negatively affecting your relationship? Having been through the ringer with sleep myself, I know just how dangerous a trap sleep deprivation can be; both for...
Why your baby needs good sleep
Why your baby needs good sleep If there’s one message I want to get out there this year, it’s that you shouldn’t take poor sleep as a given just because you’re a parent. Here are just a few of the reasons why your baby needs good sleep – and so do you. Although...
Can you co-sleep and sleep train?
Can you co-sleep and sleep train? This is an interesting one. Can you co-sleep and sleep train? Co-sleeping is a parenting practice close to some people's hearts, and often the same people don't appreciate sleep training. Let's firstly acknowledge I'm being brave...
Is now the right time to teach your baby to sleep?
If lack of sleep has you considering a sleep coach or sleep consultant, you may be wondering this very thing: is now the right time to teach your baby to sleep? Is there a right time, or a wrong time? Are the planets accurately aligned to make the investment worth...
How to instigate quiet time for your toddler
How to instigate quiet time for your toddler Wahoo, you’ve done it. You have decided it is time to drop the nap and now you’re wondering how to instigate quiet time for your toddler instead. Quiet time sounds great in theory, but how does it actually work? Most...
How to decide if your toddler should stop napping
How to decide if your toddler should stop napping Ditching the last nap is a big move, so I wanted to give you some tips in case you’re wondering how to decide if your toddler should stop napping. The decision to stop napping is not one many parents take lightly....
Is your 2-year old ready to drop their nap?
Is your 2-year old ready to drop their nap? Are you wondering if it’s time? Is your 2-year old ready to drop their nap? This is a popular question around the 2 to 2 ½ year mark, and it’s often brought on by your child refusing to nap. This refusal can seemingly come...
Cherished Sleep lockdown survival guide
Cherished Sleep lockdown survival guide Here is the Cherished Sleep lockdown survival guide. Afterall, a well-rested child who feels secure has a much easier time with change. And lockdown has meant a lot of change, right? I mean, things have been... surreal, to say...
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