Night time fears
It is normal for children to have nighttime fears, especially at bedtime, and most children have these at some point. Bedtime fears are normal and part of normal deve
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Sleep Advice Blog
The Early Bird: Waking up too early
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers
I don’t need an alarm clock. Every day my daughter wakes up early – usually bef
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Sleep Terrors (Night Terrors)
What are Sleep (Night) Terrors?
Sleep terrors, or night terrors as they are often called, are dramatic and can be distressing to witness. A child having a sleep terr
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Nightmares
What are nightmares?
Nightmares are scary dreams that can wake a child leaving her upset and in need of comfort. They are very common in children. It is rare to find s
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The Baby Blues
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of Gentle Baby Care and The No Cry Sleep SolutionI remember when I was lying in my hospital bed after the birth
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'Pop-outs' technique
This technique is ideal for kids who are making great progress with their sleep, or ones who are usually good sleepers and are just going through a bit of a phase of
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Camping in with your toddler
If your toddler constantly wakes in the night, has been sleeping in your bed/room or visits in the night, you may find 'camping' in your toddler's room a good transit
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Gradual Withdrawal Success Story
Thanks so much to Liz Soma for sharing her success story with us! I'm sure you will find it really inspiring and just what you need to get started with helping your t
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Living with Gastric Reflux
Are you living with a baby or child with gastric reflux?
Difficult, isn’t it? We would like you to know that there are other parents that do
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Star Charts for Bedwetting
Star or sticker charts are a reward system to encourage desired behaviour changes, such as going to the toilet before bed.
Rewards can be used to reinforce beha
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Sample Routines From Sleepy Planet
Guidelines for Children from Birth through Age 5
4 TO 6 MONTHS
11 to 12 hours of night sleep; 3 to 4 hours of nap sleep (2 to 3 naps)
Bedtime 7:00 PM
Waketime
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Bunk Bed Safety
Bunk beds are popular for children, particularly where children share a room. However bunk beds can be dangerous, especially for very young children! Loft type beds a
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Treatment for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Moving your hand or shaking your wrist can often help to relieve the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome (CTS). When sleeping, the symptoms can sometimes be improved b
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Why You Don't Need to Worry About Flat Heads
A recent report from the American Academy of Pediatrics on positional skull deformities (flat heads) offers reassurance that deformities gener
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Protect your infant from SIDS and other causes of sleep-related deaths
From Lori O’Keefe, Correspondent at AAP - American Academy of PaediatricsConfused about the latest messages to ensure your baby’s safe sleep? The American Academy of
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