Posts by Sophie Acott
Transitioning from AEST to AEDT – Daylight savings, Australia 2020
It’ s almost that time of year… the clocks move forward, the days get longer, warmer and lighter…. And our children’s routines seem to go out the window. Well, they don’t have to! Here are a few pointers for preparing for the daylight savings transition: General Tips: Maintain your regular day and night routine if…
Read More(Australian) Daylight Savings – Moving the clocks back to standard time – 2020
It’ s almost that time of year… the clocks move back – and the days get shorter, cooler and darker. Here are a few pointers to help prepare you and your family for moving the clocks from Daylight Savings (AEDT) back to Standard Time (AEST): General Tips: Keep your regular day and night routine Maintain positive sleep…
Read More7 Tips For Surviving The Silly Season With Kids
Albeit a time of giving and joy, holidays can also often be riddled with meltdowns and poor sleep (for parents and children alike!). Here are some tips to help you maintain your sleep (and sanity) this Christmas: 1) Make a connection plan: At the core of most sleep difficulties is feelings of fear (otherwise disguised…
Read More10 tips to help your toddler sleep longer in the morning
Being out of routine, developmental milestones, leaps and other unforeseen occurrences such as teething and illness can all contribute to early morning wakings, and too often this can create habitual early rising. Whilst 6:00 am is considered a ‘reasonable’ time for a child to wake for the day, many parents (and children) struggle to make…
Read MoreHow to help your toddler sleep in bed, and stay there!
Let’s set the scene: It’s 2.30am, you’re woken from a lovely deep sleep by a not-so-inconspicuous little person jumping into bed with you. Amongst the heavy breathing, random elbows to the ribs, balancing on the bed edge and limited doona, you manage to salvage what little sleep you can until morning. Sound familiar? Why? * Their room may…
Read MoreWhy I choose connection over cry it out
By the time we contemplate seeking help to get our beloved little ones the sleep they so desperately need to thrive, we are so extremely sleep deprived that we are struggling to function and our ability to think has all but diminished.This often leads us to copious hours desperately researching for answers; how much sleep…
Read MoreToddler 101: Introducing a new sibling
Introducing a new baby to the family can be a huge transition for everyone. With the sudden shift in family dynamics, parent’s attention, and the shake up to day to day life, it’s no wonder many older children struggle with feelings of insecurity, sadness, anger, frustration, confusion, hurt, and loss. And, for us as parent’s to…
Read MoreTravel and Sleep
Whether you are traveling away from home by a little or a long distance, inevitably being out of routine and away from your creature comforts can create some degree of apprehension and insecurity for children of all ages—and consequently, their sleep (and yours) may seem to navigate south temporarily. To minimize the disruption on sleep…
Read MoreTransitioning from Daylight Savings (PDT) to Standard Time (PST) – 2017
It’ s almost that time of year… the clocks move back; the days get shorter, cooler and darker. Here are a few pointers for preparing for the moving the clocks from Daylight Savings (PDT) back to Standard Time (PST): General Tips: Keep your regular day and night routine Maintain positive sleep associations Remember consistency is key Avoid any…
Read MoreThe Benefits of Switching to an Organic Mattress
Albeit not as popular as standard synthetic mattresses, people are becoming increasingly aware of organic mattresses as a health-conscious, comfortable and eco-friendly way to get an amazing night’s sleep. So, toss aside your memory foam mattress, and have a look at why switching to an organic mattress should be your next home investment. The team…
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