by Louise Duncan | Jun 9, 2025 | Parenting, Tips, Toddler
Crib to bed (or cot to bed): How to transition your toddler smoothly and sleep soundly Here’s what helps: Gently walk them back to bed with minimal engagement Reinforce your bedtime expectations calmly and consistently Stick with the same sleep cues like white noise,...
by Louise Duncan | Jun 6, 2025 | Parenting, Tips
Ditching the dummy: When to quit the pacifier and how to do it with less stress A respectful, child-centred approach to weaning from the soother that actually works If you’re reading this while tiptoeing away from a cot, dummy in hand and breath held, you’re not...
by Louise Duncan | Jun 4, 2025 | Parenting, Sleep Training, Tips
You’ve made the brave decision to work on your baby’s sleep, but now the crying seems louder, longer, and harder than ever. You’re second-guessing yourself. Are you doing the right thing? Has something gone wrong? Take a deep breath. What you’re experiencing is...
by Louise Duncan | Jun 2, 2025 | Motherhood, Parenting, Tips
If your baby needs feeding, rocking, or a pacifer (dummy, souther, binkie) to fall asleep and you’re starting to wonder how sustainable that is, you’re not alone. Many families reach a point where the thing that once worked beautifully at bedtime no longer seems to...
by Louise Duncan | May 30, 2025 | Motherhood, Naps, Parenting, Tips, Toddler
Struggling with sudden bedtime battles or night wakings? Your toddler may be going through the 18-month sleep regression. Learn why it happens, how long it lasts, and what you can do to support them. Why Everything’s Changing (Again) At around 18 months, your sweet...
by Louise Duncan | May 29, 2025 | Infant, Motherhood, Newborn, Parenting, Sleep Training, Tips
Wondering if your baby is too tired or not tired enough? Learn the difference between overtired and undertired babies, and how to find the perfect sleep rhythm for better nights and naps. Why this matters If you spend even a few minutes scrolling Instagram parenting...
