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The Christmas season is magical, but it can also bring new bedtime challenges for parents. If you’re wondering how to put your baby to sleep during the holidays, you’re not alone. Disrupted routines, late nights, family visits, and the excitement of Christmas can all impact your little one’s sleep. As a gentle sleep consultant, I’m here to help you keep your baby’s sleep on track with practical, compassionate advice. Why Do Babies Struggle to Sleep at Christmas? The Impact o

In this post, I want to talk about sharing the mental load in parenting , especially in those first two years with a baby or toddler. We’ll look at: Why the mental load hits mums so hard How to think about splitting childcare and night wakings realistically Ways your partner can support you (even if you’re breastfeeding) How to talk about parental roles without it turning into a fight Because you absolutely do not have to carry this on your own. The first two years of parenth

In this blog, I’ll walk you through: How to put a baby to sleep gently  (without “cry it out”) How sleep challenges change with age  – baby, toddler and school‑age Why sleep is foundational for behaviour, emotions and learning What your child needs from you at any age when sleep is hard Recently I ran a really lovely online masterclass for a private school in Bath, all about children’s sleep. It was busy, full of questions, and what really struck me was the age range of paren

The holiday season is fast approaching, and if you’re anything like the families I work with (and, let’s be honest, myself!), you might be feeling a mix of anticipation and anxiety. Will sleep survive the excitement? Can we travel, celebrate, and still get some rest? I promise,it’s possible, and you’re not alone. Why Holidays Are Hard on Sleep I remember one year when we spent Christmas with relatives in a tiny cottage. The kids were sharing a room, there were new faces every

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