Marian O’Connell finds that her response to her son’s bedtime demands turns from severe frustration to serene reflection. There is an almost imperceptible change in breathing and a certain weightlessness that overcomes a child when they finally fall asleep. This is detectable only to the indulgent...
Whatever TikTok says, write Karleen Gribble, Naomi Hull and Nina Jane Chad, feeding your baby butter won’t help them sleep through the night. Sleep is the holy grail for new parents. So no wonder many tired parents are looking for something to help their babies sleep. A...
The Safe and Tested Blackout Pram Cover That Frees Parents from the ‘Nap Trap’ When Carlene Rotblat became a mum in 2017, her life revolved around her baby’s sleep. Struggling with postpartum anxiety, she was afraid to leave home for fear of disrupting naps. “I was...
Australia’s largest survey of children’s happiness finds that sleep is a key indicator of wellbeing – but traditional things like reading and pets still make kids smile Andrew Trounson talks to Professor Lisa Gibbs, Chair of the University of Melbourne’s Children’s Lives Initiative What are kids telling...
Up to 80% of autistic children have problems with sleep, and this may be worsened by other medications they are prescribed. Sleep Foundation New study looks to test alternative to medication Autistic children are often prescribed medication, including for sleep conditions such as insomnia. But is...
Dr Carmel Harrington has been working in the world of sleep for nearly 20 years. She has 6 tips for parents to promote quality sleep in their children. Ensure your child’s bedroom is conducive to sleep. A relaxing environment will ultimately allow your child...
Parents report kids as old as 10 are waking multiple times in the night. Leading sleep expert Dr Carmel Harrington reveals the health-related red flags. Sleep deprivation can have a negative impact on children’s behaviour, health and development. New research reveals 35 per cent of parents...
Tresillian uses responsive settling strategies. The techniques provided here will encourage you to respond promptly and sensitively to your baby’s needs. Tresillian’s settling strategy We use the following cues to signal when to implement our responsive settling strategies: Distress Non-verbal cues States of consciousness Active and quiet...
Why do kids hate going to sleep, while adults usually love it? Asks Gemma Paech. The school holidays are here, and parents struggling to get their children to bed will no doubt be thinking: what is wrong with you? I would do anything to get more...
For children, it's not just about getting enough sleep, reports Yaqoot Fatima. Bed time matters, too Adequate sleep is key to good health, well-being and proper functioning across all life stages but is especially critical for children. Poor sleep can inhibit rapid growth and development in...
