Why Your Child Might Struggle to Wind Down (And What You Can Do About It) You’ve dimmed the lights, tucked your little one into bed, and started their usual bedtime routine only to find they’re still bouncing off the walls, begging for “just one more show” or chasing invisible ninjas across the lounge room. Sound…
Once your baby reaches six months old, nighttime feedings often become less about nutritional necessity and more about comfort and habit. This is an ideal time to begin transitioning your baby’s calorie intake from night to day. Allowing night time to be all about glorious sleep. Understanding the biology of how a baby’s body regulates…
Understanding Cortisol and Baby Sleep Training Cortisol, often referred to as the “stress hormone,” plays a crucial role in our daily functioning. It helps regulate sleep-wake cycles, metabolism, and immune responses. Cortisol levels naturally fluctuate throughout the day, peaking in the morning to promote wakefulness and declining in the evening to facilitate sleep. When babies…
Understanding Night Terrors in Children: A Guide for Parents As a Child Sleep Consultant, one of the most distressing concerns I encounter from parents involves night terrors. Understanding what night terrors are and how to handle them can be a beacon of hope in the midst of nighttime turmoil. This guide aims to shed light…
‘My baby won’t sleep! It doesn’t matter what I do, my baby just won’t sleep!’ I hear this often. Including from me with baby #2! I can remember the night, and some of you will know exactly what I’m talking about, when I felt like I could not take it anymore. When our babies don’t…
The Do’s and Don’ts of Room Sharing with Your Baby: A Guide for Parents As a Sleep Consultant, I understand that room sharing with your baby can be both a comforting and challenging experience. Some parents are ready to wheel baby out early on, others prefer to room share. It’s a personal choice. If you…
So, you’re on the fence about this whole ‘Teaching your baby to sleep’ thing? Is anxiety creeping in? On the one hand, you know that sleep is essential for everyone in your family. You’ve read all the literature and have come to agree with the consensus of the pediatric community that sleep is vital to…
How does your baby sleep? Well? Or not so great? What is it about you having a lousy night’s sleep that makes everyone else so annoying? It seems that way, doesn’t it? Baby sleep habits strongly affect your sleep habits. You have a night of broken, interrupted, just plain lousy sleep, and the next day…
