Tag: sleep


  • 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!)…

  • Toddlers – parenting and sleep manners!

    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…

  • Night Wakings – I just got you to sleep!

    Night Wakings – I just got you to sleep!

    Today I thought I’d cover night wakings. It’s a bit of a controversial issue, so bear with me! Here’s some quick facts for you: – babies need to wake through the night to feed, until usually 4-6 months (some “sleep through” – by this we mean from late at night to first thing in the…