Confession of a ‘gentle’ sleep coach

When i first started out as a sleep coach i entered the industry having been trained that self settling isn’t always needed to achieve good quality sleep.  Moreover, if it WAS found to be needed in a particular case, i was told ANY type of sleep method (slow or fast) would work perfectly if followed consistently.

Sounds reasonable right?

1st May 2024

Why is self settling such a big deal?

Sleep consultants bang on about it a lot, right?  So let me dig deeper as to why it can be a big deal for your baby's sleep success.

2nd April 2024

Is my baby waking out of habit or need?

Night wakings affect the ENTIRE family and a good night’s sleep is necessary for EVERYONE to be happy and healthy

The area I’m taking a look at here are the habitual night wakes.

1st March 2024

My baby is waking throughout the night!

1st February 2024

We all know that when our babies arrive, we’ll be waking through the night to tend to their little newborn needs.  But once we get to around 6 months, our enthusiasm and stamina for multiple night wakings can begin to dwindle…

Early risings and how to solve them.

The new year is upon us and i’m kicking off this year’s blog topics with one of the most difficult sleep issues to crack…Early Morning Risings!

1st January 2024

Can i still breastfeed if i sleep train?

One of the most concerning questions I’ve heard as a sleep coach comes from anxious mothers who have been told (or read) that sleep training means an end to their breastfeeding journey.

1st November 2023

Twins and Sleep; a twin mum’s perspective!

“Its twins” they said to me at my pregnancy scan.  Sorry, what?! 

10th Oct 2023

Can you sleep train without any crying?

It's safe to say that no parent wants to hear their baby cry.  The sound of your baby’s tears can set your heart racing and anxiety levels soaring.  So why do so many tired parents out there embark upon sleep training when it can create these feelings in us?

21st Sept 2023

"I've tried everything and nothing works!"

Do you feel like you’ve tried EVERYTHING but NOTHING WORKS!?!

When it comes to your little one’s sleep it can be really demoralising when you can’t work out why sleep has gone so awry and not know how to put things right.

1st Aug 2023

Guest Blog: How to maximise nutrition to improve sleep in young children

Written by Paediatric Dietitian Judith Lynn, from Little Monkey Nutrition (www.littlemonkeynutrition.com)

7th July 2023

Sleep tips for a settled baby

We all know that we need sleep. We can’t all explain why, but we know what it feels like when we’ve had a terrible night! At times it can feel like our babies point blank refuse to acknowledge their need for sleep and work tirelessly against our attempts to settle them!

19th June 2023

Will my child sleep on holiday?!

Holiday season is approaching and for many with small children it can bring up anxieties about sleep; how and where will they nap? What if they don’t like their room and wake all night?  Will i get a break in the evening?  Will it ruin sleep once i get back?

26th May 2023

How dark should my baby's room be?

You’ve probably heard about how important a dark room is for your child’s sleep. But do you know how dark is dark enough? And why?

15th May 2023

When will my baby sleep through the night?

It takes a lot of work, a lot of patience and a lot of consistency, but actually there’s more at play when it comes to your baby sleeping through the night. 

Here’s my top 5 pointers to get you there!

1st April 2023

Guest Blog; by Seasoulmindfulness

We all experience anxiety and stress from time to time as parents of young children.  The wonderful Pammy Gaskin from Seasoulmindfulness shares with us the benefits of mindfulness and meditation plus a 5min meditation that can help bring you back to a place of calm from within the chaos!

17 April 2023

Struggling to settle your baby to sleep?

Have you been scouring the internet, searching "How to settle my baby to sleep", "why won't my baby sleep" and "can you die from lack of sleep?" (i've googled that one myself!) 

10 April 2023

The link between Nutrition and Sleep...

Can you believe that its nearly Easter?  It feels like Christmas was only yesterday, yet here we are!

01 Apr 2023

Happy Mother's Day - lets change the clocks!

Finally Spring is on the way!  There’s lots to look forward to; lighter evenings, warmer weather, Easter (chocolate) and Mother’s Day (more chocolate!).

01 Mar 2023

Baby Starting Nursery

February 2023 is going to be an emotional month for me…

The start of the month will see in the final year of my 30’s and it feels as though i’m now teetering on the edge of middle age.  It will also be my last month of maternity leave before I put young Harrison into childcare so that I can work.

01 Feb 2023

What is the right sleep approach?

It’s a new year! A time for resolutions; fresh starts, healthy eating and fitness; all the usual suspects!  But what about sleep?

01 Jan 2023

Navigating The Festivities and Sleep!

Aaahhh I remember December, pre kids: Christmas shopping in the winter markets.  Christmas drinks in the evenings with friends. Ice skating in winter wonderland with the other half; how romantic!

05 Dec 2022