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Sleep and Parenting tips for your familyWhy Your Toddler’s Day Shapes Their Night: The Missing Piece in Sleep Support
If you’ve ever spent hours trying to settle your toddler at bedtime — only to have them pop back up minutes later — you’re not alone. What if I told you that better sleep doesn't start with a new bedtime routine, a different pillow, or even a later bedtime?It starts with the entire day leading up to it. Many parents focus heavily on what happens right before bed — and while a calm evening routine is important, the truth is that your child’s ability to sleep well is built hour by hour...
Why Your Toddler’s Bedtime Routine Isn’t Just a Checklist — It’s a Message of Safety
When bedtime feels like a battle — when you’ve done the bath, the books, the songs, and your toddler still clings to you, cries, or refuses to settle — it’s easy to blame yourself."Why isn’t the routine working?" you might wonder."Am I doing something wrong?" The truth is, bedtime isn’t just about ticking off a checklist. It’s about sending a powerful, invisible message to your toddler’s brain:"You are safe. You can relax. You can let go." Sleep isn’t only about physical tiredness.It’s about...
Loneliness in Motherhood: why you need parenting support.
I thought I knew what to expect. I was a paediatric nurse, for goodness’ sake. I’d spent years reassuring worried parents, handling medical emergencies, and calmly supporting families through some of the toughest moments of their lives. I knew about feeding, sleeping, development, reflux, colic—you name it, I’d advised parents on it. I genuinely believed that when I had my own baby, I’d breeze through it. But nothing—absolutely nothing—prepared me for the loneliness of early motherhood. I...
Why Is Toddler Sleep So Hard?
If you’ve ever dreaded bedtime, you’re not alone! Why Is Toddler Sleep So Hard? If you’ve ever dreaded bedtime with your toddler, you are far from alone. What looks like a simple end-of-day routine on paper can quickly turn into a stressful, emotional experience for both parent and child. From stalling and tears to middle-of-the-night wake-ups and nap refusals, toddler sleep can feel like a never-ending struggle. But the truth is, toddler sleep isn’t just about being tired — it’s about...
Why Every Mum Needs a Village: The Power of Support
Motherhood is one of the most rewarding experiences in life, but it can also be one of the most overwhelming. The early years, especially, come with sleepless nights, constant worry, and an endless stream of questions: Am I doing this right? Why won’t my baby sleep? Is this normal? In the past, mums had a natural support system—grandparents, aunts, and neighbors who stepped in to help, offer advice, and share the load. But today, many mums are doing it alone, without the ‘village’ that...
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- So you can find the calm in bedtime,
- Know that it's normal for your baby to need some help to settle,
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