Category: Media

It’s time to talk about the role of sleep and post natal depression
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It’s time to talk about the role of sleep and post natal depression

Mum-of-two Raya Du Plooy opens about her struggle with postnatal depression We all know lack of sleep goes hand in hand with parenthood. Tell someone you’re expecting and after the congratulations and celebrations, comes that common refrain, ‘Enjoy a good night’s sleep while you can!’ But despite all the warnings and knowing looks, new parents...

Put me on your wishlist!
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Put me on your wishlist!

Babyvine has put together a wishlist for families, and guess what – I’m on it! Many tired parents are wishing they could get some more sleep, but they might not know how to ask for it. I’m a great present!   Christmas Wishlist 2018  

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Spring Clean your Sleep

Are you feeling like you’re not yourself if you don’t get sleep? A clean space can lead to a clean sleep. From Catch Up: Is daylight saving affecting your sleep? The simple step you can take to get a good night’s rest. TT Adelaide | Spring Clean your Sleep Catch Up: Is daylight saving affecting...

Newborn Sleep Expectations To Forget Right Now
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Newborn Sleep Expectations To Forget Right Now

Cheryl Fingleson   By the time our babies arrive in the world, most mums are experts on everything that comes before the birth and, in some cases, what happens during it. What happens next, when we have a baby in our arms, is often a bit of a shock. For many of us, it’s not...

Does your friend have Post Natal Depression?
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Does your friend have Post Natal Depression?

11 signs your friend might have PND and what you can you do to help her.  Adjusting to parenthood is tough going and it’s natural for parents – both mums and dads – to feel overwhelmed by their new normal. But when the baby blues last longer than a few weeks or so, it’s important...

How many of these sleep mistakes will you make this week?
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How many of these sleep mistakes will you make this week?

Sleep Coach Cheryl Fingleson wants everyone to get a good night’s rest – so make sure you don’t commit any of these sleep sins 1. Watching TV late at night Most of us watch far too much television in the evening, and streaming apps like Netflix encourage us to keep on watching and skip our...

Five ways to get a better sleep this winter
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Five ways to get a better sleep this winter

If you’re finding it harder to get out of bed in winter, you’re not alone. Here’s how you can get a better night’s rest during the cooler months of the year. How to fall asleep in 60 seconds Large parts of Australia woke to their coldest morning of the year over the weekend, and the...

Dreams and sleep – The surprising reason dreams really are important
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Dreams and sleep – The surprising reason dreams really are important

The surprising reason dreams are important: they help us process emotion and learn new things says sleep experts Matthew Walker and Cheryl Fingleson We all know people who insist they never dream. Well, they’re dreaming! Everyone has dreams – we just don’t always remember them. But apart from helping us live out some seriously kooky...

Can you sleep train babies under four months?
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Can you sleep train babies under four months?

No-cry coach Cheryl Fingleson explains how to shape sleep habits from birth. Is sleep training possible with a four month old baby? Cheryl says no, we don’t sleep train babies that young – but there is another option that’s even better. It’s called ‘sleep shaping’.  It’s the question on the lips of almost every parent...

How to sleep snugly and soundly
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How to sleep snugly and soundly

Cheryl the Sleep Coach shares her best advice to getting a good night’s sleep. Last week I visited The Weekend Wakeup to talk about how to sleep snugly and soundly now that winter is approaching. Access the podcast here: Cheryl Fingleson at The Weekend Wakeup 6PR: How to sleep snugly and soundly https://www.6pr.com.au/podcast/how-to-sleep-snugly-and-soundly/