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The hidden cost of children’s sleep: Why employers should be paying attention
Employers increasingly recognise the importance of supporting the wellbeing of their teams, but could they be overlooking one of the biggest contributors to poor sleep?
Choosing a Nursery or Childminder: Sleep Questions to Ask Before Your Child Starts
Choosing a nursery or childminder is an important step during your child’s early years. As parents, we all want a warm, caring and stimulating environment, but there is one area that is often overlooked when visiting settings.
Why are my baby’s naps so short?
If your baby is waking after a short nap but is happy, settled and sleeping well overnight, there may not be anything you need to change. However, if short naps are leaving your little one overtired and nights are becoming difficult, it is often a sign that some small adjustments could really help.
5 Myths About Sleep Training Every Parent Should Know
Within the Little Dreams Consulting network, we like to be clear about what we do. We do not use the term “sleep training”, because it sounds very much like training for a marathon or something big. Instead, we focus on teaching little ones independent sleep skills. This is a gentle and supportive process that helps children learn how to settle and rest confidently on their own. These learnt skills are not just short term solutions, they are lifelong skills that support healthy sleep as your child grows. Having said that, for the purpose of this blog, I will use the term “sleep training” as it is a phrase that many tired parents use and will be looking for when searching for help.
Stress, Sleep and Cortisol
I am a firm believer in the power of sleep and the difference it can make to both children and their parents. When sleep is working well, it supports mood, behaviour, development and the overall wellbeing of the whole family.
I’m so excited to share that I have been shortlisted as a finalist in the 2026 Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards.
This recognition means so much, both personally and professionally. Becoming part of the Little Dreams Consulting network has been such a rewarding journey, and I’m
Why Your Baby Cries at Bedtime And What It Really Means
There is something really lovely about putting your little one down and hearing them quietly chatting or babbling to themselves as they drift off. It
Easter break ideas for families in Solihull and South Warwickshire
This week, I wanted to make things a little easier for you and pull together some simple ideas for the Easter break. Whether you have a baby, toddler or school-age child, there are some lovely options locally to get you out of the house without it feeling like a big effort.
Nursery Sleep Struggles: Helping Your Child Adjust To Sleep When Starting Nursery In Solihull And South Warwickshire
Starting nursery is a huge milestone. It is exciting, emotional and often exhausting for everyone involved. It is also very often the same time that you are returning to work, which brings its own emotional and practical challenges, so it can feel like a lot of change all at once.