The Enemies of Sleep
By Dr. Dawn Kingston Up to 80% of pregnant women experience some kind of sleep disturbance in pregnancy. That means that almost every pregnant…
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The top 5 sleep tips for pregnant mothers
By Patricia Moore The bigger picture A huge percentage of the adult population in Australia faces sleep challenges. In fact, the Sleep Health Foundation in Australia has…
Follow Your Heart
The Follow Your Heart series of informative and supportive videos Connection-Centred Parenting Specialist and The Natural Parent Magazine Spokesperson, Anne Cullen. The Follow Your…
Charlie – They tried to warn me about you
By Keren Toynton They tried to warn me about you. They said I was spoiling you each time I came when you called, that…
A True New Zealand Icon
For the past 20 years, Nature’s Sway has been part of the Buy New Zealand Made Campaign and for 25 years the products have…
Is Your Baby Sleeping Through the Night Yet?
By Jenny Thomas I’m going to start charging anybody who asks the parents of one of my patients “Is your baby sleeping through the…
Sleep “Learning”, Temperament and the Zone of Proximal Development
By Nicole Gorring When criticisms of sleep training circulate, there are always people who will say “but there are gentle ways to sleep train”…
Managing Multiple Sleep Routines
By Elizabeth Pantley I remember the days of trying to coordinate my older children’s bedtime routines with the non-schedule of my new baby. I…
An Unusual Bond
By Jeremy Majid One hour’s drive south of Adelaide lies a forest, where we drove to meet our friends for a picnic. Our friends…
Co-Sleeping With Your Children: One Mama’s Experience
By Megen Hibbins We are told as parents that co-sleeping with our children is dangerous. That sleeping with our baby could lead to SIDS….
Baby Only Wants to Sleep On You, Be Held By You, Or Just Have Cuddles All Day Long? They’re Not “Broken”, It’s Normal!
By Brooke Maree Four years ago I thought my daughter had a “sleep problem”. I could not understand why she wanted to sleep soundly…
Bedtime Battles: When Saying Goodnight is Hard
By Dr. Deborah MacNamara At the age of four, my daughter looked at me and said, “Mama, we have a problem – I don’t…
Why I’m Grateful For The Gentler Way to Parent
By Abi Copley Since starting my maternity leave, I’ve actually been able to sit and read a magazine and browse the amazing articles here…
Is It Healthy and Safe For Babies To Sleep Alone?
By Mary Francell Every few months it seems there’s another headline proclaiming “Cry-It-Out Doesn’t Hurt Babies” or “The Dangers of Co-Sleeping”. Doctors warn parents…
My Top Ten Tips for Mums With New Babies
By Lauren Heffernan This blog post is inspired by the 15 (or so) incredible women that have reached out to me over the past…
Why Everything Sleep Trainers Tell You Is Rubbish
By Nicole Gorring Do you know the history of what is now called “sleep training” or “Cry It Out” (CIO)? Because I do, and…
Four Expert Tips to Help Littlies Get a Good Night’s Sleep
Good quality sleep is imperative for growth and development in children and babies but what can parents do to make sure this happens? Certified…
When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?
By Elizabeth Pantley How many times have you wondered this? To find the answer you first need to fully understand the question. The medical definition…
Here’s How to Help Your Child Sleep (No Sleep Training Required!)
By Tracy Gillett Is there a topic that occupies us more as new parents than how to get our children to sleep longer? Faster?…
Busting the BS About Baby Sleep
By Pinky McKay “Is he a good baby?” If you are a new parent, you can bet your boots this will be the first…