Posts by Sophie Acott
Toddler resisting bedtime? here’s why, and what you can do
There are many reasons why our toddlers may start resisting naps and bedtime. From experience, if this is a gradual change (over a few days or more), then usually this can be attributed to routine (call for a change in routine, having been out of routine, or lack of routine), or a behavioural/emotional response to a particular life…
Read MoreEmotional Wellbeing and Sleep
Sleep and emotional well-being are synonymous. If our children are feeling insecure, overwhelmed, misunderstood, or they have been unable to express their feelings freely in the moment by day, it’s almost a guarantee you will see this behaviour ‘play out’ in sleeping difficulties at night: bedtime refusal and/or stalling, screaming, crying, tantrums at bedtime, dependence on mum…
Read More30 things they don’t tell you about life after kids…
To say that life changes when you have a baby, is by far the biggest understatement. Having a baby is a huge adjustment from life the we once knew; from spontaneous Sunday sippers, to an endless pit of washing, dirty nappies, and vomit….oh and of course – the most love you’ll ever feel in for life for anyone, or…
Read MoreTransitioning from Daylight Savings to AEST
Fresh lunchbox ideas for happy, energetic kids
I’ve been making lunches for my son for just over a year and I can see the difference in his energy at the end of the day with different foods. Fresh foods, balanced ingredients, thoughtful baking the night before, means he’s a happy smiley (chatty!) kid. It’s a big learning experience for me, especially as…
Read MoreSleep tips for your baby 0-3 months
My very first video! A very brief summary of a few common issues parents experience in the first three months: 1. Catnapping 2. Day and night confusion 3. Requiring a lot of intervention from mum/dad to get to sleep and/or stay asleep And a few things we can do to: 1. Keep to an appropriate awake…
Read MoreDaylight Savings – Moving the clocks back to AEST 2016
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 (AEDT) back to Standard Time (AEST): General Tips: Keep your regular day and night routine Maintain positive sleep associations Remember consistency is key Avoid any…
Read MoreIntroducing the bottle
Whether you wish to introduce a bottle to give mom some flexibility (or a much-needed break); or decide to introduce formula feeds, the following suggestions may help you make a smooth transition. To continue breastfeeding: Wait until your baby is at least one month old and breastfeeding has been well-established – to avoid nipple confusion.…
Read MoreWhat you can REALLY expect: babies and sleep in the first year
Pre-kids, I had no idea of the magnitude that sleep (or the lack thereof) would impact my life. There is a plethora of information at our fingertips, telling us when our baby should be sleeping through the night; and if we don’t meet these expectations, then we somehow feel like a failure of a parent – or something must be wrong…
Read More30 ways you know you are a mother…
To say life changes when you have kids is an understatement; in fact I can’t even remember life without mine.. and it was only 3.5 years ago! The other day I was in the kitchen making the kids dinner, when I caught myself engrossed in an animated rendition of the ‘Fireman Sam’ theme song. It got me thinking…
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