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Why do children with Autism struggle with sleep? And what you can do to help.
Why Do Children with Autism Struggle with Sleep?
Many children with autism have trouble sleeping. These challenges are more than just bedtime resistance—they’re rooted in how the body and brain work. This blog explores the key reasons behind sleep struggles and offers simple, effective tips to help your child sleep better.
Is Spring Disrupting Your Child’s Sleep? Here’s How to Help Them Wind Down
As spring brings longer days and lighter evenings, many children struggle to settle at bedtime and wake earlier. This blog offers simple, effective tips to help kids wind down and sleep better despite the seasonal shift. A few thoughtful adjustments can make bedtime smoother for the whole family.
Why Traditional Sleep Advice Fails Sensitive & Neurodiverse Children – And What Actually Works
Struggling with your child’s sleep and feeling like nothing works? Discover why traditional sleep training often fails for sensitive and neurodiverse children - and learn gentle, effective strategies that actually help.
How to Help Your Neurodivergent Child To Fall Asleep: Practical Tips for Better Sleep
Struggling to help your neurodivergent child fall asleep? My latest blog offers practical tips to support better sleep, from managing physical activity to optimising meal timing and creating a calming bedtime routine. Learn how to work with your child’s nervous system, adjust their environment, and more. Start improving your child’s sleep—read my expert tips!
How Lack of Sleep Impacts Love and Relationships for Parents of Neurodiverse Children (And What You Can Do)
Parenting a sensitive or neurodiverse child can lead to sleep deprivation, straining your relationships and well-being. It affects patience, intimacy, and self-worth. Prioritising sleep, setting boundaries, and practising self-care can help restore balance. Rest isn’t a luxury—it’s essential for you, your child, and your partner to thrive.
Why Your Sleep Deprivation Makes You Crave Sugar and Caffeine
Do sleepless nights leave you reaching for coffee and sugary snacks? You’re not alone, and there;s a reason behind it. Here I unpack the science behind cravings and share actionable tips to break the cycle.
Boosting Your Mood and Energy as a Sleepless Parent During the Darker Months
Winter’s shorter, darker days can weigh heavily on anyone’s mood, but for sleep-deprived parents, the struggle can feel especially challenging. This blog offers encouragement and practical strategies to help parents lift their spirits and energy during the colder months.
How to help my child adjust to the clock change?
Discover key tips and strategies on how to navigate the fall back clock change,
Starting or Returning to School: Sleep Tips for a Smooth Transition
Discover key strategies on how to help your child's sleep before and during starting at school.
Should My Partner Wake in the Night for Our Children?
Do you wish your partner or husband could help with the nights? Are you wondering if you are being reasonable when your partner works? Find out my thoughts on this and discover practical tips on how to share the load day and/or night
Helping Your Baby or Child Sleep in the Heat: 7 Practical Tips for Parents
Here are some practical tips to ensure your baby/child stays cool and sleeps soundly during the warmer months
How can I help my child to fall asleep independently?
Discover the key to helping your baby or child to fall asleep independently.
Does your gut health impact your sleep?
Did you know that your child’s gut health can impact their sleep quality? Emma, From She’s Got Guts shares practical tips on how to improve gut health for better sleep
How to help your child to sleep for longer stretches at night
Discover practical tips on how to help your child to sleep for longer stretches at night. In this blog I cover 5 key steps on how to help your child to sleep better at night
How to help your newborn baby to sleep
Welcoming a newborn into the world is an incredibly magical experience, but it also brings its challenges, especially when it comes to sleep. Discover practical strategies to help your newborn sleep.
How to put your child to bed when it is still light outside
Discover how to help your children to go bed smoothly during prolonged daylight in the spring and summer months.
How Refined Sugar Can Affect Your Child's Sleep
With Easter weekend approaching, most parents will be investing in Easter eggs and all things sugary to celebrate this religious holiday. However, let’s discover how refined sugar could be impacting your child’s sleep
Springing Ahead: Navigating the Clock Change with Kids
Discover top tips on how to minimise sleep disruption during the spring forward clock change,
How investing in sleep coaching can improve your sex life
It is fair to say that the trials and tribulations of parenting can directly impact your relationship, and therefore your sex life. Whether you are a new parent or have older children, sleep deprivation can make sex seem really impossible. Find out how gentle sleep coaching can help improve your sex life
Can improving your diet improve your sleep?
There is a lot of talk about whether improving your child’s diet can have a positive impact on their sleep. Discover today whether good quality food influences your child’s sleep.