Is “Gentle” Sleep Training really a thing? You may have seen this “gentle sleep training” trend that’s been picking up speed, especially on social media. It promises a kinder, gentler way of getting babies sleeping through the night. Have you noticed it? It may be...
Recently, I had a conversation—not with a tired parent, but with an AI companion. What would AI say about Sleep training and “teaching babies to 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...
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...
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...
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...
Adding magnesium to a body lacking in it, really can help your child sleep. Without sufficient magnesium, the body struggles to regulate cortisol levels, which leads to elevated alertness levels. Highly alert is NOT what we want your child to be at night.
Today I want to tell you my thoughts on sleep training, what my work means to me, and how I can tell if it’ll work for you or not.
Nightmares involve fear, anxiety, and other emotions such as anger, sadness, embarrassment or disgust. Following a nightmare, a child will wake up confused, anxious or scared about what they have just dreamt. So parental comfort is needed. Here is how you can help.
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...
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 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...