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Are your kids having trouble sleeping? Wondering what might be the cause? If, like most kids, they really enjoy their screen time, blue light could be the culprit! Unfortunately, blue light and sleep just don't mix. Blue light from electronic devices like phones and...

Teething and sleep have one very big similarity to fire and cows, confused? Want to know what it is? Have you ever heard the story of Catherine O'Leary's Cow? Cows and fire, teething and sleep Back in 1871, the Chicago Tribune reported that the cause of the great...

Happy 2023, everybody! It’s a whole new year full of potential and opportunities! If you’re like me, when the calendar flips over, you set some lofty new goals to improve your quality of life. Get more exercise! Eat healthier! Save some money! Spend more time with...

When I first met Emily and her gorgeous daughter, 7-month-old Sophia, their sleep schedule was inconsistent. Sophia had been co-sleeping with her parents for about 3 months and was waking 3-4 times per night. She was also a catnapper with most of her naps lasting only...

Ask any new parent about the effects of sleep deprivation and I can guarantee they will have a long, comprehensive list! What is it about you having a lousy night’s sleep that makes everyone else so awful? At least it seems that way! Just one night of broken,...

Having an overtired baby is the absolute pits, as any tired Mum will quickly attest.  They are cranky, irritable and generally out of sorts. But worst of all, an overtired baby can be extremely difficult to get to sleep. Overtiredness is not only the arch enemy of...

As new Mums we are constantly bombarded with advice, suggestions and opinions, particularly in regard to baby’s sleep. Discerning which of these are facts and which are simply sleep myths can be incredibly confusing and stressful. I can clearly remember, like most...

Here’s a little “Would you rather…” scenario specifically for the parents out there. Would you rather have your baby waking up five times a night or catnapping for 30 minute periods during the day? Most parents would take the night time sleep right? I often hear...

Transitioning from a cot to a toddler bed is a huge change in your little one’s life. When it comes to making this transition, two big questions arise – when and how? If you are reading this article on my website, it is likely that you are looking for advice on...