The Hush Hour
By Elizabeth Pantley Every child can benefit from a daily nap, but sometimes there is nothing you can do to get your child to…
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If I Need To “Train” My Child to Sleep, Do I Also Need To “Train” Her to Walk or Eat?
By Sofie Thomson This is a reaction to a blog claiming that mothers who “sleep train” are being harshly judged. In a society where…
The Newborn’s “Happily Awake Span”
By Elizabeth Pantley How do you help your newborn to be happier, sleep better, and be more peaceful? By paying attention to how long…
I Should Have Let You Sleep With Me
By Michelle Zunter It was 2 am when you came into our room. I woke up immediately, of course, sensing your presence. You wanted…
“Comfort” is Only For Adults!
By Sofie Thomson At the weekend I was feeling stressed. I had loads of writing to get done in a short space of time,…
“Sleep Regressions”: Why It’s Not Actually a Regression
By Tracy Cassels I work with a lot of families, and something they almost all inevitably struggle with are the periods of sleep regressions…
Emotional Support and Balance For New Mothers and Baby
By Natali Brown New mums: I’ve been there! The endless nights of pajama patrol and no sleep. My husband called me a “maternity nerd”…
Beating “Bad Habits” – Gently, With Love
By Pinky McKay It’s scary isn’t it, being a new mum and feeling pressured from all directions to resist cuddling, rocking (or heaven forbid!),…
I Never “Sleep Trained” My Kids
By Sofie Thomson Golly gosh, you must think. That woman can’t possibly get any sleep and her poor children must wander the house all…
Close the door and let her cry. You need to “teach” her.
By Sofie Thomson Last week I wrote a blog about infant sleep and the importance of responding to the needs of our babies. I…
My baby is awesome! She wakes often and feeds most of the night
By Sofie Thomson “Is she good?” This was something I got asked time and time again, as a new mother. Strangers, friends and family…
Sleep-Deprived Mama, I Feel Ya
By Alla Zaykova Many of us gentle mamas of non-sleepers have learned to suffer in silence. We’ve learned to bite our tongues rather than…
The Volcano Effect: Why Skipping a Nap Results in Meltdown
By Elizabeth Pantley From the moment your child wakes in the morning he is slowly using up the benefits of the previous night’s sleep….
Early Bedtime Means Better Baby Sleep
By Elizabeth Pantley In their efforts to encourage their baby to sleep better, one approach that many parents use is to put their baby…
Eight Sleep Tips for Every Child
By Elizabeth Pantley Lack of sleep affects every minute of every day for every person in the family because lack of sleep isn’t just…
Four Ways that White Noise Works Its Magic
By Elizabeth Pantley The right kind of background noise is a perfect sleep aid for most newborns because it is effective in a variety…
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Newborn Sleep Better
By Elizabeth Pantley Newborn sleep problems are common – but it’s a mystery. Babies in the womb sleep up to twenty hours per day….
‘Can You Sleep Train a Newborn?’ – A Question That Makes No Sense
By Elizabeth Pantley Parents of newborns are very tired people. Sleep becomes their holy grail. In their blurry-eyed state they sometimes ask really crazy…
What To Do When Your Child Needs a Nap But Won’t Take One
By Elizabeth Pantley Daytime naps might last just a few short hours, but they can affect all 24 hours of a child’s day. Naps…
The One Good Reason For My Many Sleepless Nights
By Liz Petrone I have a motherhood confession. There is a child (or two or three) sleeping in my bed more nights than not….