Mum guilt and judgement: how to lighten your load a little
In today's video, I'm talking about mum guilt, something that we suffer with so badly. Parenting is hard, regardless whether you're mum or dad, It's utterly amazing and it's incredible, but nobody prepares you for that feeling that nothing you do is quite right. You always feel like you're letting your child down. It doesn't matter how amazing you are -
What is sleep training, and is it good or bad for your child?
What is sleep training? It's a phrase that now has quite a lot of stigma attached to it. You will hear some people claiming that sleep training is essential for babies, and there are some very strict methods of doing it, and then, on the other hand, there are others who will tell you that sleep training is the worst
Choosing a Nursery
My youngest daughter Alyssia has started at nursery this week, and as you may have seen on my Facebook page, it has started really well. For various reasons, she has not been able to go to the same nursery as her sister did, so I have had to choose a new one for her. Things have changed a bit for
Sleep tips for Back to School season
It's the beginning of September, and that means back to school or back to nursery for many of our children. So today's video is about getting sleep back on track after the holidays, so we can get them ready for starting back at school or starting at school for the first time and get their sleep pattern in a
All about naps and nap transitions
Today's video on naps and nap transitions is a longer one - I'm going to take you through the first two years of a baby's life and explain all about naps - how they develop at first, and how they typically transition from three daily naps, to two, to one, and eventually to not needing a nap at all.
Safe Sleeping tips for your baby and you
Today's video is about safe sleeping tips for babies. With all the information being thrown at you, you may be confused about the best advice. So here is a summary of the best advice available and I hope it helps you. Babies should sleep on their backs You have probably been told to always put babies on their backs, but maybe
Should I switch to formula feed at night to help my baby sleep?
Does switching to formula feed at night help a baby to sleep? Before I begin this week's article and video, I want to make one thing clear. If you have chosen to formula feed your baby, or you have chosen to switch to formula after a certain time breastfeeding then I fully support your decision. If formula is best for
When will my Baby Sleep through the Night?
When will my baby sleep through the night? This is probably one of the most popular questions that new parents ask me. Everybody knows that you get disturbed sleep at first when you have a new baby - but when does it end? "Other people I know say their baby is sleeping through, so what is wrong with my baby, and