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The myth of “self soothing”

So many ‘sleep experts’ claim that you need to teach your baby to ‘self soothe’ or ‘self settle’, because that is the only way they will sleep through the night. Teaching your child to self soothe has become a top priority for so many sleep deprived parents, because it suppose to be the answer to all of your child’s sleep problems, the holy grail of sleep.

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 »