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		<title>Sleep Advice Doesn’t Work? A Health Visitor Explains Why and What Helps</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 10:48:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[There is something quietly exhausting about doing everything you have been told should help and still finding yourself awake in the dark, wondering why it is not working. You may have adjusted wake windows, refined the bedtime routine, shortened naps, lengthened naps, reduced night feeds, introduced white noise, dimmed the lights earlier, and tried to [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>You’re Not Behind. You’re Becoming</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:30:51 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[What No One Tells You About the Early Days I thought I was ready. The baby books were stacked in neat piles. The hospital bag was zipped shut by week thirty-five. I had watched the car seat video tutorial three times and felt smugly confident clicking it into place. And yet nothing prepares you for [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Understanding Toddler Tantrums: It’s Not Just a Phase</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 21 May 2025 09:34:28 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[You’re in the supermarket. Your toddler wants the red apple, not the green one. You hand it over. Now they’re howling because they wanted the other red apple. You blink, baffled, as they launch into a full-body meltdown on the floor and suddenly all eyes are on you. Sound familiar? Tantrums are one of the [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Understanding Early Years Behaviour: Why It Happens and How to Get Support</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 19 May 2025 10:14:19 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[From clingy crying in the newborn months to full-blown tantrums, defiant outbursts and bedtime battles in the toddler and preschool years, behaviour is one of the most talked-about (and often misunderstood) parts of parenting. That’s why this month in The Nest — my expert-led support space for families — we’re diving into all things behaviour. [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>The Ultimate Guide to Toddler Sleep: Tips, Strategies, and My Upcoming Masterclass</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 12 May 2025 09:40:02 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[If you’re a parent of a toddler, you know that bedtime can often feel like a battle. One minute, they’re winding down, and the next, they’re wide awake, fighting off sleep with every ounce of energy they have. Between the tantrums, the endless requests for water, the “I need to have a wee!” calls, and [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>💤 You’re Not Failing at Toddler Sleep—You’re Just Missing the Right Tools</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Wed, 07 May 2025 10:01:53 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[Bedtime with a toddler can feel like an emotional rollercoaster. One night they’re drifting off peacefully… the next, they’re screaming if you so much as think about leaving the room. You’re trying everything—early bedtime, later bedtime, a warm bath, lavender spray, white noise, rewards, consequences—and still, nothing seems to stick. Let me reassure you:You are [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Your Toddler’s Day Shapes Their Night: The Missing Piece in Sleep Support</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sun, 27 Apr 2025 14:19:33 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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&#8217;t start with a new bedtime routine, a different pillow, or even a later bedtime?It starts with the entire day leading [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Your Toddler’s Bedtime Routine Isn’t Just a Checklist — It’s a Message of Safety</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Sat, 19 Apr 2025 07:44:58 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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.&#8220;Why isn’t the routine working?&#8221; you might wonder.&#8220;Am I doing something wrong?&#8221; The truth is, bedtime isn’t just about ticking off a [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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		<title>Why Is Toddler Sleep So Hard?</title>
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		<dc:creator><![CDATA[Helen Davies]]></dc:creator>
		<pubDate>Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:13:44 +0000</pubDate>
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					<description><![CDATA[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 [&#8230;]]]></description>
		
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