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8-Month-Old Sleep: What's Normal (And When to Make Changes)

8-Month-Old Sleep: What's Normal (And When to Make Changes)

By Tara Mitchell

Hi there! If you've found yourself searching "8-month-old sleep," "8-month sleep schedule," or "8-month sleep regression," you're certainly not alone. Eight months is one of...

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Does Sleep Training Damage Attachment? What the Research Actually Says

Does Sleep Training Damage Attachment? What the Research Actually Says

By Tara Mitchell

Worried gentle sleep support might harm your bond with your baby? A child and family psychologist breaks down what attachment theory really says about sleep...

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How to Handle Toddler Tantrums (Step-by-Step)

How to Handle Toddler Tantrums (Step-by-Step)

By Tara Mitchell

Learn how to handle toddler tantrums with a gentle, effective approach from a paediatric nurse and sleep consultant. Discover how boundaries, emotional regulation and sleep...

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Upset During Sleep Training: A Gentle, Evidence-Based Reframe

Upset During Sleep Training: A Gentle, Evidence-Based Reframe

By Tara Mitchell

Upset during sleep training is one of the biggest concerns parents have and understandably so. Gentle, attachment-focused sleep training is not about ignoring your baby’s...

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The Role of a Comforter in Building Bedtime Confidence

The Role of a Comforter in Building Bedtime Confidence

By Tara Mitchell

The Role of a Comforter in Building Bedtime Confidence Bedtime struggles are an all-too-familiar experience for many parents. Whether it’s the dreaded bedtime battles or...

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Preferred Parent at Bedtime: How to Handle Toddler Sleep Battles and Encourage Self-Settling

Preferred Parent at Bedtime: How to Handle Toddler Sleep Battles and Encourage Self-Settling

By Tara Mitchell

Preferred Parent at Bedtime: How to Handle little ones Sleep Battles and Encourage Self-Settling It’s one of the most common challenges I see in toddler...

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The Four-Month Sleep Regression: What every parent needs to know!

The Four-Month Sleep Regression: What every parent needs to know!

By Tara Mitchell

Title: The Four-Month Sleep Regression: What Every Parent Needs To Know

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Why Sleep Pressure Matters: How Awake Time Affects Your Baby’s Sleep

Why Sleep Pressure Matters: How Awake Time Affects Your Baby’s Sleep

By Tara Mitchell

Struggling with sleep refusal, short naps, or a baby who won’t sleep in the cot? Learn why sleep pressure matters and how awake time can...

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Why Every New Mum Needs a Baby Sleep Tracker (and the App That Does It All)

Why Every New Mum Needs a Baby Sleep Tracker (and the App That Does It All)

By Tara Mitchell

If you’re deep in night feeds, early wakeups, and constant guessing, you’re not alone - and it doesn’t have to feel this hard. The Bambii...

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