It’s OK not to be OK
Mental illness during and after pregnancy are much more common than we think, yet sadly often not talked about. 7 in 10 women will hide or underplay the severity of their pre and postnatal mental issues while as many as one in five women develop a mental health problem during pregnancy or in the first year after the birth of … More It’s OK not to be OK »
Newborn sleep – 3 things I wish I knew when I was pregnant
I’m sure that during your pregnancy someone at some point must have told you that you will never sleep again. Or advised you to sleep while you can because once the baby is here, you can say goodbye to your peaceful nights. While that might not be what you want to hear, it’s sadly true. With the arrival of a … More Newborn sleep – 3 things I wish I knew when I was pregnant »
How melatonin affects sleep
Melatonin is often referred to as the sleep hormone which is associated with the onset of sleep. Melatonin is produced by the pineal gland portion of our brains which is influenced by the body’s internal clock. The release of melatonin is in sync with our body’s circadian rhythm, which means that’s its cycles of high and low levels repeat themselves … More How melatonin affects sleep »
Spring Forward
Help your child adjust when clocks go forward When the clocks spring forward at the start of Daylight Savings Time, it means one hour less sleep for us (boo!!). This however is good news for the parents of early risers as they will be able to get an extra hour of sleep in the morning. 🙂 A time change of … More Spring Forward »
Getting through jet leg with babies and young children
The idea of crossing time zones with a baby or a young child can be scary for many parents. Understandably so, dealing with jetlagged babies isn’t easy. Below are some tips that will help you get your child on the new time quicker and easier. GET ONTO THE LOCAL TIME Get your child onto local time asap but within reason. Allow … More Getting through jet leg with babies and young children »
Sleep tips for the festive season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year… until your child refuses to sleep. If you’re worried about sleep during the holiday season, you might find some of the below tips helpful: Try and stay consistent and stick to the sleep schedules and meal times. If you are traveling, try to stick to your child’s normal routine as much as … More Sleep tips for the festive season »