Parenting
Why I don’t do cry it out (CIO)
Whether you opt for cry it out, no cry, or no sleep training at all, is a personal decision, and one which should be made for the ‘greater good’ of the whole family in mind. It can be a contentious topic, so let me first start by stating: whilst I don’t endorse cry it out professionally, personally,…
Read MoreAttachment Parenting – for hippies, or just every day parents?
Attachment parenting isn’t just a new age parenting choice. It is no more tree hugging, chai-sipping, or mungbean eating than any other parenting style. It doesn’t have to translate to baby wearing 24/7, tandem feeding, co-sleeping, or breastfeeding to the age of five. Put simply, attachment parenting really refers to the mother’s ability to consciously follow…
Read MoreDealing with Separation Anxiety
Separation Anxiety peaks between 10 to 18 months and usually subsides around two to three years of age. However, some children can show signs of this as early as six months when they begin to develop object permanence. Children of all ages thrive on love and connection. When this connection is temporarily lost (e.g. a…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Nine
I know it’s only early days, but as we near the three month mark and my newborn slowly transforms to a bigger baby before my eyes, I am left with the unanswered question of; is this the last for our family? Is my family of five now complete? If I am to ask my husband,…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Eight
Sleeping through the night (STN): is there such thing when you become a parent? Or is it just a fallacy? ..Well, yes, and no. See.. The more kids you have, the lower your probability of STN; and as Muphys Law would have it, the nights all of your kids sleep through without a peep, you’ll be awake, wired and unable…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Seven
I must say parenthood has challenged me beyond my wildest expectations. I never knew I was capable of experiencing such a spectrum and intensity of emotions; love, anger, happiness, exhaustion, joy, shame, frustration, surprise, insecurity, elation, sadness, pride.. to name a few. A newborn will push you to your physical limits; post-partum recovery, sleep deprivation, and…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Four
Well, this week I must admit I have really struggled the time to write my blog; amongst other insignificant ‘stuff’ like going to the toilet, having a shower, eating, and sleeping. Jett has literally become my drip tray as I attempt to feed myself meals with one hand whilst he’s permanently attached to my chest,…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Three
Dear Diary, I know I should practice what I preach, but today I am not feeling very “accepting” of babies not sleeping. In fact, after a week of crappy sleep, I am feeling anything but accepting. The only words which spring to mind are those I cannot express in this forum, and the feeling somewhat resembles the come…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week Two
Nothing like waking up to mastitis to pop the newborn love bubble… OUCH!! After one week I was actually feeling AMAZING….. Even planning to head back to Pilates! Body saying “um… no, little too soon Soph”!! – which I am told is usually what happens with mastitis (it creeps up on you just when you are getting…
Read MoreConfessions of a Sleep Consultant: The Jett Diaries; Week One
I really believe our children are our greatest teachers in life; in fact they are the meaning of (my) life.. The newborn phase teaches us so many things. It challenges us to the very core of our humanity, testing our limits of patience, love, sleep deprivation (aka torture), hygiene, energy, cleanliness, insecurity, resilience, endurance, strength,…
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