Tag Archives: routines

I work with many families of toddler-age children (2.5-5yrs) as this is a common age for sleep issues to arise. There are a number of factors that can lead to these issues: Decreasing/eliminating day naps; Transitioned to a ‘big kid’… Continue Reading >

The Gentle Sleep Sleep Specialist has been supporting families around the globe in sleep and parenting for nearly ten years, and we are thrilled to offer guidance on some common questions. Why the lead-up to bedtimes matter:  The lead-up to… Continue Reading >

As the summer holidays fade away into a sun-soaked distant memory, parents and carers across the nation are strapping in and getting back into the regular school routine. While some children have embraced the return to learning and reuniting with… Continue Reading >

I’m sure there really are kids out there who are excited about heading back to school after the summer holidays. But I don’t know any of them.  If your kids are back at school, or about to be, these ideas… Continue Reading >

Prepping for a busy school day can get pretty hectic for any parent, especially if you have more than three kids. In the early morning rush, it’s easy to forget about some school safety preparations that will ensure your family… Continue Reading >

Sleep plays a very important role in our development, physical health and mental wellbeing. It is so important that on average, we sleep for one third of our lives! But it’s important to know the signs when a child may… Continue Reading >

Summer holidays are drawing to a close and school is going back around Australia. Many children may be a little anxious going back to school this year after the rollercoaster of 2020. One of the most important things parents can… Continue Reading >

Parents work hard to teach their children all manner of concepts and skills to prepare them for school and the world. However, one area not focused on nearly enough is literacy. The sooner and more effectively children learn to not… Continue Reading >

Pre-sleep Rituals or bedtime routines are really good to introduce to your baby around three months old. I like to call them rituals because they do become just that. Rituals. By incorporating special time with your baby before they go… Continue Reading >

As we have now made it to the New Year, it is likely that some of us have set New Year’s Resolutions. However, as past experience may have shown you, these promises you make to yourself at the beginning of… Continue Reading >