sleep regression

Ever found yourself tiptoeing out of your toddler’s room, hoping against hope that this will be the one bedtime where your little one blissfully succumbs to sleep? You’re certainly not alone–toddlerhood can be accompanied by a number of bedtime battles and this edition of the Baby Sleep Fairy Chronicles is here to help.

If you’re struggling to navigate some of the most common toddler sleep problems like bedtime refusal, separation anxiety, or the crib-to-bed transition, this episode will arm you with proactive bedtime strategies that will ensure more restful nights for both toddlers and parents alike.

References

Twin Zzz’s: Mastering Sleep for Twins (“Sleep Fairy” Series)

The Lie of a Good Night's Sleep ("Sleep Fairy" Series)

The Night Owl Sings Nursery Rhymes

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Sleep regressions are inevitable - no matter how great of a sleeper you have, but you don’t have to just suffer through them! Today is a throwback episode where I share how to handle a sleep regression and when you’ll know if it’s more than just a regression.

You don’t want to miss:

• The 5 top ways to get you through any sleep regression.

• How to build an age-appropriate schedule.

• How to potentially shorten a regression.

PLUS, how to tell whether you’re facing a sleep regression or a sleep problem! 

Links and resources:

• Download my free guide: Your Nap Transition and Sleep Regression Survival Guide

• Blog post: 5 Tips to Ease Sleep Regression Struggles

• Blog post with a link to download the room checklist: Creating the Perfect Sleep Environment 

• Find your child's wake windows here!
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• For more about me, what I do, what I offer, and more free resources check out my website.

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Today's episode is all about sleep regressions - I talk What, When, Why and How to move through them.

Developmental milestones are an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time for both you and your child. In the first three years of a child’s life they will go through some of the biggest changes physically, cognitively and emotionally in their whole lives.

This is a critically influential time and the most important time in a child’s life for building positive and secure relationships with their primary caregivers.

Because of the rapid rate of growth and development a child experiences, they often go through times where parts of their daily routine become more difficult, particularly their sleep. These periods of time are often referred to as ‘Sleep Regressions’ because some of your child’s behaviours may seem to take a step backwards. 
 However ‘Progression’ is a more accurate way of looking at it because these times are commonly linked with your child progressing through learning a new skill. 

Sleep plays such an important part in supporting your child’s development, it’s important to find the balance between creating and sticking to healthy sleep habits during these times, whilst also ensuring you meet all your child’s developmental and emotional needs.

If you want to learn more about helping your little one learn to sleep through the night and how to establish healthy sleep foundations please head to www.halcyonsleep.uk or check out @halcyonsleep on Instagram for more information!

Plus for a limited time you can enrol in the Halcyon Sleep School course - 'All About Naps' absolutely FREE! Just head to www.halcyonsleep.uk, sign up to the mailing list and then enrol and access your course on your computer or smart device!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.

What is sleep?

It's the most talked-about topic when you have a baby! The most common question we get is "How much sleep are you getting & how well does the baby sleep?"

Our baby DID sleep well in the night & now he has hit the 3-4 month sleep regression, it feels like we are back to the beginning, waking several times a night. He is hard to settle & his favourite past time in the day is a cat nap.

In this ep, we dive into our sleep-deprived state with a baby who is regressing, tips from the sleep seminar & how we survive in the day with a catnapper.

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