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28/02/2026

We often doubt ourselves along our parenting journey.

But even in those moments where it might not feel like it, you are the expert on your baby.

Not because you have all the answers
but because you know them.

Parenting isn’t about getting it perfect. In fact, it’s perfectly imperfect.
It’s about raising your children in a way that aligns with your values.

Yes, these years are full of rapid development.
But they’re also meant to be lived, joyfully, in a way that feels right for your family.

You don’t have this version of them for long.
Trust yourself in it

25/02/2026

The messy house will always be there. The forever pile of laundry. The clothes you’ve been meaning to organise for months.

What if, instead of waiting for the perfect moment, we slowly chip away at these tasks with our baby in tow, on our hip, or on the picnic rug beside us?

Productivity is rest and small finding moments for ourself along the way.

Even with a baby clinging to us, we can find presence, accomplishment, and even a little peace in the ordinary.

19/02/2026

Parenting can feel like constantly filtering through conflicting, overwhelming information. So many voices and so many “shoulds.”

But what if it was paired back to what we know about babies from a biological, evolutionary perspective?
That they’re wired for connection.
That our responsiveness builds safety and safety is what fosters independence and resilience over time.

We won’t always have the perfect answer. We won’t always know exactly how our baby will settle but we ARE their expert.
That we’ll find the way that feels right for our family.

Share your wisdom - what’s something you wish you were told as a new parent?

12/02/2026

In one of our recent posts, we shared some facts about night waking - we know it’s common and protective.

Understanding this can be incredibly empowering. It softens the self-blame. It quietens the “what am I doing wrong?” spiral. It reminds us that our babies aren’t broken and neither are we.

Alongside understanding normal infant behaviour, we need practical ways to protect our own sleep, energy and mental wellbeing.

So we asked you what actually helps.

Not hacks to eliminate waking.
Not pressure to “fix” your baby.
But real-life strategies that make the nights (and the days after) feel more manageable.

Here are some of the ways our wonderful community are optimising their own sleep while still responding to their babies with warmth and responsiveness.

10/02/2026

The term “sleep regression” can make it sound like something that just happens -
something we’re meant to endure, wait out, or feel helpless through.

Most of the time, sleep isn’t going backwards at all.

Babies’ sleep needs naturally change as they grow. They become more alert, more aware and often need less total sleep than they did before. That can often look like more night waking

When we understand why sleep shifts, we remain informed and continue to experiment our way through.

There may be points however, where the night waking can feel unmanageable and if that’s the case for your family, we’re here to guide you!

05/02/2026

Worried your baby isn’t getting “enough” sleep?

“It’s not true that low sleep need babies, or babies who wake excessively at night, are more likely to have behavioural or learning or mental health problems in later childhood.” Dr Pamela Douglas

Babies have different sleep needs, just like as we do as adults!

03/02/2026

5 facts about ‘sleeping through the night’ to take the pressure off - because understanding the ‘normal’ can reduce worry and remind you that you’re not alone in the disrupted nights.

If your baby is waking frequently or sleep feels unmanageable, reach out, we’re here to support your family 🍃

30/01/2026

Daytime sleep doesn’t need to be silent, dark, or separate.

Babies are biologically wired to rest when they are close - close enough to hear you, smell you and feel the rhythm of family life around them.

This kind of proximity isn’t a ‘bad habit’ you’re creating. It’s protection. It’s safe sleeping.

28/01/2026

Baby tracking apps can be useful for some families. Sometimes, perhaps over time, focusing closely on numbers and data can pull our attention away from tuning in to our baby and letting go of that constant tracking can feel like a relief for some families! We often invite families to delete the tracking apps and see how it feels for their family. There is no right or wrong - just continuous experimentation

21/01/2026

You may have heard (or thought), “No matter what time I put my child to bed, they always wake at the same time!”

And you’re not imagining it. Changes to sleep don’t happen overnight!

The hormones that support our circadian rhythm need time to adjust.

This is why it can take around two weeks for changes to settle. Not because you’re doing it wrong but because biology takes time.

And if you’ve experimented with sleep and your baby or toddler is still excessively waking or you’re not sure how to experiment, then please be sure to reach out - we would love to support your family!

19/01/2026

Dummy use is contextual.
It can intersect with speech, hearing, oral development, sleep and feeding so staying informed helps you make choices that feel right for your baby and your family! Of course, with a touch of Dr Pam’s beautiful writing

14/01/2026

Infant sleep hasn’t always been understood the way we understand it today.

Much of what still shapes our advice around baby sleep was formed in the early 1900s - a time when behavioural control was normalised.

Fast-forward to now, and we have decades of research showing us something different. Yet our healthcare system, policies, and even well-meaning advice are estimated to lag around 17 years behind current evidence. Not because anyone is doing the “wrong” thing but because systems are slow to change.

When ideas become deeply ingrained in culture, they don’t shift overnight. They require a whole new paradigm. New language. New education. And time.

If you’ve ever felt confused, conflicted, or like you’re receiving mixed messages about your baby’s sleep - this is why. It’s not a failure on your part.

Likewise, if you have experimented with sleep training and it works for your family then that’s ok, too!

This conversation isn’t about guilt or blame. It’s about context and understanding where our beliefs came from so families can make informed choices that align with their values

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