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Half-term in Solihull and South Warwickshire with Toddlers
Half-term week often means your usual groups pause and older siblings are at home. The routine that normally anchors your week can suddenly feel very
Why a Bedtime Routine Matters for Babies and Children
A consistent bedtime routine is one of the most powerful tools we have when it comes to supporting good sleep for babies and children. In my experience, routines bring calm, predictability, and reassurance at the end of the day, which are all essential for helping children settle well at night.
Sleep, mood and postnatal depression
This month’s blog explores the link between sleep, mood and postnatal depression. After recent training, I’m sharing reflections on how broken sleep can affect wellbeing in the early months and why getting the right support can make such a difference.
How to Make the Most of Your Sleep as a New Parent
New parent sleep can feel completely broken, but small, realistic habits can still help you feel more rested. This month we’re sharing Kathryn Pinkham’s gentle tips for managing night wakes and protecting your own wellbeing in the early months.
Supporting your baby’s sleep through their first winter
As the days get darker and colder, small changes can make a big difference to your baby’s sleep. From getting outside in daylight to keeping bedtime calm and consistent, these gentle tips will help everyone rest easier this winter.
Autumn Clock Change: stopping sleep hiccups.
When the clocks go back this autumn, many parents find their baby or toddler suddenly waking an hour earlier. This blog shares gentle, practical ways to help your little one adjust smoothly to the clock change — from small tweaks to bedtime routines to using daylight and a calm sleep space to reset their body clock.
Nightmares and Bedtime Fears – Spooky Season
With October here and Halloween just around the corner, many little ones are surrounded by pumpkins, costumes and spooky stories, which can sometimes lead to extra bedtime worries.
It is also a time when words like nightmares and night terrors are often mentioned, and while they might sound similar, they are quite different both in what they look like and how parents should respond when they happen.
Newborn Sleep
One aspect of the Little Dreams programme that immediately appealed to me was their approach to working with newborns. While we offer a comprehensive antenatal package, we don’t engage in sleep coaching for the first four months. Instead, we focus on providing invaluable advice to help new parents navigate the early stages of parenting and sleep. It isn’t about strict routines at this stage but about building gentle habits that benefit both parents and baby.
Short haul travel with little ones
Having children definitely doesn’t mean you have to stay put in the UK until they turn 18. With a little planning and the right destination, going abroad can be a genuinely enjoyable and even relaxing experience.