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06/06/2026
3 simple things I try do every Sunday to make the working mum week a little less chaotic. If you are a working mum you will know the juggle is reaaaaal.
What are your tips to make the week easier?
Before you change your baby’s routine again tonight because something online made you second guess everything…pause.
One of the biggest reasons families get stuck is because they’re changing too many things too quickly.
A later bedtime one night.
Earlier bedtime the next.
Shorter naps.
Not capping naps.
Bigger awake window.
Changing how you settle them.
And before you know it, you will have no idea what is actually helping!
My golden rule is give any changes 3-5 days of consistency before deciding it hasn’t worked.
One rough day or night doesn’t mean it failed, sometimes your baby just needs time.
04/06/2026
So many families come to me feeling like nothing is working with their baby’s sleep.
They’ve tried wake windows.
Bedtime tweaks.
ChatGPT.
Google.
TikTok.
An when nothing sticks it’s easy to feel like you’re doing something wrong. But often the missing thing is more advice.
It’s having someone look at the full picture and create a plan that actually fits your baby and your family. That’s what my 1:1 support is for.
If you’re stuck with the “I’ve tried everything and nothing work stage”, comment below or DM me SUPPORT and let’s chat about how I can support your family x
Winter has officially started and room temp matters more than we realise when it comes to overnight wakes for baby’s and toddlers, especially from around 3am onwards when the temperature naturally drops.
And if you’re moving away from rocking, holding, feeding to sleep or co-sleeping, making sure your baby is warm enough is key. They’re used to your body heat, so being comfortable in their own sleep space can make a big difference.
I recommend this specific heater to all my clients who don’t have suitable heating because it ticks all the boxes and it’s often on sale too.
I’ve used this heater for the last 12 months and honestly couldn’t fault it.
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Returning to work after having a baby is a lot 😮💨
And if your baby’s sleep is still all over the place, it can feel even heavier.
Because it’s not just the night wakes.
It’s the alarm going off after broken sleep.
It’s trying to function at work when you’ve been up multiple times overnight.
It’s the mental load of wondering how naps are going at daycare.
It’s getting home already exhausted and still having dinner, bath, bedtime and overnight wakes ahead of you.
I get it.
As a mum of two, I know how different sleep feels when you’re also trying to show up at work the next day.
Wanting sleep to feel easier before, during or after your return to work is not selfish.
It’s survival.
If you’re heading back to work and worried about how sleep is going to impact everything, send me a DM with WORK and let’s chat about support 🤍
ChatGPT can absolutely give you baby sleep information.
A routine.
Wake windows.
Nap ideas.
General tips.
But information is not the same as personalised support.
Because your baby’s sleep is not just about their age.
It’s their temperament, feeding, naps, nights, settling, family rhythm, your comfort level, and what is actually sustainable for you.
And sometimes the thing you’re asking ChatGPT to validate might be the exact thing keeping you stuck.
Use it for ideas, sure.
But if sleep feels heavy, confusing or like you’ve tried everything and still don’t know what to do next that’s where personalised support matters.
DM me SLEEP if you want support that actually looks at your baby and your family.
Full disclosure I wanted to re-record this but there’s only so many times I can say chat gpt and get it right 😂😂
28/05/2026
Wanting sleep to feel easier does not make you selfish.
It does not mean you love your baby any less.
It might just mean you’re tired of guessing, tired of feeling like the only one who can settle, tired of your whole day revolving around naps, or just tired in general.
And that is valid.
Sleep support is not about forcing something that doesn’t feel right.
It’s about helping you find a way forward that feels realistic, responsive and sustainable for your family.
DM me SLEEP if you’re ready for support 🤍
26/05/2026
I think one of the biggest fears parents have around sleep support is that they’ll be told to stop responding to their baby.
And I just want to say that is not how I work.
I’m a mum of two myself, and I never don’t respond to my kids.
Sleep support with me is not about ignoring your baby, shutting off your instincts, or doing something that feels wrong for your family.
It’s about looking at what’s happening, what feels hard, what your goals are and creating a plan that feels realistic, responsive and sustainable.
Because it is not selfish to want more sleep for yourself.
It is not selfish to want sleep to feel easier.
It is not selfish to want a clearer way forward when what you’re doing now feels exhausting or unsustainable.
You can be an attached, loving, responsive parent and still need support too.
If you’ve been nervous that sleep support means doing something that doesn’t feel right for your family, send me a DM with SLEEP and let’s chat 🤍
May only: $100 off 1:1 sleep support.
24/05/2026
Not every sleep win is “my baby slept 12 hours.”
Sometimes the win is:
one cot nap
a shorter bedtime
your partner being able to help
knowing what to do at a wake-up
less anxiety around naps
a day that feels a little less chaotic
And those wins matter too.
Because sleep support is not always about perfection.
Sometimes it’s about helping you feel more rested, more confident, and less overwhelmed in your day-to-day.
If sleep feels heavy right now, DM me SLEEP 🤍
May only: $100 off one-on-one sleep support.
23/05/2026
You didn’t create bad habits.
You created a way to survive the season you were in.
Feeding, rocking, holding, contact naps none of it means you’ve done anything wrong.
But sometimes the things that once worked beautifully start to feel heavy.
And when that happens, you’re allowed to want a new way forward.
Not because your baby needs fixing.
Not because you failed.
Not because the old way was wrong.
Because you matter too.
DM me SLEEP if you’re ready for support 🤍
May only: $100 off 1:1 sleep support.
