Gentle, science-based sleep training for 5-month-olds—discover expert tips, personalized plans, and holistic support. Learn why sleep changes at this age, explore gentle methods, and find out how Sleep Nanny® can help your family achieve restful nights. Book a free assessment

Gentle, science-based sleep training for 5-month-olds—discover expert tips, personalized plans, and holistic support. Learn why sleep changes at this age, explore gentle methods, and find out how Sleep Nanny® can help your family achieve restful nights. Book a free assessment

Bedtime battles are exhausting, but they’re also solvable. Learn gentle, evidence-based strategies to reduce resistance, support regulation, and create calmer evenings (without cry-it-out).

If you’ve ever found yourself thinking “I’m so anxious about bedtime that I can’t even enjoy the evening”   you’re not alone. As a baby and child sleep consultant in Bristol , supporting families across Bath, Somerset and Gloucestershire  (and worldwide virtually ), I see this pattern all the time: a child’s sleep becomes tricky, a parent’s nervous system goes into overdrive, and suddenly bedtime feels like a daily test you’re bracing for. The important thing to know is this:

If Valentine’s Day feels like another thing to do  when you’re already running on empty, you’re not alone. When you’re parenting through broken nights, “self-care” can start to sound like a luxury you don’t have time for. This is why I love a 7-day sleep challenge  approach for parents: it’s short, realistic, and focused on small shifts that calm your nervous system so nights feel less relentless. This blog is written from the perspective of a sleep consultant who supports fa

If you’re here because you’ve been Googling “how to get my baby to sleep” at 2am, you’re not alone. When you’re running on broken sleep, everything feels louder: the monitor crackles, the clock ticks, your mind spirals. The good news? There are practical, gentle, evidence-based steps you can take to help your baby sleep more calmly and more consistently, without leaving them to cry it out. I’m Kath Garwood, a Certified Sleep Nanny® Partner and sleep consultant. I’ve supported

Gentle, science-based sleep training for 5-month-olds—discover expert tips, personalized plans, and holistic support. Learn why sleep changes at this age, explore gentle methods, and find out how Sleep Nanny® can help your family achieve restful nights. Book a free assessment

Gentle, science-based sleep training for 5-month-olds—discover expert tips, personalized plans, and holistic support. Learn why sleep changes at this age, explore gentle methods, and find out how Sleep Nanny® can help your family achieve restful nights. Book a free assessment

Gentle, science-based sleep training for 5-month-olds—discover expert tips, personalized plans, and holistic support. Learn why sleep changes at this age, explore gentle methods, and find out how Sleep Nanny® can help your family achieve restful nights. Book a free assessment

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Gentle, science-based sleep training for 5-month-olds—discover expert tips, personalized plans, and holistic support. Learn why sleep changes at this age, explore gentle methods, and find out how Sleep Nanny® can help your family achieve restful nights. Book a free assessment

Sleep training for older children—discover gentle, evidence-based strategies for ages 4–10 to overcome bedtime battles, night wakings, and anxiety. Learn expert tips from Sleep Nanny® for better sleep, improved behaviour, and happier family routines. Book your free sleep assessment today.

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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