Okay I think i’m in a safe space to admit this, but I know that after having my kids I didn’t really think about how to get my body back to a good state, whether that was nutritionally or from an exercise point of view. I remember slightly putting it all off and just thinking…
I started todays video by saying about how actually bedtimes and settling needn’t be complicated, but then I went on to give lots of tips about how you can improve things, so perhaps I wasn’t quite right! But I suppose my point is really that keeping it simile and straightforward is the best plan. Have…
It was into day 4 today and I talked about my trickiest subject – Daytime and Naps! In the video I covered How tricky naps can be Watching out for awake times and sleep needs How to handle it and not make it stressful When to give up! Enjoy! Kate x Ps If you fancy…
Today is day 2 of the #5daysleepacademy and it was all about bedtime and self settling (yes the magic phrase!). In the video I chatted through my thoughts on The right time for bedtime How to handle bedtime for younger and older kids. Self settling and how to approach it! So grab a cup of tea,…
I remember my (wise) Mum telling me when my first child was born to read to her from the day she was born, I thought she was mad but I persevered and now my bigger daughter still loves her books every night. To back this up a Pediatrician in the US has backed up my…
Have you ever heard of object permanence? Read onto find out what it is and it’s role in getting your children to have healthy sleep habits. A couple of weeks ago I attended the Sleep Success Summit hosted online by an expert sleep doctor in America. He had many talks going on, but naturally I…
Have a look at the chart and compare it to your family’s sleep. What’s new about this research is that as well as a recommended level we can see variations in each stage of development. As sleep consultants we strong advise to aim for the recommended level, however some children will need more or less than the average. If you have any concerns about your childs sleep then please get in touch to discuss. Call me on 07748677908.
