One of the best things you can do for your child is to ensure they get adequate sleep. Sending them to bed at a certain time is a big part of healthy sleep habits, but the key is to make sure they fall asleep easily, sleep throughout the night and wake up feeling refreshed and energised to take on the … Read More
Toddler Troubles
Toddlers! They’re fun to have around, aren’t they? They can be an angel one moment.. and then 5 minutes later, be crying the house down because you didn’t give the candy they wanted. Yes, it is the age where they start to test your limit and patience, and they can get really smart and clever about it! A toddler sees … Read More
Is My Baby Ready To Sleep Through?
“So… when will my baby be sleeping through the night?” If you’re a mum that has never had a good night’s sleep since the birth of your child… this would probably be your Number One (and most asked) question! Let’s get some facts right first… when I say Sleep Through – I mean sleeping for a length of 10-12 hours … Read More
The 5 Steps To Creating The Perfect Sleep Sanctuary
Ever wondered where is best place for your child to sleep? For many parents, the logical answer will be the “the baby’s cot” of course. But… we all know that due to circumstances of having a newborn (ie. multiple night wakings/ ease of breastfeeding etc), it may just be easier to co-sleep/ bed share with your little one. I won’t … Read More
How Much Sleep Does My Baby Need?
In my last blog post, I wrote about how sleep deprivation can have an adverse effect on a child’s ability to learn, growth and mood. I also wrote about how sleep deprivation may result in a mum falling into postpartum depression. So, then, how much sleep is enough? The table below serves as a good guide for every parent, however, … Read More
Sleep Deprivation a Requirement for Parenting?
Does that sound familiar to you? I recalled that when I was expecting my first child, I always get asked that same question: “Are you ready for sleepless nights?”, and of course I would go “Yeah, I guess… Part and parcel of parenting right?” But as I learn more about what sleep deprivation does to both parent and child, and … Read More