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Over tiredness does NOT prevent sleep!
Let’s bust one of the most common myths in parenting forums: "Your baby isn’t sleeping? They’re probably overtired."
Dummy (or teddy) throwing
Are you repeatedly scurrying back in to rescue a dummy that's been flung out of the cot again? If this feels all too familiar, it could be due to one of these two reasons...
Can you really 'spoil' a baby by holding them too much?
The short answer is, no!
I don't 'train' babies to sleep... I take care of all the other stuff so sleep can take care of itself!
Help...my toddler won't take no for an answer overnight!
Maybe you're tired of those middle-of-the-night feeds, or perhaps you're getting up five times to rock your toddler back to sleep. Whatever the situation, here's my number 1 tip.
'Bad Habits'? Or solid foundations for a healthy love of sleep?
If you're blaming yourself for your child's dependency on you at sleep time, stop and listen. I have some thoughts.
Does your toddler keep running out of their room at bedtime,
asking for another drink, bathroom break, or "just one more" story? If so, here are 4 things for your to consider.
Why short newborn naps are NOT a cause for concern
Worried about your newborn's short naps? Don’t be! In this video, I’m breaking down why short naps are completely normal and nothing to fix. Your baby’s short naps won’t harm their brain, won’t leave them overtired, and definitely don’t reflect on your parenting skills.
Want more on newborn sleep and what NOT to stress about? Download my free Newborn Guide here: https://katiesbabies.com.au/newborn-handbook
Why I don't teach spaced soothing
In the world of infant sleep, spaced soothing is like that relative who is always invited to gatherings but you secretly hope will skip the party!!!
Why? Because it goes against the attachment-focused approach that’s at the heart of my work, and one of the main reasons parents choose me to help them with their little one's sleep.
Why does my 3yo wake up so much overnight?
How attachment focused sleep support differs to other approaches that are reliant on separation & disconnection.
Click 'YouTube' to read the description and find out what this family discovered.
How to move from the cot to a Big-Kid Bed
Simply view the bedroom as a large cot. Safe enough to contain them, yet with the freedom to sleep where they like.
When to move your toddler to a bed?
Four questions to help you answer this one, yourself.
For more info on how to make the move, check out my Toddler Technique video series & membership. (Price increase coming, September 2024)
False starts: Why does make baby always wake up within the first hour, after going to bed?
Its hard to know for sure. Like many challenges with infant sleep, there can be several possible causes. I'll run you through them.
How do I get my baby to fall asleep without being held (and without sleep training)?
It takes a while for babies to feel safe and confident enough to settle and sleep without us. And this is normal. The good news is we can invite change while honouring their need for closeness.
3 Tips for managing a Sleep Crisis with your baby.
If you're really struggling with acute sleep deprivation, it might be time to employ some short term emergency measures, while you come up for air.
Try not to worry about forming bad habits. If you've reached crisis point, the geography of where or how you sleep is irrelevant. Getting more of it with as little disturbance as possible is what's really important.
Worried about breastfeeding your baby to sleep?
Have you been warned that it's a bad habit needing an urgent fix? While it can be problematic for some, in most cases it works just fine. Be cautious about relinquishing it solely based on the opinions of others, as you might unintentionally remove the simplest way to settle your baby to sleep during the most demanding phase of your parenting journey.
Is your toddler still waking all night?
Does your toddler wake multiple times overnight to be fed, hugged, patted or rocked back to sleep?
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