Back to School Sleep Ideas
It’s nearly that time of year! Most of you will be in holiday mode, and I am sure you do not want to think about morning school runs, lunch boxes
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Six Health Concerns That May Impact Your Child’s Sleep
Helping parents and children have a good and deep night’s sleep is a passion. Most of the time, medical issues are not the sole cause of your child’s sleep issues.
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Foods and diet changes that may help your child snooze.
I ran a sleep workshop this weekend at Rocking Horse Nursery in Newbury; the parents asked about diet. Even though research shows that a consistent bedtime routine is effective for
Read moreNightmares vs Night Terrors
Nightmares As Autumn draws in, the evenings get dark, which can upset children. Waking in the middle of the night from a bad dream can frighten children. Nightmares, although a perfectly normal part of childhood, are scary for youngsters and, if...
Read moreBaby Sleep Science
Are you tired now, desperate for a good night’s sleep, and unsure how to help your baby? Did you know that your baby is not born with a natural inbuilt 24-hour clock.? You can read on but also click on my short...
Read morePractical steps to help your child self-soothe
Following on from my post on the importance of self-soothing, here are my top practical steps to help babies and older children. It’s essential not to rush when you want
Read moreThe Importance of self-soothing for sleep
Self-soothing is an essential skill for your child to learn to help them get off to sleep and sleep independently. Whatever your child’s age, the best way for your child is to get up and be awake and settle on their own. Also, if they wake up at...
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Helping your child sleep in their own bed
For many of you, your child sleeping in your bed may not be a problem, and it’s entirely up to you to decide when it is the right time for them to sleep in their bed. Many parents think that it is more manageable before their child attends...
Read moreDo’s and Don’t for establishing a successful bedtime routine.
Ensure a successful bedtime routine, and it’s Spring, although it does not feel like it does it. The clocks will be going forward on Sunday. Don’t forget to use my top tips on my blog before. Many of my clients struggle to establish a...
Read moreDaylight saving March the 26th, top tricks to help your child sleep
Spring is nearly here, daylight saving starts on Sunday the 26th of March, so the clocks are going forward one hour. Helping parents and children sleep is a passion of mine. I am lucky my children are grown up now but I remember the 5.30am...
Read moreHelping your child overcome nighttime fears, night night sleep tight.
Nighttime fears…Don’t leave me, mummy, don’t make me go to bed…..please stay with me. I fear the monsters in my room. All children have moments in their lives when it’s tough for them to be away from you, especially...
Read moreTop six common traps parents fall into with sleep
What do all families have in common during a sleep consultation? All of you have read lots on the internet and in books, tried sleep training, and failed. Many of you will have tried for three days and then given up. Has this made you feel guilty...
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