Baby False Starts: Causes, Solutions, and a Better Bedtime Routine
You put your baby down for the night and everything seems to be going smoothly, they actually fall asleep. Then 30–60 minutes after bedtime, they wake up crying, and your evening suddenly feels unpredictable. This is often called a baby false start, when a baby falls asleep but wakes shortly after being put down. This […]
Melatonin, Cortisol and Sleep Training: What Every Parent Needs to Know
Sleep is not just about routines, bedtime or sleep training methods. At the heart of your child’s sleep are two very powerful hormones working behind the scenes: melatonin and cortisol. When these two hormones are in balance, sleep comes more easily. When they are disrupted, sleep can become fragmented, unpredictable and down right, exhausting for […]
A Parent’s Guide to Understanding Night Terrors in Children
As a Child Sleep Consultant, I often meet parents who are deeply concerned about their children’s night terrors and often mixed up night terrors with nightmares. Being afraid of night terrors is normal, as they can feel very scary to witness. Recognising what night terrors are and learning how to cope with them can provide […]
How Sleep Deprivation Harms Your Relationship: Uncover the Hidden Impact
I can relate. Sleep deprivation is incredibly challenging, and it often leads us to question everything around us, particularly our relationships. It’s amazing how something we once took for granted can suddenly become the driving force behind our emotions. After a night filled with interruptions from a crying baby (whether they need milk, comfort, or […]
Mum Rage and Sleep Deprivation: How Lack of Sleep Affects Our Emotions
It first began when I was waking up multiple times at night. For every night wake up, I would gently and happily pick up my son, whisper loving words into his ears, kiss his forehead, and cradle him to sleep. My patience was absolutely endless. For me, I was so blessed to have the warmest […]
Does Your Baby Suffer From Short Naps? You Are Not Alone
When clients come to see me, they typically present one of five common issues: All of these issues are equally significant and exhausting. Even if I were to ask you whether you’d prefer your baby to wake up six times a night or take 30-40 minute naps during the day, you’d likely hesitate before answering. […]
The Effects of Lack of Sleep on Relationships: Why Getting Your Baby to Sleep Matters
Picture this: it’s 3 AM, and you’ve just fed your baby to sleep after what feels like an eternity of soothing, rocking, and changing. This wasn’t your first wake-up, but it is the one that really gets to you. You then collapse into bed next to your deep sleeper partner, only to be awakened yet […]
Bedtime Routines Explained: Answering Common Questions
A bedtime routine is something we all engage in, yet we often don’t consider it as a series of activities designed to help us feel ‘ready’ for sleep. But this is exactly what it is. In our fast-paced environment, creating a bedtime routine is more important than ever, especially when it comes to our little […]
Did You Know That Your Baby Will Never Sleep Through The Night?
I understand you’re here to find out how to help your baby sleep through the night. Before you navigate your mouse to the exit button, I want to reassure you that it’s perfectly normal for your baby and for every human being, including you and me to wake up during the night. In fact, we […]
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 […]