Sleepy Mums, Stroud (2026)

13/03/2026

Today is World Sleep Day, and I want to talk about something parents rarely say out loud.

Sleep deprivation can be devastating.

With my first baby, I was a chronically sleep deprived mum.

The exhaustion affected my mental health, my confidence, and my ability to function day to day.

I remember wondering how parents were expected to survive this level of exhaustion.

That experience completely changed the direction of my life.

I left the corporate world and began studying infant and child sleep. Not just tips and tricks, but the science behind why babies and children sleep the way they do.

Over the years I gained multiple sleep certifications and began supporting families who were exactly where I once was.

Exhausted.
Overwhelmed.
And unsure where to turn.

What I want parents to know is this:

You do not have to choose between being a responsive parent and helping your child sleep well.

Sleep is biology.

When we understand rhythms, sleep pressure and temperament, we can support children to sleep in a way that feels aligned and respectful.

Because parents deserve sleep too.

And helping your child sleep well will not damage attachment.

If you’re new here after the giveaway, welcome 🤍

Keri x

✨ Save this for the nights when you’re wondering if it will ever get easier.

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World Sleep Day baby sleep education carousel explaining that sleep is driven by biology and introducing responsive sleep support from baby and child sleep consultant Keri Rock.

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09/03/2026

CARDIFF MUMS — this one is for you 🤍

To celebrate Mother’s Day, we’ve teamed up to give one lucky family something every parent wishes they had more of…

beautiful memories and better sleep.

Because the truth is…

Mums are usually the ones behind the camera, not in the photos.

And when sleep is a struggle, it can be hard to truly enjoy these precious early years.

So together we’ve created a special Mother’s Day giveaway to celebrate one very deserving mama.

✨ ONE FAMILY WILL WIN ✨

📸 A mini family photoshoot with
Michelle Gaskin Photography

• 30 minute session
• 6 professionally edited images
• families up to 4 people
• babies aged 6 months – 5 years

😴 A Sleep Troubleshooting Call with
Keri Rock — award-winning baby & child sleep consultant
and founder of Sleepy Mums

📖 Plus one Sleepy Mums sleep guide

✨ HOW TO ENTER ✨

1️⃣ Follow

2️⃣ Like this post

3️⃣ Nominate a mum who deserves this by tagging her below 🤍

Each tag = an entry.

BONUS ENTRY
Share this post to your stories and tag us both.

✨ The lucky Mama will be announced
Sunday evening at 8pm on Mother’s Day.

Open to families in Cardiff & surrounding areas.

Tell us how old your little one is in the comments for an extra entry 👇

🤍 Save this post so you remember to check back on Sunday to see if you’ve won.

Good luck!

Full giveaway T&Cs in the comments.

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Beautiful studio baby and family photography used to promote a Cardiff Mother’s Day giveaway including a mini family photoshoot with Michelle Gaskin Photography and a sleep troubleshooting consultation with award-winning baby and child sleep consultant Keri Rock from Sleepy Mums.

08/03/2026

She insisted on wearing her Wonder Woman dress today.

Yellow wellies.
A bike helmet.
And she picked a daffodil from the side of the lane like it was the most precious thing in the world.

And as I watched her walking ahead of me, I had one of those quiet mum moments where you suddenly realise…

One day this little girl will grow up.

Today is International Women’s Day, and since becoming a mum to a daughter, it feels different.

Because now I see the world through her eyes.

I think about the kind of world she will grow up in.
The messages she will hear about who she should be.
And the women she will watch to learn what being a woman looks like.

Because little girls are always watching.

They watch how we speak about ourselves.
How we treat other women.
How we handle the hard days.
How we keep going when we are exhausted, overwhelmed, or doubting ourselves.

Motherhood isn’t just about raising children.

It’s about raising the next generation of women.

Women who will lead.
Women who will question things that need changing.
Women who will build, create, nurture and shape the world in ways we cannot yet imagine.

And sometimes that future woman looks exactly like this moment…

A Wonder Woman dress.
Yellow wellies.
A daffodil in her hand.

Strong.
Curious.
Completely herself.

To my daughter, and all the little girls growing up today…

I hope you always know your voice matters.
Your dreams matter.
And that you never have to make yourself smaller to fit into someone else’s expectations.

The world needs women exactly like you.

Happy International Women’s Day 🤍

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Little girl wearing a Wonder Woman dress, yellow wellington boots and a pink helmet walks down a quiet country lane holding a daffodil, representing strength and the next generation of women on International Women’s Day.

07/03/2026

Sleep advice online can feel incredibly overwhelming.

One person tells you to extend wake windows.
Another says your baby is overtired.

And when your little one is waking multiple times a night, fighting bedtime or starting the day at 5am… it’s hard to know what to do next.

So I’m opening up a space every week for parents to ask their questions.

✨ Every Monday at 8pm I’ll be hosting a Live Sleep Q&A here on Instagram.

You can bring any sleep challenge to the live, including:

• night waking
• early rising
• short naps
• bedtime battles
• nap transitions
• overtired little ones

No generic advice.

Just real guidance from an experienced sleep consultant who understands how complex children’s sleep can be.

If sleep has been feeling overwhelming lately, come along and ask your question.

Or drop it below and I may answer it during the live.

🕗 Mondays | 8pm | Instagram Live

Save this post so you remember.

And send it to a mum who might need it too.

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Carousel graphic promoting a weekly Instagram Live sleep Q&A with baby and child sleep consultant Keri Rock from Sleepy Mums. The slides invite parents to share their biggest baby or toddler sleep challenges and join the Monday night 8pm live session.

11/02/2026

Only 2 days left.

If your baby is over 6 months and:

• waking every 1–2 hours
• needing feeding or rocking back to sleep
• refusing the cot
• starting the day at 5am
• or bedtime feels like a battle

This is for you.

I’m gifting one parent a 60-minute Sleep SOS Call (worth £120) with me — an award-winning baby & child sleep consultant.

This is not generic advice.

In 60 minutes we will:
✔ assess your child’s full sleep picture
✔ identify what’s actually driving the wakes
✔ create clear, responsive steps you can implement immediately
✔ give you a plan you can stick to

No cry-it-out pressure.
No judgement.
No “just wait it out.”

Just clarity.

To enter:
1️⃣ Follow
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Comment “SOS” below

Winner announced on Valentine’s Day.

Because exhausted parents deserve answers — not more confusion.

Terms & Conditions

T&Cs:
• Open internationally
• Call delivered via Zoom
• Must be booked within 30 days
• No cash alternative
• Not transferable
• Closes [insert date + time GMT]
• Winner selected at random and contacted via DM

11/02/2026

Valentine’s isn’t about flowers when you haven’t slept properly in months.

If your baby is:
• waking every 1–2 hours
• refusing the cot
• needing feeding / rocking back to sleep
• or bedtime feels like a battle

You don’t need generic advice.

You need clarity.

I’m gifting one parent a 60-minute Sleep SOS Call (worth £120) — a private, deep dive session with me, an award-winning baby & child sleep consultant.

We’ll:
✔ assess the full picture
✔ pinpoint what’s actually driving the wakes
✔ create realistic, responsive steps you can implement immediately

No judgement.
No cry-it-out pressure.
Just calm, clear strategy.

To enter:
1️⃣ Like this post
2️⃣ Follow
3️⃣ Tag a Mama or comment below

Winner announced on Valentine’s Day.

Because exhausted parents deserve real support 🤍

TERMS & CONDITIONS

T&Cs:
• UK & international entries welcome
• Call delivered via Zoom
• Must be booked within 30 days of winning
• No cash alternative
• Not transferable
• Open until 14th February at 6pm GMT
• Winner selected at random and contacted via DM

10/02/2026

This Valentine’s, I’m giving one exhausted parent something far better than flowers 💗

I’m gifting a Sleep SOS Call worth £120 with me — an award-winning baby & child sleep consultant.

This is a 60-minute, 1:1 deep dive where we:
• make sense of your child’s night waking
• identify why sleep feels so hard right now
• cut through the conflicting advice
• leave you with clear, realistic steps that actually help

No crying it out.
No judgement.
No “wait it out and hope”.

Just clarity, confidence, and a plan.

✨ HOW TO ENTER ✨
Like this post
Follow
Comment 💗 (or tag a parent who needs this)

Winner announced on Valentine’s Day 💗

If sleep has taken over your life lately — this is for you.

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Valentine’s giveaway carousel offering a Sleep SOS Call worth £120, including details of a 60-minute personalised baby or toddler sleep consultation and entry instructions to like, follow, and comment.

05/02/2026

“Keep them awake longer” is one of the most common pieces of sleep advice parents are given.

And sometimes it absolutely is part of the solution.
But when it’s applied blindly, it often makes nights fall apart.

Sleep improves when timing matches the child — not when we push through tiredness and hope for the best, or try and get an under- tired child to sleep well.

If you’re stuck in a cycle of overtired/ undertired→ broken nights → early mornings, my Sleep SOS Call is a 60-minute deep dive into your child’s sleep so you leave with clarity, not guesswork.

👉 Save this if you’ve been scared to let your child rest.
👉 DM SOS if you want help this week.

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Carousel explaining why keeping children awake longer does not automatically improve sleep. Highlights sleep pressure, cortisol, and the importance of assessing a child’s individual sleep needs. Promotes a Sleep SOS Call.

04/02/2026

There’s a lot of sleep advice online that sounds confident — but causes more stress when you actually try to live it.

These are things I would never say to a family, because taken at face value they often lead to more tears, more night waking, and parents feeling like they’re doing something wrong.

Better sleep doesn’t come from pushing harder or doing everything at once.
It comes from understanding what’s driving your child’s sleep right now — and making changes that fit your child and your family.

If you want someone to look at the full picture with you, my Sleep SOS Call (£120) is a 60-minute deep dive with a sleep assessment so you leave with clear, practical next steps.

👉 Save this if sleep advice has left you second-guessing yourself.
👉 DM SOS if you want support this week

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Carousel post listing common sleep advice a responsive baby and toddler sleep consultant would never give. Slides explain why keeping children awake longer, not responding at night, stopping night feeds abruptly, leaving children to cry, or expecting instant results can be unhelpful. Final slide promotes a Sleep SOS Call for personalised sleep support.

01/02/2026

This is for the parents who feel like sleep should be easier by now —
but it isn’t.

Sleep is hard because parenting on little rest is hard.
Because modern parents are juggling more than ever.
Because exhaustion erodes patience, confidence and joy.

Struggling with sleep doesn’t mean you’re doing something wrong.
It means you’re tired — and tired people need support.

Your baby or child isn’t broken.
You aren’t failing.
And you don’t have to carry this alone.

There is support — and sleep doesn’t have to feel this heavy forever.

Save this for the nights when everything feels harder.

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Carousel post reassuring parents that baby and child sleep can feel difficult because parenting with sleep deprivation is genuinely hard. The slides acknowledge modern parental pressures, normalise exhaustion, describe crying as communication, and encourage seeking support. The post ends by highlighting keri rocks award-winning sleep support for babies and young children.

31/01/2026

I’m right in the middle of this phase with my daughter, and I wanted to talk about it honestly — because it often catches parents off guard.

Around 4 years old, the brain goes through a significant shift.

The emotional centre of the brain — the amygdala — becomes more active and reactive, while the part responsible for regulation, reasoning and impulse control — the prefrontal cortex — is still very much under construction.

In simple terms:
your child feels big emotions with very little internal capacity to manage them.

Because sleep relies on a sense of emotional safety, it’s often the first thing to wobble.

This can look like:
• bedtime suddenly becoming harder
• night waking returning “out of the blue”
• increased reassurance-seeking
• new fears or worries at night

This isn’t behavioural.
It’s neurological development unfolding exactly as it should.

During this phase, children aren’t asking for new rules or stricter boundaries —
they’re asking for co-regulation while their brain catches up.

Predictability, calm responses and protecting rest help settle the nervous system while this development integrates.

These phases pass.
And with support, sleep becomes robust again.

Alt text:
Carousel explaining the limbic leap in 4 year old children, describing how growth in the amygdala increases emotional reactivity while the prefrontal cortex is still developing. The post explains how this brain development can temporarily disrupt sleep, leading to bedtime resistance, night waking and increased reassurance-seeking, and reassures parents that this phase is normal and temporary. It also highlights Keri Rock as an award winning child sleep consultant offering baby and child sleep support.

27/01/2026

I’m honoured to share that I’ve been awarded Children’s Health Consultant of the Year as part of the Prestige Awards.

Not for fixing sleep quickly.
Not for rigid methods.
And not for one-size-fits-all solutions.

This recognition reflects the way I work with families — thoughtfully, evidence-led, and with a deep understanding of both child development and parental wellbeing.

Most of the parents I support are highly capable women balancing demanding careers alongside motherhood.
Sleep is rarely the first thing to unravel — but when it does, the impact reaches everything.

My work is about handling sleep properly, once.
With clarity, confidence, and evidence at the core.

Thank you to the team at .prestige.awards for this recognition — it truly means a great deal.

SleepSupport

alt text: Carousel announcing Keri Rock as Wales Prestige Awards 2026/27 Children’s Health Consultant of the Year, highlighting her evidence-based, emotionally intelligent approach to child sleep focused on long-term, sustainable outcomes for professional families.

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