Growing up, I always worried that conceiving might be difficult for me. Lots of the women in my family went through early menopause. And I often said to my friends that I’d freeze my eggs if I hadn’t settled down by a certain age. But to my surprise, I conceived my first daughter at the
So let’s get down to it, completely honestly. What’s it REALLY like being a sleep consultant? You may have seen some popping up in your area or in your newsfeed…
Most parents will tell you they have no time for romance in their lives now that they have children. However, that shouldn’t be a reason for you to stop investing in your relationship! I firmly believe that, while your baby does need you, it is equally important to nurture your relationship. This is why I
Well, some wakes will be down to need, but only in young babies who have genuine hunger needs due to their dinky tummies! The vast majority of babies I have worked with since birth who have developed wonderful sleep habits drop these naturally of their own accord when they have doubled birthweight, often around the
I know without a shadow of a doubt that there are many parents out there wishing for nothing more this Christmas than a Good Night’s Sleep to be delivered by the big man in red! If only that was something that could be delivered by magic! Anyone who has worked with me (or one of
The thing about having a baby is that everyone will tell you how you’re doing things wrong and how to do them ‘properly’. This is where the question ‘Is sleep training safe for my baby’ comes from… someone telling you how sleep training will damage your child permanently. Absolutely everyone who has had a child
While the topic of getting rid of daylight savings is hotly debated, the fact of the matter is we have to adjust to the clock changing twice a year. This change is bad enough for adults but can be extremely disruptive for children. How Does Lack of Sleep Affect Children? A good night’s sleep is
Sleep is extremely important to the health and wellbeing of your child. More and more studies are showing that lack of sleep can affect the performance and concentration of children (and adults too!). Children, in particular, are susceptible to fatigue caused by lack of sleep and even 25 minutes less sleep per night can affect their
Parents preparing for their first child have so much to think about, from selecting childcare to making sure their little one has the right cot, toys and blankets. But sometimes, I come into contact with new parents that are so focused on their new child, they forget about looking after themselves. In this article, I
Every month I get tons of calls from parents struggling with naps, and they really can test yoursanity! Even for baby who sleeps well at night, naps can present difficulties and when I work with afamily they are almost always the last thing to fall into place, sometimes a week or more after nighttime sleep
JUST HOW MUCH DOES DAYLIGHT AFFECT YOUR CHILD’S SLEEP? With Spring nearly here and, hopefully, the return of sunlight to our mornings I’d like to share sometips with you to ensure that your little ones don’t suddenly start deciding morning is here when thebirds do! The best environment for us all to sleep in is
One thing I always recommend to families I work with is to have your little ones (7 months andup) sleeping with a small stuffed animal or lovey. You want something large enough that they canfind it in their cot easily but not too large that will cause safety concerns or a SIDS risk. Babies,love to