The Sleep Nanny Podcast

https://youtu.be/r8ex-XlojNQ This week I want to look at one of the reasons that could be behind your little one’s night wakings, and that is sleep onset. I will explain what that is, what it means and how this could absolutely be the game-changing nugget of wisdom that resolves your little one’s sleep in a really, really big way. So make sure you read until the end so you fully understand what sl...

https://youtu.be/m0PSzAcmK7I This week’s blog is a deep dive into the topic of responding to those night wakings. How can you best respond to them? Because the truth is, different wakings need a different response, and sometimes your response can be perfect and help your little one to get back to sleep quickly, and other times your response might actually make the problem worse. The first thing to...

https://youtu.be/YN1O5Yue6Xc There are so many different reasons for night wakings, but today we’re going to explore one particular thing that could be causing night wakings for your little one, and that is parasomnias. What on earth are they? In this week’s blog post I am going to explain exactly what they are, why they happen, how you can respond to them and how you can prevent them. Let’s delve...

https://youtu.be/YGCOjZuaR1A Being overtired is so often the cause of sleep challenges for babies and young children. You’d think being tired would lead to sleep, but being too tired actually makes sleep worse. In this week’s blog we’ll be exploring why being overtired is causing your little one to wake at night and how to figure out if your child is in fact overtired. I know it’s counterintuitive...

https://youtu.be/cK6DVFzP3Zw 3 YEAR OLD SLEEP REGRESSION. A QUESTION FROM A PARENT Hi. Our question is, Joe, who will be three shortly? Sometimes he is over tired during the day. Should we reintroduce his daytime nap, which we haven’t had since the beginning of the year or do we bring his bedtime forward? Because it’s very hard to keep him up past seven o’clock. So yeah, age three can be really tr...

https://youtu.be/E5Y5qymtlsM The eight-month sleep regression. If you know me or have followed me for some time, you’ll know that I really don’t like the word regression. Why? Because it’s not really a regression, just because sleep becomes difficult or hindered, doesn’t mean they’re actually regressing. Your child’s never regressing, they’re moving forward, so they’re actually progressing. Becaus...

https://youtu.be/5Pn_i4INQXs The four-month sleep regression. Is it real? Well, this is tricky because yes, there are some things that go on in four and five months old, and it can often be seen or feel like there's a regression. But I want to give you some thought points today. Things to think about that will help you maneuver your way through this phase with more ease, because having a good unde...

https://youtu.be/E5Y5qymtlsM Babies and sleep regressions, the four-month sleep regression, the eight-month sleep regression, the 18-month sleep regression. How many are there? Are you wondering what to look out for with a sleep regression or how to get through one? What if I told you there was no such thing as a regression with sleep? I'll explain it all here read on and stand by to conquer sleep...

https://youtu.be/X_graL8vCkE Hey there, friends and fellow parents. Welcome back to my blog. It's the number one place to be for all things baby and child sleep. I'm going to be talking about the topic of crying and sleep training. And make sure you stick around to the end because I'll be revealing the biggest myth on this topic of crying and sleep training. Let's dive in and talk about this - CRY...

https://youtu.be/wKd0s-EyqEI When should you start sleep training? What a great question. And it's one people ask a lot because they worry that it might be too soon, or it might be too late and when is the best time? First of all, it's never too early and it's never too late. Starting on the early side, it can never be too early. You can prepare to learn and understand about little one's sleep and...

https://youtu.be/9wbBPYGbwgY Did you know that sleep coaching is actually for parents not little ones? I'm going to explain to you how sleep coaching is actually all about educating and empowering parents and giving them strategies so that they can help to guide and support their little ones to be the best sleeper that they can be. So let's delve in! First of all, I just want to say that it's not...

https://youtu.be/T5GdLhDhWPQ Most mums believe that they don’t have what it takes to start their own business because they aren’t good enough... or that their potential clients wouldn’t see them as the authority figure. And I get it, when I started my business, I used to have the same fears and beliefs myself. But let me ask you a question... Which is the most powerful place to operate from? Being...

https://youtu.be/UchwdmktEzM Is bedtime with your toddler a battle every night? Is it time that you just dread because you know you're up against the will of a two-year-old? Don't worry I've got you covered! I'm going to take you through three simple steps that you can take that will help you to overcome bedtime battles and make it actually a peaceful and harmonious experience for you and your fam...

https://youtu.be/VcyY-axgwBk Do you ever get a gut feeling that you should do or not do something? Like an instant pang that feels so strong - and then you worry about being too quick to judge so you start to analyse and overthink it until you’re so confused and cannot decide? I know how you feel. I do this too; I’m sure we all do at times but neuroscience and research has proven that women have a...

https://youtu.be/0CEXGxWOljk Is your little one waking at 5:00 AM every day? Maybe you feel that you've tried everything to overcome this, and you've resigned yourself to the idea that maybe your child is an early riser. Well, I can assure you they're not. 5:00 AM is too early. You can definitely get your little one to at least 6:00 AM or beyond. So, I'm going to help you uncover why you're gettin...

https://youtu.be/k88K_5pr6xk Most mums want to feel empowered and do a great job not just as a parent but for themselves too... but as they have children dominating their focus, their visions remain lost in the back of their minds. This results in a feeling of lacking, fulfilment isn’t there, and that woman beyond the ‘mum’ seems to be fading away or screaming to be seen and heard for what she is...

https://youtu.be/jcIL4atJGC0 Are you expecting a baby or have a newborn and wondering what you can expect from their sleep in these early weeks? Well, don't worry. I've got you covered. I'm going to share with you exactly what newborn sleep looks like, what you can expect, and how you can best shape things for a future good sleeper. The first tip I want to share with you is a little golden nugget...

https://youtu.be/U3_lE0nXdNw Do you want to know why sleep training is actually positive and sometimes even vital? Some people say, "Moms shouldn't worry about their little one's sleep” and “just to let it sort itself out”. They think they're taking the pressure off these moms, but they're actually putting unreasonable pressure on some parents who really need help and support. You wouldn't tell so...

https://youtu.be/ROvywjK3OiA Are you scared about sleep training? You've heard people say it's amazing and you've heard people say that it's awful. That's left you completely confused as to whether or not it's the right thing to do. But what you're looking at are opinions and not science. Your situation is unique to you and it can only be something that you decide. So is sleep training right for y...

https://youtu.be/2iL7XnrzZBI Most moms think that they can't succeed in business because they lack experience. They have a great idea, but that's where it stays, an idea, because they think they need to know all about business to make it a success. But if experience was necessary to be successful, then why are there countless high school dropouts and people who never went to university who have be...

https://youtu.be/amxo25tSAjk Does your little one fight naps? Ha ha, I hear you. You are not alone. Do you find yourself pacing around or walking around with the push chair and just, no matter what you do, you cannot get them to take that sleep. They just fight, fight, fight, even though you know that they're exhausted and really need the sleep. Well, this is all too familiar for us. We know exact...

  Are you planning a trip or a family holiday with your little ones this year? Are you worried that things might be different where you're going? That they're not going to be in their usual sleep environment? And that the day-to-day routine is going to be different? And does it concern you that you want to be able to do fun things and take days out, and enjoy your family time away without feeling...

https://youtu.be/22bmNR0ownM You might have heard of the pick up put down method and whilst it has some great principles, I want to share with you my modernised idea for this approach.   The current pick up put down ‘method’ can be quite confusing and, in my opinion it’s a little outdated. Pick up put down is an idea that suggests your little one will gradually adjust to being laid down in their s...

This week I am ‘sleep talking with’ Certified Sleep Nanny Consultant, Vickie Gordon.   Vickie is mum to Emily and Harry, 5 year old twins, and has been a professional nanny for 21  years. In this episode of Sleep Talking, Vickie shares with us what motivated her to become a sleep consultant and how she has juggled building her own business alongside nannying AND raising her twins. During her caree...

Babies and young children are unwell quite often, there is teething which might feel endless and the common coughs and colds and runny noses which may be more prevalent in children who attend daycare. It’s totally fine and in some ways beneficial to them as it will help develop their immune systems and make them stronger but a teething or poorly little one can affect a good night’s sleep for a num...