This is our FIRST episode for 2023! Happy New Year, Merry Christmas! The start of the year is always a great opportunity to set fresh intentions - contemplate what you want LESS of in the new year and what you want MORE of.  Today i'm sharing with you a tactic that you can use in pregnancy or at any stage in your parenting journey. It's actually super helpful to repeat this tactic multiples times when you need a reminder of what's important to you and your family We cover: ? What is actually important to you as an individual, parent and for your family? ? Actually prioritising these 'cup ..read more

"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home" "I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out" "My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?" "I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot" "My baby's sleep is all consuming and we are at breaking point" If you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode with the lovely Sophie is just for YOU! Sophie (a fellow Nurse who loves routine and planning ..read more

"I want a predictable day routine BUT I don't want to be nap trapped at home" "I'd love it if my baby could self settle BUT I don't want to leave them to cry it out" "My baby isn't 6 months yet, is it too early to teach them to self settle?" "I don't want to co sleep anymore BUT I don't know how to move my baby back to their cot" If you have asked yourself ANY of these questions or had any of these thoughts cross your mind, this episode with the lovely Brooke is just for YOU! Brooke is a first time mum and a teacher and started to 'hit rock bottom' with Eli's sleep when he was around 10 weeks ..read more

In this quick tip episode today - we are talking through a common challenge that families experience. Is bedtime for your little one feeling stressful and resulting in lots of tears (for everyone?). You are not alone! I'm talking through a simple, actionable solution for you to implement immediately with your little one. We cover: - What a wind down routine is - How a wind down routine can make for more settled bedtimes - An example of a wind down routine As always - my DM's are open, I would love to hear from you if you have any questions or simply to let me know what you thought of this epis ..read more

You asked and i've delivered! Toddler sleep is a whole different kettle of fish and this episode will give you all the goods to feel totally confident and empowered. As I toddler Mum myself - I get it! It is sometimes an exhausting and wild ride - but there is ALOT we can do to ensure sleep is as gooood as possible. You'll be an expert in these hurdles AND how to tackle them if (and when) they arise: - Moving from cot to big bed - When to trim the nap - Dropping the lunch nap all together - Bedtime stalling - Throwing comforters out of the bed I would SO appreciate if you can SUBSCRIBE to this ..read more

Does travel make you anxious? I have BEEN THERE. I used to put off travel and got sweaty palms at the thought of messing up my daughters routine. This episode is the pep talk you need to get that trip booked in and push yourself out of your comfort zone. I chat through my top 3 items I always pack for holidays, how to balance off routine and routine when travelling, we touch on the 60:40 rule and share Let's Sleep client stories from happy travellers (who used to FEAR travel!!). Links for you: - Ep 3. The 60/40 rule - Mahalo Eco Blinds (use code LETSSLEEP5) As always my DM's are OPEN for you ..read more

If you felt the pressure to always be on a set routine with your little one with zero flexibility - you'd likely end up throwing in the towel pretty quickly. I'm talking you through my favourite tactic - the 60:40 rule. This is how I support families to build confidence adding in some flexibility to their little one's routine. Follow Let's Sleep over on instagram (instagram.com/lets__sleep/). My DM's are always open for you - I love hearing from families ..read more

Catnapping is one of the most common sleep issues that families experience! In this episode I walk you through 5 reasons your baby might be catnapping. Let's think bigger picture here - zoom out and think about the factors that might be leading to catnapping for your little one. Here's a summary: Your baby isn’t quite able to self settle and resettle just yet You’re getting them straight up when they wake up Their room is bright and light They weren’t tired enough for a big sleep They woke up hungry Follow Let's Sleep over on instagram. My DM's are open for you - I love hearing from families ..read more

Landing in your ears soon.. The Let's Sleep Podcast is coming! The official first episode will be released on Thursday 29th September (woooo!). Hit subscribe or follow to be notified when the first episode has landed. Follow Let's Sleep over on instagram. My DM's are open for you - I love hearing from families! https://www.instagram.com/lets__sleep ..read more

In this episode, I’m joined by Amy Wallace, a fellow sleep consultant based in New Zealand, supporting and empowering families with sleep and settling from birth to 5 years of age. We dive into: Holistic approach to sleep and settling support Helping our clients to tackle the hurdles after our package is finished Finding what routine works right for you Showing parents our business is all about them Approaching the topics of Gentle vs Cry it out Not thinking of sleep consultancy as a last resort About AmyAmy is a very good friend of mine and fellow sleep consultant. Amy is based in Christch ..read more