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Understanding Sensory Seeking and Sensory Avoiding Behaviour at Bedtime
If your child struggles to fall asleep, cries when you leave the room, or becomes clingy at bedtime, you are not alone. Many parents assume these behaviours are “bad habits” or “testing boundaries.” In reality, they are often linked to how a child’s sensory system and attachment needs work together. They may be struggling with sensory seeking or sensory avoiding issues. Bedtime can be one of the hardest times of the day for little ones. Their bodies are tired, their brains are full, and the...
Night-Time Self-Care for Parents: How to Calm Your Mind and Body Before Bed
When the house finally quietens, the washing is folded, and the lights are dimmed, many parents find that their body is still buzzing with tension. The day might be over, but your mind is not. You might lie in bed scrolling, replaying your child’s meltdowns, or worrying about tomorrow’s to-do list. This is where gentle night-time self-care for parents becomes essential. It is not about indulgence or luxury; it is about recovery. It is how you tell your nervous system, “You are safe now.” Your...
Worried About Starting Nursery? A UK Health Visitor’s Guide to Settling Your Child
Starting nursery UK is one of the biggest milestones in a family’s journey. It can feel exciting, daunting, and emotional all at once. Parents often imagine that first day photo -(tiny backpack, big smiles) but the reality can include tears at drop-off, clinginess at home, sleep challenges, and plenty of parental worry. The good news? These ups and downs are completely normal. With the right preparation and gentle support, most children adjust well to nursery or school, and parents can feel...
After School Meltdowns: After School Meltdowns: 5 Powerful Expert Tips to Help Your Child Cope
Discover why after-school meltdowns happen and how to calm evenings with expert parenting tips from a UK Health Visitor and sleep coach.
Why we cannot stay silent about unsafe sleep advice
The internet is full of parenting advice. Some of it is supportive and empowering. Some of it is outdated. And some of it is downright dangerous. Over the past few weeks, I have seen a rise in content that promotes tummy sleeping as a better, more natural, or even safer sleep position for babies. Posts like these often go viral because they tap into something very real...parental exhaustion, frustration, and the deep desire to help our babies sleep better. But no matter how relatable the...
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- So you can find the calm in bedtime,
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