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Adapting to a new way of education
Years of working alongside families with sleep challenges has taught me a number of valuable lessons.
Some babies don't handle being away from their parents for very long, so an overnight stay might seem impossible. But there are thing you can do to prepare them and make them feel more comfortable.
Does your baby cry when they’re with anyone except you? Maybe your baby won’t let Dad or a close relative hold them? This can be tiring, but also impossible when you have to leave them. Helen has some tips.
Tips on how to help your baby find their own natural sleep routine. Work together so they feel safe and secure as they learn to settle themselves in bed, and how you can feel in control of the situation.
Should my baby have a routine? This is a question I get asked a lot, especially when it comes to baby sleep. Let’s get one thing sorted, babies don’t need a routine imposed upon them. They need predictability and flexibility.
A small thing like moving your clock forward can have a dramatic effect on how your kids get off to sleep. The move into daylight savings will affect your family in different ways, depending on your baby’s age, sleep patterns and personality.
New research I've completed with colleagues from Melbourne and the US, proves with empirical evidence something I have been teaching my whole career.
While we all strive to provide excellent care, is the stereotype of being a 'great' parenting realistic or even ideal? Sometimes we are so focussed on being a great parent that we don’t realise we might be providing a little more care than what the baby actually needs.
How do you know if your baby is constipated? Plus tips and remedies to help treat infant constipation.
We're repeatedly told of the magical powers of shh-ing and patting to soothe a baby. But what do you do when it doesn't work?
Learn to catch the early signs of a tired baby and toddler. By watching their cues we can give them the best chance at drifting off to sleep with ease.
The feeling of being overtired needs little explanation. But for babies and toddlers, it’s one of the most common causes of sleep problems I encounter.
It’s hard to know how your toddler will react to a new sibling, but helping them prepare for the impending arrival is one of the best investments in time you can make.
A step-by-step guide to follow throughout the day, to help provide consistency for your baby and help them feel safe and secure.
The constant demands of parenting can be very challenging. One way to boost your mood is by feeling a sense of achievement. And it can be as simple as doing something you love.
As a new mother, not only do you have to manage your wildly swinging hormones, you also have to adapt to a new and demanding role that may redefine you as a person. So here are some tips to help.
If you’re baby is screaming and you find yourself getting anxious, frustrated or angry, here are some handy tips for staying calm.
New research proves what we already know - baby sleep patterns emerge naturally as babies grow, but it's still very hard for new parents.
In the first few months of life, your baby needs your help to calm down when they’re crying because they literally don’t know what else to do. But what if they won't stop?
We all parent differently. What’s more, our partners will have a completely different set of factors influencing how they parent.
Simple tips for getting your baby to sleep with gentle settling and loving care.
The reality of parenting can be a struggle. Don't feel disappointed if life is different to what you expected.
