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 5, 2025 | Parenting, Toddler
Introducing a new baby to your toddler: avoiding jealousy and building connection Recognising the signs of sibling jealousy and helping your toddler feel seen, safe, and secure When you bring home a new baby, your heart may feel full, but for your toddler, it might...
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 13, 2022 | Naps, Toddler
The transition from two naps to one nap is a milestone for all children (and their moms). Moving from two naps to one nap is a sign that your baby is leaving babyhood behind and becoming a toddler. If your baby is between nine months and 12 months old, they typically...
by Louise Duncan | Jul 7, 2021 | Toddler
Separation anxiety is something that no parent wants to go through, because it hurts. Even though we know that our kids will get used to us being gone and that we can’t be near them 24/7, it is one of the hardest struggles that parents face. Separation anxiety is...
by Louise Duncan | Jun 22, 2021 | Toddler
A toddler needs 11 to 14 hours of sleep every night. Unfortunately, that doesn’t mean that they will go to sleep at night and sleep through the night without waking up. Even if they usually sleep through the night, it is possible they will go through a stage where...