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Have you considered a sleep training clock?
Have 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...
The best sleep training clocks
The 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...
Nap changes in baby’s first year
Nap 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...
How to make a room dark enough for sleep
How 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....
Why does baby wake at 3:00am?
Why 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...
How to cope with sickness behaviour
How 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...
Three tips to creating the perfect bedtime routine
Three tips to creating the perfect bedtime routine The perfect bedtime routine, does it really exist? Well, if you’ve read my blogs before, you may already know that I don’t believe there’s a one-size fits all approach that works for every child. So when I’m...
What’s the problem with self settling?
What’s the problem with self settling? What's the problem with self settling? I mentioned self settling on a Facebook post the other day and I received some backlash. And it got me thinking, isn’t it a good thing? Self settling is often the trick to solving your...
Three newborn sleep tips
Three newborn sleep tips Today I’d like to give you three newborn sleep tips. Just three, and if you already know them, it will help give you confidence. And if you don’t already know them, then you’ll learn something new, and the more we know, the better we can...
Toddler aggression: causes and tips
Toddler aggression: causes and tips Today I tackle toddler aggression: the likely causes and some tips. Toddler aggression is completely normal, and most parents reach that toddler stage at some point, but normal doesn’t make it easy! If your toddler is starting to...
Are these 5 things impeding your child’s sleep?
Are these 5 things impeding your child’s sleep? Today I want to address five things that we as parents can unwittingly contribute to that may be impeding our child’s sleep. Stopping sleep in its tracks. And that’s without us even realising! Poor sleep affects all...
Why daytime sleep is so important
Why daytime sleep is so important Yes, daytime sleep is important! Typically if your child is under the age of 2.5 years they require some daytime sleep, otherwise known as NAPS (an acronym for Necessary Adult Peace Sessions - and that isn’t just a fun play on...