When Should My Child Stop Napping? A Gentle, Evidence – Based Guide for Parents

by Inese | Aug 5, 2026 | Toddler Sleep, Sleep Education, Sleep Tips for Parents, Uncategorized

When Should My Child Stop Napping? As parents, it’s natural to wonder whether your child has reached the stage where daytime naps are no longer needed. Perhaps bedtime has become a battle, your little one is refusing their afternoon nap, or nursery has mentioned...

Why Does My Child Wake at 5am? Causes of Early Morning Waking and Gentle Solutions

by Inese | Jul 13, 2026 | Sleep Education, Preschool Sleep, Sleep Tips for Parents

  If your child wakes at 5am (or even earlier!) full of energy while you’re desperately hoping for just one more hour of sleep, you’re certainly not alone. Early morning waking is one of the most common reasons parents seek sleep support. It can leave...

Sleep Regression: What It Really Is (And What It Isn’t)

by Inese | Jul 6, 2026 | Baby Sleep, Paediatric Nurse Insights, Sleep Education, Sleep Tips for Parents

Be honest. Has your baby, who was finally sleeping well, suddenly started waking every couple of hours? Or perhaps your toddler is suddenly refusing bedtime, waking in the night, or rising before the sun? If so, you’ve probably searched for sleep regression and...

Newborn Sleep (0-3 Months): What Every Parent Needs to Know About Sleep, Night Wakings, Feeding and Sleep Regressions

by Inese | Jun 29, 2026 | Baby Sleep, Family Life & Parenthood, Sleep Education, Sleep Tips for Parents

Newborn Sleep (0-3 Months) can feel overwhelming, exhausting and confusing for many new parents. As a paediatric nurse, sleep consultant and mum, I understand just how challenging those early weeks can be. Before becoming a mum, I understood infant sleep from a...

Surviving the Heatwave with Children: Evidence-Based Tips for Keeping Your Child Cool, Safe and Sleeping Well

by Inese | Jun 22, 2026 | Family Life & Parenthood, Paediatric Nurse Insights, Sleep Tips for Parents

Surviving the Heatwave with Children: Evidence-Based Tips for Parents When a heatwave arrives, many parents notice changes in their child’s behaviour almost immediately. Children who are normally happy and easy-going may become emotional, clingy, irritable or...

10 Common Signs Your Child Is Overtired (Babies and Toddlers Sleep Guide)

by Inese | Jun 20, 2026 | Baby Sleep, Sleep Education, Sleep Tips for Parents

As parents, we often assume that a tired child will simply fall asleep. Unfortunately, it is not always that straightforward. In fact, when babies and toddlers become overtired, they can find it much harder to settle, stay asleep, and get the restorative rest they...