Category: Blog


  • Why reading to your child changes their lives

    Why reading to your child changes their lives

    Did you know that reading to your baby as little as 15 minutes a day can actually boost your child’s intelligence? This is exactly what the research reflects. Not only do daily bedtime stories help make our little ones smarter, but they are also an incredible opportunity to reconnect and build our relationship with our…

  • From Waking 5 Times per night to Sleeping Thru – Read Madeline’s story!

    From Waking 5 Times per night to Sleeping Thru – Read Madeline’s story!

    This month we’re highlighting a SleepLoveGrow family who were struggling through sleep deprivation and wishing for a change that would benefit their whole family. Meet Madeline: My husband and I enlisted Sleep Love Grow’s help and expertise after reaching the end of our tether with our daughters sleep (or lack of!). When we met Jen,…

  • realistic New Year’s resolutions for mums

    realistic New Year’s resolutions for mums

    Ok, so the countdown has come and gone, you went to bed embarrassingly early and the highlight of your day, possibly year, was the semblance of a tidy kitchen table. Relax, you’re in good company. Many new mums shudder to even think about goals, let alone New Year’s Resolutions. But what if there were some…

  • Cot or Bassinet – and when to transition

    Cot or Bassinet – and when to transition

      There are so many decisions to be made when it comes to a new baby….how will we get him home from the hospital? Where will she sleep? Perhaps you’re one of those people who has the nursery all painted and decked out and your idea of a perfect start is baby going straight into…

  • Tantrums – hold on for the ride!

    Tantrums – hold on for the ride!

    Ok, tantrums. Let’s talk about THAT one. I’ve included here some things to remember and simple strategies to use when your child (who is most likely 3 -5 years old) decides to have a tantrum. Our Top 10 Tantrum Tips: 1. He is a child. Remember how it was when you were a child? When…

  • Naps – the how, why and what of day sleeps!

    Naps – the how, why and what of day sleeps!

    When babies are born, they have a bit of “getting used to the world happening” to do. Sleep is erratic and comes in a combination of short and long stints day and night; my very short, swift advice for you with a newborn is to expect next to nothing for some sleeps and something more than…

  • When baby hates cot and how you can help

    When baby hates cot and how you can help

    Have a bub who is 6 months or older who hates his sleep space? Cries when you’re walking toward his cot? Cries when you try putting him in the cot? If you know your baby is tired but he is not fond of going into his bed, try some Positive Sleep Space Association. During his wake time,…

  • Daylight savings and sleep – what’s the deal?

    Daylight savings and sleep – what’s the deal?

    So, it’s that time of year again – yay! Soon enough we’ll have to change our clocks, and this is where some things can become a bit of a struggle with a little one’s sleep. So, what to do? Here’s some ideas for you to think about: – Spring FORWARD, Fall (or Autumn in Australia!)…

  • sleep crutches – feeding, rocking, patting, singing and hand-holding to sleep

    sleep crutches – feeding, rocking, patting, singing and hand-holding to sleep

    I meet so many families who think the first thing I will tell them is that they’ve made a big mistake getting their baby or child off to sleep by doing something intensive. Well, no. In fact, the first thing I say is this: “parent-intensive sleep methods in the early days of a child’s life help…

  • early wake ups – are you up before the sun?

    early wake ups – are you up before the sun?

    Early wake-ups… are they happening in your home? Let’s face it, it’s not nice being up before the sun. Especially when it’s out of your control. So, what do we mean by early wake-ups? We would categorise an early wake-up as a child waking before 6am and being “ready for the day”. If it happens…