Having early morning wakes? 5am wake ups by chance? Is it a developmental milestone? A regression? Are they getting too much sleep during the day, or not enough? Maybe they’re just hungry. Maybe they’re too hot, or too cold. What causes these wake ups? Well, the truth is that it could be any of those…
The last year has brought about some significant challenges for pretty much every single person in the entire world. With the number of lock downs and restrictions, physical activity may have reduced, and as a result impacted your child’s sleep. Without minimising the struggles of others, I feel like parents of young children have been…
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.…
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…
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…
As a parent, it’s not uncommon to find yourself asking, “Why is my toddler suddenly not sleeping well? What happened to my great sleeper?”. Toddlers and preschoolers who once slept soundly through the night may begin to experience sleep disruptions. Why? The reality is that as your child grows and develops, their sleep habits can…
Does your baby look uncomfortable when sleeping? The sight of a sleeping baby is one of the most peaceful, comforting images to me. The sheer peacefulness and nearly inaudible sound of their breath. The perfect stillness of it all. Looks like the very definition of “rest”. There are definitely times this peacefulness can be thrown…
The ‘drowsy but awake’ trap. I can tell you that almost all of the parents that come to us for help with their babies sleep have heard the ‘drowsy but awake’ saying multiple times during their parent journey, and most, have followed the advice. It’s the worst sleep phrase going around. Yes, that’s right. The…
