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Baby sleep safety
When we become parents ‘safety’ often takes on a huge new role in our lives. We suddenly feel the responsibility of keeping this new life
Rowan Littlejohns
2 May 2022
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Simple sensory tools to improve baby sleep (and yours too!)
Sleep; it’s the top subject on any parent’s mind at some point on the parenting rollercoaster. Baby sleep can be particularly frustrating. They seem to
Rowan Littlejohns
29 April 2022
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Is bedsharing dangerous? Talking about risks
Parents want to make the best choices for them and their family, and so safety is something that they think about a lot. Sleep safety
Rowan Littlejohns
13 April 2022
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Bedsharing safely
Sleep safety is hugely important. Every baby sleeps, even if it seems like it never happens. So all families need to think about where their
Rowan Littlejohns
12 April 2022
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Sleep story
Sleep story: ‘giving in to bedsharing’
This is my account of how bedsharing became part of our sleep solution, despite all the warnings from health care professionals. It is not designed
Rowan Littlejohns
12 April 2022
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Newsflash: Keep babies safe from sabre toothed tigers
Once upon a time humankind lived a life more in tune with nature. We rose with the sun rise, and went to sleep when the
Rowan Littlejohns
12 April 2022
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Alpha music for sleep: fact file
What is alpha music? Alpha music is music designed to create a relaxed state of mind. It generally has a speed (tempo) of around 60
Rowan Littlejohns
7 April 2022
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Sleep cycles and states: Fact file
What are sleep cycles In a single night of undisturbed sleep your body will complete several sleep cycles. One sleep cycle is completed when you
Rowan Littlejohns
29 March 2022
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Transitional objects: why that special toy matters
What is a transitional object? Transitional objects: not exactly a catchy term is it?! It certainly doesn’t sound like something cute and cuddly, right? Well,
Rowan Littlejohns
17 January 2022
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Sleep is not a skill
How can I teach my baby to sleep? When will my toddler learn to settle herself?How can I help my son learn to sleep on
Guest Author
3 February 2020
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Clocks change: what about bedtime?
With the impending clock changes, parents are asking how to cope with bedtime. So, we’ve written our top tips to help you navigate the change
CalmFamily Leadership
3 December 2019
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Babies are crying out for change: is crying communication?
A baby’s crying pierces the night It’s 2am, dark, quiet, still. You are sleeping. You are dreaming of being alone on a beach somewhere, its
Guest Author
28 October 2019
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Clocks go back: sleep tips
When the clocks go back in October it can feel like the whole flow of bedtime is interrupted. You and your little one both know
Guest Author
14 October 2019
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Breaking parenting rules: parenting your family, your way
Parenting rules, more rules and well intended advice As parents we are constantly told what we “should” be doing with our children. Whether it’s well-meaning
Jeni Atkinson
22 July 2019
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Do kids need routine, or rhythm?
We hear a lot form “experts” in parenting and childcare that children thrive in a routine. “Bedtime” routines and “getting ready for school” routines. “Get
Tomlin Wilding
25 June 2019
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