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How Hormones Affect Sleep in Babies and Parents
Sleep isn’t just routine, it’s biology. Hormone shifts in babies and parents can drive night waking, bedtime battles, and that “tired but wired” feeling. Learn how melatonin, cortisol and feeding hormones affect sleep, plus gentle, practical ways to support calmer nights.


Consistency and Routine for Child Sleep: Why Predictable Evenings Help Babies and Young Children Sleep Better
Consistency and Routine for Child Sleep | Sleep Consultant Bristol Bath Somerset


Screen Time and Sleep in Children: How Blue Light Affects Bedtime for Babies and Young Children
Screen Time and Sleep in Children | Sleep Consultant Bristol Bath Somerset
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Consistency and Routine for Child Sleep: Why Predictable Evenings Help Babies and Young Children Sleep Better
Consistency and Routine for Child Sleep | Sleep Consultant Bristol Bath Somerset
kath327
Apr 137 min read


Screen Time and Sleep in Children: How Blue Light Affects Bedtime for Babies and Young Children
Screen Time and Sleep in Children | Sleep Consultant Bristol Bath Somerset
kath327
Apr 67 min read


Why Sleep Isn’t a Luxury. Healthy Sleep Necessity for Families
Sleep is essential for children’s health, behaviour, learning and emotional wellbeing. Discover why sleep matters for babies to school-age children across Bristol, Bath and Somerset.
kath327
Mar 305 min read


How to Handle the UK Spring Forward Clock Change Without Ruining Your Child’s Sleep
Spring clock hange can have a huge impact on your childs sleep. Find out what you need to do and when so that it does not impact your family in a negative way
kath327
Mar 236 min read


The Science of Cuddles: How Attachment Unlocks Better Sleep
Discover how secure attachment, cuddles, and bedtime routines support better sleep for babies and children. Learn gentle, evidence-based ways to improve sleep.
kath327
Mar 183 min read


The Complete Guide to Child Nap Transitions and Sleep Development: Why Naps Matter More Than You Think
Discover why naps are essential for child development. Learn nap transitions by age, how to handle refusal, and proven strategies to protect naps long-term.
kath327
Mar 118 min read


Tried Cry It Out and Bedtime Got Worse? Here’s How to Repair It Gently
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
kath327
Mar 35 min read


Sleep Training an Older Child (4–11): 3 Mistakes to Avoid + a Gentle Plan That Works
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
kath327
Mar 23 min read


Solving Bedtime Battles: Gentle Strategies to Restore Peace
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).
kath327
Feb 276 min read


How Parental Anxiety Affects Children’s Sleep (and What to Do About It)
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:
kath327
Feb 175 min read


7-Day Sleep Challenge for Exhausted Parents: A Nervous System-Friendly Reset (No Perfection Required)
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
kath327
Feb 94 min read


How to Get My Baby to Sleep (Without Cry-It-Out): A Gentle, Evidence-Based Plan for Better Nights
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
kath327
Jan 275 min read


Sleep Myth-Busting: The Sleep Myths Keeping You Exhausted.
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
kath327
Jan 266 min read


Sleep Training a 5-Year-Old (Without Crying It Out): 7 Myths I Hear All the Time (Bristol, Bath & Somerset)
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
kath327
Jan 225 min read


How Parental Sleep Deprivation Impacts Child Wellbeing: The Science of Family Sleep Health
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
kath327
Jan 163 min read
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