Blogged by Emma Osborne, Paediatric Sleep Specialist, founder of HushaBoo & Mum to one little boy!
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Returning to work – your new found leadership
Returning to work - your new found leadershipGuest blog by Mum Empowerment coach Vicky from Mum & MoreHey Mama… Did You Know You’re Returning to Work as a Fully Competent Leader? Yes, that’s right, you heard me. Whether you’re stepping back into your corporate...
Maternity to Work Transition
Maternity to Work Transition10 practical tips for returning to work after maternity leaveAs a sleep consultant, I hear from so many mums when the end of their maternity leave is looming. They start to panic about how on earth they’re going to juggle the logistics of...
Gender differences in parenting: are fathers as significant as mothers?
Gender differences in parenting: are fathers as significant as mothers?Biological changes in new dads post birth and how it primes bondingOne of the best parts of my role as a night nanny is being able to support new parents in the transition to becoming confident,...
PND & Sleep
PND & SleepThe cyclical relationship between postnatal depression and sleep deprivation What is postnatal depression and its symptoms?More than just the ‘baby blues’, postnatal depression constitutes feelings of hopelessness, overwhelming anxiety, and an inability...
The Best Baby Gifts
The Best Baby GiftsPractical gifts that new parents will actually use and cherishIt can be hard to know what to buy new parents following the arrival of a new baby, especially when it may not be their first child or you have no idea what they’ve already got. Most...
Newborn Sleep Environment
Newborn Sleep EnvironmentPractical tips to get your newborn sleeping in their own environment, essential products and how to transition into the cotWith so many options of where your baby should sleep, to the realisation once they arrive of how on earth to actually...
To Snoo or not to Snoo
To Snoo or not to SnooThe baby tech worth having...and the products you should give a missThere is an overwhelming market crammed full of baby products that are advertised to expecting and new parents from the moment you whisper conception. With technology advancing...
‘Drowsy but awake’
'Drowsy but awake'The term that confuses parents, and seldom works! Find out why out why it’s the term I love to hate… I think in my years of working with young babies, this is the most commonly cited term I have heard when it comes to sleep training practices....
Don’t fear the regression
DON'T FEAR THE REGRESSIONWHY IT'S BETTER TO EMBRACE THE CHANGE, NOT BE FEARFUL OF ITThe word regression is EVERYWHERE you turn once you have a baby, and by the time you have reached the 2 year mark, you may feel like you have been in one long regression since birth. A...
Little ones with BIG emotions
Little ones with BIG emotionsHow to cope with your child's emotions when they become challenging and overwhelmingDid you know it takes men until an average age of 43 years to mature, with women on average maturing around 11 years earlier at the age of 32? Even with...
Anxiety & Sleep
Anxiety & SleepPreventative measures and management of anxiety and it's difficult relationship with sleepThis month the Mental Health Foundation's annual campaign is focussing on anxiety. Mental Health Awareness week, which runs from 15th to 21st May, aims to...
Reflux & allergies
Reflux & allergiesLearn how to spot the symptoms of infant reflux and how to treat itInfant reflux (whether as a symptom of an allergy or a stand-alone condition) is extremely common among newborn babies, and in some cases may carry on into the second year. It can...
The 10 Benefits to Hypnobirthing that no one tells you about…
The 10 benefits of Hypnobirthing......that no one tells you about Hypnobirthing is a method of natural childbirth that involves using self-hypnosis, visualisation, and deep breathing to help women reduce the physical and emotional stress of labour and delivery. In...
Sleep bumps: illness
SLEEP BUMPS: ILLNESSHow to manage your child's sleep when they're unwellIt’s that time of year when Christmas is over, the New Year buzz (if there ever was one!) has died down, and Spring is round the corner! I love Spring for many reasons but I’m particularly looking...
The Science of Sleep
The Science of SleepUnderstand the why and the how behind your child's sleep behavioursWhen we know what goes on inside a child’s body whilst they are asleep (as well as the awake bits in between!), we can understand the sleep behaviours that we observe. Sleep science...
Coping with the ‘Fall Back’
Coping with the 'fall back'How to help your baby or child adjust to the clocks changing As British Summer Time comes to an end this weekend, non-parents will be looking forward to an extra hour in bed on Sunday morning. But anyone with young children will know, that...
Bedtime Routines
BEDTIME ROUTINESGET THE LOWDOWN ON THE FINAL SHOWDOWN!Most parents already have a great bedtime routine in place when I meet them, it’s one of the sleep messages I’ve seen filtered through into everyday parenting over the last 10 years, which is wonderful. However,...
Best of…Summer Days Out
Best of... Summer Days OutMy top days out for kids, both big and small, over the summer monthsIf I've learnt nothing else from 15+ years of nannying, it's how to survive the Summer Holidays with children of all ages! Here's my favourite places to visit with little...
The 4am Wide Awake Club
THE 4AM WIDE AWAKE CLUBWhy is your little human wide awake at 4am? Find out the common reasons, how to overcome them and why you're not alone!One of the biggest issues I see as a sleep consultant is increased wakefulness towards the end of the night, especially from...
Travelling with Children
Travelling with childrenFind out if you should throw out your child's routine (along with your sanity!) when you go on holiday.Hooray! It's that time of year where many of us are looking ahead to a summer holiday or a short break away. But if you're travelling this...
Safe Sleep Week
Safer Sleep Week11th - 17th March 2024Safe sleeping is one of the priorities for new parents when expecting a baby and thinking ahead to when they arrive. It affects lots of decisions from what purchases to make to how and where your baby will sleep. It can also be...
It’s time to Spring Forward!
It's time to Spring ForwardBritish Summer Time begins on Sunday 29th MarchTips to help your child with the transitionIt’s that time of year again where we lose an hour of sleep, as British Summer Time begins on Sunday 29th March. For those tired parents with early...
The Role of Attachment in Sleep
THE ROLE OF ATTACHMENT IN SLEEPHow to create the perfect balance between a healthy attachment with your baby and helping them sleep soundlyIt's February, the month of love, so what better way to think about love than the special bond you and your baby can create...
Sleep Training; The Good, The Bad & The Ugly
Sleep Training; The good, The Bad and The UglyWhat does sleep training actually look like and if, when, and why should you consider trying it?It's a New Year, and so far it's looking likely to be a huge improvement on the last two! Are you one for new years...
The realities of sleeping through the night
THE REALITIES OF SLEEPING THROUGH THE NIGHTThe lowdown on when and why"Is your baby sleeping through the night yet?" has almost certainly got to be the number one asked question among new parents. Often well meant, and either stemming from genuine curiosity or just to...
Nightmares vs Night Terrors
Halloween for many children is such an exciting time of year. Of course they love the sweets and chocolates, but children also love the pumpkin carving, the fun of trick or treating in the dark, and to play being pretend-scared. When this is all done with fun and...
Cot to bed transition
So your baby has upped and walked, quite literally, has a voice of their own and suddenly seems so grown up. You may be starting wonder if they feel too caged in in their cot, and that a 'big' bed would be better suited to their ever-growing mind and size. But when is...
Separation Anxiety
As your baby reaches 6 months, many parents are feeling a little more confident, the newborn fog is clearing and your child is taking small steps towards independence. Perhaps you can grab a shower or make some food while they play for short periods under a play mat....
Travelling with children…UK edition!
Travelling with children...UK editionFind out if you should throw out your child's routine (along with your sanity!) when you go on holiday.Whilst some of us may be jetting off to far away lands this summer, the vast majority will yet again be holidaying within our...
Eat your way to sleep
EAT YOUR WAY TO SLEEPHow to make nutrition work for your child's sleepThis week is Healthy Eating Week (14th to 20th June 2021), a campaign from the British Nutrition Foundation to help us all improve our health and wellbeing. We all know that eating a healthy...
Formula = Fuller = More Sleep?
FORMULA = FULLER = MORE SLEEP?Will offering a bottle really get you and your child a better nights sleep?One of the biggest fears of a breastfeeding Mum is that her baby isn't recieving enough milk, and as a hungry baby won't settle to sleep, it often leads to...
Stepping out of lockdown
Stepping out of lockdownThe impact on our mental health and sleepWe've already started on our journey out of lockdown, with many businesses and services able to open once more. Baby groups are back on, albeit under a slightly different guise, outside meet ups can...
Secrets of a Night Nanny
Secrets of a Night NannyParenting hacks and tips to maximise sleep and make life with a newborn (or newborns!) that little bit easier!Each time I work with a new family, it is always fascinating to be reminded of just how unaware new parents generally are. There's...
Baby bonding – is it love at first sight?
BABY BONDINGIs it love at first sight?It's February, the month of love, so what better way to think about love than the special bond you and your baby can create together to form a lifelong relationship built on trust, affection and security? Did you know that...
Tips for taking newborn photos at home
TIPS ON HOW TO TAKE NEWBORN PHOTOS AT HOME USING YOUR OWN CAMERA Bringing a baby into your home is a moment that you want to capture. While some of you may book a professional to photograph your baby, some of us are excited at the idea of capturing our newborn’s first...
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