As a Sleep Consultant, I confess: I am unabashedly a sleep nerd. There’s something genuinely fascinating about the world of sleep – it’s like a vast, uncharted universe right inside our minds. Sleep isn’t just a nightly routine; it’s a journey into a mysterious part of our existence. A realm where the body and mind…
While our bodies rest, our brains embark on an intricate journey each night. Far from being idle, the brain during sleep engages in a variety of crucial activities that are essential for our well-being and cognitive functions. In this post, we’ll explore the five vital processes that occur in the brain during sleep. The resting…
It’s a whole new year full of potential and opportunities, so let’s talk about why you should make sleep a priority. If you’re like me, when the calendar flips over, you set some lofty new goals to improve your quality of life. Get more exercise, eat healthier, land a new job, save some money, spend…
Understanding co-regulation Co-regulation refers to the process where an adult helps a child manage and understand their emotions and behaviours. This is especially crucial in young children who are still developing self-regulation skills of their own. By providing a calming presence and demonstrating healthy emotional responses, adults can guide children in managing their own emotions.…
As a mother, it’s natural to want the best for your child – including their sleep. Especially if you’ve worked hard to create good sleep habits and are recovering some of your sleep debt. What happens when you start striving for the unattainable ‘perfect’ sleep for your baby? Sleep perfectionism can sneak into a new…
It’s a common myth and a sensitive topic that sleep deprivation is typically part of the new parent package. Everyone likes to joke how new parents won’t get any decent sleep for the next few years (at least!). With many people accepting the fact that feeling tired day after day is just one of the…
