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Sleep and Circle of Security Concepts

Sleep and Circle of Security Concepts

Strong relationships help children to build a sense of security so they can conserve their energy and grow to their potential. When children feel anxious and insecure, they are constantly watchful for what may happen and feel they need to protect themselves from harm.  
Sleepwalking in Children

Sleepwalking in Children

Sleepwalking is reasonably common in children – around 1/3 will sleepwalk at some stage. The most common age for sleepwalking to happen is between four to eight years of age. Most children outgrow it without any specific treatment or management.

Parents who were sleepwalkers themselves are more likely to see the same behaviour in their own children.

How to Help Babies and Toddlers Adjust to Daylight Savings

How to Help Babies and Toddlers Adjust to Daylight Savings

October sees the start of day light savings (EST) – the beginning of longer days, later nights!  The downside for many parents, is for babies and toddlers the changing of times can interfere with their body clocks and add an extra challenge to bedtimes! Here are some things parents you can do to help your baby/toddler adjust more easily to this change.
Sleep Tip 10 - When do I move my toddler to a bed?

Sleep Tip 10 - When do I move my toddler to a bed?

It is recommended that an infant be slept in the safe confines of a cot until they are observed to be attempting to climb out and look like they ma...