Why The latest TikTok Sleep Trend Is NOT the Answer We all know that social media is full of quick-fix parenting hacks; you may even have seen the latest trend: butter for baby sleep. It can be tempting to try these things, especially if you’re already sleep...
Let's talk mum guilt. Where Mums feel guilty for working. Mums feel guilty for taking sick days. Mums feel guilty if someone else takes care of their kids. Mums feel guilty for staying home but then putting kids in front of the TV to get things done. Mums feel...
We all know that some form of sleep deprivation is part of being a new parent. But is that sleep deprivation making you super sensitive? You’ll never sleep again (cue evil laugh) Everyone teases new parents about the myth that they'll never sleep again (yes, that...
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...
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...
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 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...
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? 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...
5 reasons your sleep training efforts failed As parents we all know that sleep is beneficial, if not vital, for the wellbeing of our children. And when it’s not going well, it’s tempting to start sleep training your baby yourself. Because, well, how hard can it...
Have you ever wished you had a better parent-child relationship? Did you know you can improve the quality of your relationship with your child by ensuring they get enough sleep? That’s right, you can improve your relationship and more just by improving sleep! When...
If you’ve been working hard to teach your baby independent sleep skills and they’re finally sleeping through the night, then I just want to warn you. This Christmas, even though it is a wonderful time to celebrate and spend time with the people you love, it can also be an absolute minefield of potential sleep sabotage.