Tried and tested parenting solutions from The Parenting Garden
As a busy mum of three, it was her children that inspired Tanya Harry to start up her business, The Parenting Garden. She knows…
Sleep
The top ten reasons your baby is waking at night
By Lauren Heffernan One of the most common questions that I get asked is, “why is my baby waking at night?” We all know…
Nature’s Sway: Natural, beautiful support for you baby
With a focus on caring for our planet and the people on it, Nature’s Sway uses sustainably-sourced natural materials to provide parents with beautiful,…
My 5 Healthy Sleep Strategies
By Hayley Bukhamsin As children learn to sleep, they learn to live Dr. Sears Healthy sleep. It’s SO important for a happy, functioning family,…
How to cope with sleep deprivation
By Lauren Heffernan Accept it, be grateful and then DANCE! Yup, you read that right, my sleep tip for coping with sleep deprivation is…
Co-sleeping – For 33 Years
By Dilshad Bhamgara I’ve co-slept for all the 33 years of my life. Being born and raised in a South Asian country, bed-sharing was…
Encouraging parents and babies to thrive: in-home and online care
Libby & Co was born out of a passion for helping parents and their babies thrive, after finding a lack of support for families in…
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…
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”…
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….
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…