Sleep-Deprived Mama, I Feel Ya
By Alla Zaykova Many of us gentle mamas of non-sleepers have learned to suffer in silence. We’ve learned to bite our tongues rather than…
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The Volcano Effect: Why Skipping a Nap Results in Meltdown
By Elizabeth Pantley From the moment your child wakes in the morning he is slowly using up the benefits of the previous night’s sleep….
Early Bedtime Means Better Baby Sleep
By Elizabeth Pantley In their efforts to encourage their baby to sleep better, one approach that many parents use is to put their baby…
Four Ways that White Noise Works Its Magic
By Elizabeth Pantley The right kind of background noise is a perfect sleep aid for most newborns because it is effective in a variety…
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Newborn Sleep Better
By Elizabeth Pantley Newborn sleep problems are common – but it’s a mystery. Babies in the womb sleep up to twenty hours per day….
What To Do When Your Child Needs a Nap But Won’t Take One
By Elizabeth Pantley Daytime naps might last just a few short hours, but they can affect all 24 hours of a child’s day. Naps…
The One Good Reason For My Many Sleepless Nights
By Liz Petrone I have a motherhood confession. There is a child (or two or three) sleeping in my bed more nights than not….
7 Secret Tips from a Busy Mama
By Nikki Veliz “Is he sleeping through the night yet?” How do I have any chance of sticking to a morning ritual when I…
Co-Sleeping With Your Baby: Is It Right For You?
Is your baby keeping you up all night? Or are you an expectant parent hoping to keep your baby sleeping soundly as much as…
The Myth of the Sleeping Baby
By Jessica Braidwood Millions of dollars are spent by parents every year on books and programs to help them get their babies to sleep….
“Self-settling” the Natural Way
By Alla Zaykova Just over a year ago I was blessed with a beautiful little girl who fought sleep with such vigour and zeal it…
The Conscious Parent: The Trouble with Sleep Training
By Barbara Nicholson & Lysa Parker The purpose of our column is to help parents become more aware, compassionate and connected with their children….
Should I Let my Baby Cry It Out?
By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution Does it takes forever for your baby to fall asleep? Does he or she only…
All night long: Understanding the world of infant sleep
By Lauren Porter, BA MSW INTRODUCTION Sleep is a basic requirement of human existence. Adequate sleep is required for good health and well-being. Yet sleep…
You Will Find the Way, Mamas
By Laura Murphy I don’t think I’m alone when I admit to being all about ‘the rules’ when I was pregnant with Little Frog….
8 THINGS I’VE LEARNED IN 4 YEARS OF BEDSHARING
By Nina Palmo It’s safe. When my oldest was born, we set up a crib right next to my side of the bed. I…
Only in Your Dreams
By Barrie Bismark I don’t sleep. Not anymore. Since becoming a mom, the sleeping ship has sailed…and I fear it may never return. Between…
How to use Circadian Rhythm for a Better Night’s Sleep
By Danielle Sainty The circadian rhythm is our natural body clock. It tells our body when to sleep, wake up, rest, and it activates…
Extreme Night Waking – tips for living, loving & surviving the ultimate Sleep Thief
By Carly Grubb So this is for the mums who have a baby who does not fit the sleep mold. The ones with babies…
Accidentally, in love – why advice to ignore your baby does your head in
By Pinky McKay You may have heard the term ‘accidental parenting’ which implies that you, the parents, have inadvertently caused (or will cause) your…