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,...
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...
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 let...
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 extinction burst. Let’s discuss what an...
It’s almost Christmas and the perfect time to remind you that it’s your child, your rules. My gift to you today are these 5 tips to avoid sleep sabotage these holidays. I want you to remember that you oversee your child’s schedule. Not your mother-in-law, not your...
