Lack of routine, anxiety and sleep problem – how are they connected? Most of us have felt it. Sometimes it creeps up on you throughout a particularly stressful day, taking you altogether by surprise. In some cases, it’s a exhausting state of mind that can leave you physically and emotionally drained, highly strung, nervous or...
How to prepare your child for the end of daylight saving (and save your sleep)
Get ready to turn the clock back on April 5th for the end of daylight saving. Cooler weather means better sleep. Both adults and children tend to sleep better and more deeply in cooler temperatures. Even if it varies from person to person, a good temperature to aim for is 20°C. So make sure you don’t compensate...
Catnapping: What the f**k is going on with naptime?
Has your baby gone from sleeping up to three hours to only stealing 20 minutes at a time? You’ve got yourself a catnapper. One of the most common questions that I get asked goes a bit like this: “I don’t understand what happened? My baby has gone from sleeping up to three hours and is...
Tips for the sleep deprived mums – Practical Parenting
Do you feel exhausted from waking up throughout the night, just to replace your little one’s dummy? Is your child unable to self-settle and needs your assistance and comfort? Do you allow your child to sleep in your bed? This may sound familiar to you, however, being a mother is a good enough reason for...