As adults, there is nothing more satisfying than uninterrupted slumber. Good sleep has a number of health benefits for adults and, especially for children. A good amount of quality sleep helps a child’s physical and mental development. But, most children choose not to sleep because they want to play and do other things aside from falling asleep. The quest for putting children to sleep often results in a metaphorical tug of war between the parent and the child.
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It’s such a common issue, and it’s not always easily solved. That’s why there are countless books, articles, courses, and blogs about baby sleep—how to get it and how to make it stay. Pre-children, the idea of sleep wasn’t too high on my agenda. I could stay up late, go to bed early, have a …
It’s a good question. It’s also a frustrating question. And everyone seems to have an opinion about when your baby should be sleeping through the night. The answer is different for every baby and every family. I’ve heard of babies sleeping through the night from 3 weeks of age. I heard about 2-and-a-half-year-old toddlers still …
Every few months, there seems to occur another sleep regression. While some babies will sail through each regression and sleep like a baby, others will start to nap terribly and wake frequently at night at every single regression. The 9-month sleep regression might be the first time that your baby demonstrates any resistance to sleep …
It’s a scary time for parents—moving their child from the safe, protective confines of the cot and into a child bed. Not only does a cot allay safety worries, but it also helps keep your toddler stay put. Otherwise, our 18-month-olds wound up playing with their toys in the middle of the night. However, at …
Whenever I see a picture of my boys when they were newborns, I get this funny little pleasant tickle inside me. When I see my friends’ newborns on Facebook, I get all mushy and sigh. There is something so beautiful and so precious about those little tiny fingers and toes. But then I remember the …
Toddlers between two and three are the cutest, the most fun, the most independent and the most adamant about having their way – Hello 2 Year Old Sleep Regression. Often parents say this is the only sleep regression their child experienced, or it was the worst one their child went through. I’ve heard of this …
It’s 9:30 pm and your child suddenly sat bolt upright in bed and starts screaming, thrashing and flailing around yelling “No, Stop It, Don’t, No, No, No, Don’t Hurt Me.” It’s frightening, confronting and worrying when you witness your child experience their first-night terror. It can be even more concerning and stressful if you see …
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Dummy, pacifier, binky, whatever you want to call it, it’s a savior for many parents. It’s a savior for fussiness, helping with settling your baby to sleep and overall comfort for your child. It is also without a doubt the cause of great debate and controversy in the parenting community. Should you use one? When …
Almost as soon as you give birth well-meaning parents are warning you about the four-month regression, and all the horror of 45 min to 2 hourly wakings overnight. It can seem like a lifetime away especially when you’re holding your beautiful snuggling newborn who is sleeping an impressive 16-20 hours in pleasant bursts during the …
Sometimes as a mum we can feel like we have become permanently attached to the couch. Sitting there hour up hour feeding and cuddling especially during the first few months when your baby needs to eat and frequently sleep during the day and night. It can be a beautiful, but exhausting time. As much as …
