Why a Resting Brain is a Busy Brain: Unveiling the Secrets of Mental Activity
Significant growth occurs during sleep, particularly in children. As the body rests, the brain undertakes a complex and dynamic process each night. Rather than remaining dormant, it actively engages in essential functions that support overall well-being and cognitive health. In this post, we will delve deeper into five key processes that take place in the […]
Breaking the Myth of Perfect Baby Sleep: Essential Tips for Stress-Free Motherhood
Parenthood is a rewarding yet demanding journey, especially for mothers. While fathers and other caregivers are increasingly involved in family life, mothers often take the lead in managing their children’s daily routines. As a mother, it’s natural to want the best for your child, including ensuring they get enough sleep. Sleep is crucial for a […]
A Parent’s Guide: Transitioning from Bottle to Cup
Transitioning your child from a bottle to a cup is a significant milestone in their development. It might seem surprising that moving your child from a bottle to a cup can cause so much stress and anxiety. A major reason for this anxiety is likely because it took a lot of effort to get your […]
Iron Deficiency Anaemia: How It Affects Sleep and Tips for Better Rest
During many of my consultation calls, I hear parents express their frustration about their children’s lack of sleep. Many are at their wit’s end, ready to give it one more try before resigning themselves to the idea that their kids are simply not good sleepers. In sleep training, we spend a lot of time focusing […]
Boost Your Child’s Sleep Health: The Key Benefits of a Consistent Morning Wake-Up Routine
For many parents, managing morning wake-ups can be a significant challenge. Often, children tend to wake up extremely early, sometimes around 5 AM. When children occasionally sleep in until 7 AM, 8 AM, or even 9 AM, parents might be tempted to let them continue sleeping, thinking it’s beneficial. However, this can disrupt your child’s […]
White Noise Machines: Should You Use One To Help Your Baby Sleep?
On a personal note, I consider the white noise machine to be one of the greatest inventions ever. For some reason, the floors in London tend to creak quite a bit, and amusingly enough, there’s a particular spot right outside my son’s room that inevitably wakes me up. My husband must find it a bit […]
Understanding Why Your Baby Takes Short Naps and How to Improve Sleep Time
It’s quite common for babies to experience short naps, which can be overwhelming for the parent caring for them during the day. This can affect the parent’s ability to relax, complete tasks, and manage other responsibilities, often resulting in sheer exhaustion. Babies may also feel overwhelmed by overtiredness, resulting in bursts of energy, frustration, fussiness, […]
Is Teething Disrupting Your Baby’s Sleep at Night?
When gathering with fellow parents or caregivers, conversations often gravitate towards common baby topics such as sleep patterns, regressions, teething, developmental milestones, food intolerances, and feeding. In this discussion, we’ll focus on teething and how it affects your baby’s sleep. It’s not uncommon for parents to attribute their baby’s nighttime waking to teething, especially during […]
A Parent’s Guide: Navigating the 4-Month Sleep Regression
If you’re about to enter the wild world of parenting, chances are you’ve already heard the whisperings about the legendary four-month regression. I remember freaking out about it long before I even thought about having a baby! It’s like a storm cloud hanging over your baby’s journey, ready to roll in. But here’s the real […]
Debunking 8 Common Myths About Sleep Training
To kick things off, I’d like to share a bit about my own journey. As a first-time mum to an adorable 8-month-old boy, I was determined from the start to follow my instincts: to understand his cues, hold him when he needed, and help him sleep on his schedule. I can still hear my mum […]
