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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!)…
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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…
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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…
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Toddlers – parenting and sleep manners!
I often talk about parenting during the day vs parenting during the night. Particularly in relation to the toddler or younger child, and particularly with night-time battles (staying in bed, going off to sleep). Think about whether you are using the same expectations at night as you are during the day; if a child is…