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…
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Why 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…
Breaking sleep habits and encouraging self-settling
Children of all ages seek comfort in movement (rocking, car, carrier), sucking (breast, bottle, dummy) and closeness (touch, holding, parental presence) to fall asleep, and back to sleep when they wake from a nap or…
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…
Gentle Sleep Training / Sleep Improvement Strategies: What, When, and How…
There is a plethora of sleep training methodologies and advice available at our fingertips; so much so, that the decision of which one is right for you and your family can be overwhelming. Which one is best suited…
Confessions 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…
Night weaning: when and how?
Many professionals claim that a baby is physiologically “ready” to sleep through the night without feeds from six months of age. Professionally, I find that this largely depends on the child; their current health, weight,…
Sleep training for beginners
Many people ask me: “when is it appropriate to start sleep training”? Although I no longer do any “sleep training”, I felt it was still fair to offer my take on the popular methods; what,…
