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Sleep and Special Needs Children
I have a passion for working with sleep and special needs children, because I too am parenting one of those children. And parenting can be tough in this case, believe me. But it’s even tougher if you have a child who is not sleeping. What do I mean by a...
Does the brain rest during sleep?
Does the brain rest during sleep? The answer may surprise you. The brain actually works harder during sleep than you may think. Each night, when our bodies lie down and rest, the brain starts a rather complex journey. During this journey, the brain employs an array...
The 5 S’s for settling newborn babies
The 5 S’s for settling newborn babies is something every new parent should know. I spend a lot of my time telling parents not to fear their baby’s crying. It is their only form of communication at a young age, and all babies cry. But that doesn’t mean it’s easy to...
Is your newborn sleeping safely?
When you’re a new parent, there is so much to take in, it can be overwhelming. But one thing that is important to be aware of, are the safe sleep guidelines for your new baby. Is your newborn sleeping safely? Safe Sleep guidelines are updated when new...
8 steps to managing bedtime anxiety with co-regulation
Bedtime anxiety is something I come across frequently in my role. Whether it be due to past trauma (like the Christchurch earthquakes), fears due to imagination kicking in, or simply freaking out from not having a good strategy to fall asleep. There are ways to...
Will cereal in your baby’s bottle improve sleep?
As an infant sleep expert, I often see well-meaning opinion making the rounds as solid sleep advice. One of these is that putting cereal into your baby’s bottle will help them sleep better. So, will cereal in your baby’s bottle improve sleep? Maybe you’ve heard...
Are sleep-deprived mothers at higher risk of road crashes?
I’ve previously mentioned that driving when sleep deprived is like driving drunk, but are sleep-deprived mothers at higher risk of road crashes? Let’s look at what a recent Australian study (1) found when they looked at driving behaviour in mothers with infants who...
Why I recommend working on sleep early
Why I recommend working on sleep early When you think of baby sleep, what comes to mind? Is it smiling down at a sleeping baby who is slumbering away peacefully and getting the rest they need? Or does it bring up scenes of pacing the hall with a crying baby, or...
The Significance of Sleep for Your Well-being
The Significance of Sleep for Your Well-being We all know that getting a good night’s sleep can see us bouncing out of bed ready to tackle the day ahead with gusto. But the other side of the coin is far too common. Even one poor night of sleep can leave you feeling...
Cracking the Code of Newborn Day-Night Confusion
Newborn day-night confusion led me into the world of sleep right at the newborn stage, and I can’t believe it took me this long to get a blog out about it – I recall gazing adoringly at our new bundle of joy during the wee hours of the morning, wondering, "Why is...
Do you have sleep perfectionism? Practical Tips for Easing Anxiety
Do you have sleep perfectionism? It’s out there, the myth of perfect baby sleep. But is “perfect” really attainable? Sleep perfectionism has a way of sneaking into a new mum’s life. And that can cause even more anxiety than normal. As a sleep specialist I want to...
The key to surviving behaviour change & extinction bursts
If you want to improve your child’s sleep, often things have to change. That makes sense, right? But here’s the thing, change isn’t always easy. And when we’re talking about baby sleep, I want you to be prepared for an...