6 PROVEN get-them-to-sleep methods from Ireland’s leading guru
Most of my work involves meeting families who are struggling to reach the ‘Holy Grail’ – night after night of uninterrupted sleep for everyone. So, I’m sharing with you some of the more peculiar things kids do to fall asleep. Things I’ve seen over the years which should help parents realise that when it comes to sleep, anything […]
7 years ago
How to deal with separation anxiety when it is affecting your baby’s sleep
Separation anxiety and sleep regressions. “It should be noted that separation anxiety can happen at any stage in your child’s first few years. Some babies or toddlers barely blink when their parents or carers leave them. It is not that they are more secure little people than others; it’s just that they are independent little […]
8 years ago
Is motion the only way you can get your baby to sleep?
Often I meet parents who feel they are the only people doing crazy things at bedtime (and overnight) to get some sleep – not just for the little ones, but for mums and dads too. Generally, they aren’t unique in their actions. We all do whatever we have to do to get by. Until it […]
10 years ago
How Much Sleep Do Kids REALLY Need? A Sleep Expert Reveals All
Regular readers will know by now that I am a fan of routine and daytime structures for little ones and for the most part, the reason I like them is because the right amount of daytime sleep can have a positive impact on how well little ones sleep at night. The opposite is also true […]
11 years ago
These Are The Biggest Myths About Babies And SLEEP
Everyone has an opinion when it comes to baby sleep (I probably have more than most!), but sometimes it’s hard to see the wood for the trees. Here, I will tackle a few of the myths surrounding baby sleep, in a series of True or False statements. 1. The earlier you start a routine, the better: […]
11 years ago
This slightly creepy rabbit book makes kids fall asleep in minutes
A book that puts kids to sleep in under twenty minutes is now a number one bestseller, as parents worldwide snap up copies of the holy grail of bedtime reading. In The Rabbit Who Wants To Fall Asleep, Roger the rabbit gets help from Uncle Yawn and other friends to fall asleep in the evening. Compelled […]
11 years ago