Your big sister slept through the night at 7 weeks old. I remember waking from an exhausted slumber in the early hours of the morning in a complete panic because she hadn’t woken. I was positive something dreadful had happened but she was, of course, fine. Like me, she is a sleeper. She has slept […]
11 Gentle Ways to Deal With Bedtime Fears & Anxiety
This post is sponsored by Moose Toys. Nighttime fears and difficulties going to or staying asleep are a normal occurrence for children of all ages. Anxiety, heightened emotions, their developing imagination and even over-tiredness can all contribute to children’s sleeping difficulties. As the mother of one preschooler who has trouble staying asleep throughout the night, […]
From Cot to Bed: 7 Practical Tips to Ease the Transition
Having recently moved AJ into a big bed I thought I would share some of the simple, practical things we have done to make the transition from cot to bed easier for both our girls. While these ideas certainly aren’t rocket science, it can be the little things that make all of the difference to […]
Sleep is (Clearly) for the Weak
“Lay down. It’s time to be sleeping!” I say in a too gruff, overtired voice. I am just so very tired. Tired in the morning, the afternoon, the evening and all through night. Tired on the school run, during our time at home, as I work, as I rest. Always tired. I can honestly count […]
Mum 2 Mum: Changes, Changes Everywhere
The one constant about small children – just when you think you have a handle on things, they change it up again! Immy has started resisting her afternoon nap. All of a sudden, completely out of the blue and yet the signs are there that she still needs it (for example, her eyes are falling […]
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