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25.01.2022 These times are for the old time and have you waking your little one at 7am new time on Monday

24.01.2022 http:// Case Study: From Chaotic Sleep to Sleeping Through! // Recently I started working with a 9 week old boy. He was struggling with daytime settling, not reaching age appropriate awake times, catnapping and his day sleeps were really broken. He was also awake for long periods overnight! Talk about exhausting! ... this week he slept through the night! Big difference! But it wasn’t a quick fix. There was lots we needed to do to get here There was a fair bit going on with this little guy that made him so unsettled. Both mum and dad were very involved (which I love!) and both had a gut feeling that there was more going on and he was really struggling And guess what!?! They were right! There were ties to be released and intolerances to identify and manage. The ties were relatively straight forward as I have an amazing network of people I work with. But intollerances can be a bit more work. Luckily with this little guy we only had to eliminate and change a few things to find his triggers and he responded really quickly to them. He was about 12weeks when we finally got a much happier and settled baby. Mum couldn’t stop commenting on how happy he was. One week after cutting out his last food trigger he slept through the night with only a few tweaks to his environment and routine. We couldn’t believe the change in this little guy sleeping through at 12 weeks!! Now this isn’t an average age for this but when you set the best possible conditions for sleep and address the underlying issues you little one is able to show their best possible sleep. Now we still had daysleeps to work on - they were still very chaotic. We worked to set up the best sleep environment, a great routine (which needed tweaking a few times especially with such good quality night sleep) and continued to work on his feeding. It wasn’t long before we were seeing both great days and nights! We managed to get them sorted just in time for the 4-month sleep regression! And just like other families I have worked with at this age they barely saw a blip as we had met every need and addressed all issues All last week he slept 12-HOURS IN A ROW!! Without any work to drop feeds - no encouragement needed!! When looking back you see such big changes and differences. We went from a family on the edge of breaking and a mum on the verge of tears to the last time we spoke - she sounded confident and rested. You can’t underestimate a mum who is in the best place for her baby! This is what happens when you fix the REASON for poor sleep AND address sleep QUALITY! Catherine

21.01.2022 Mine are currently spent looking at poo pics a very important part of supporting my clients! How do you spend yours? up with an unsettled baby? Trying to get your little one to sleep? ... Or.... With your partner or older children having quality time?? Does quality time seem far fetched? If so then reach out! Little ones get their best sleep from 6:30/7pm so if you are really struggling with that time of night there will be a reason and we can work on it to see better sleep all round! Remember there is always a reason and always a WHY! Sleep isnt behavioural and of it isnt working then we can work out why and get things working well for you! Pop into my group for some support! www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Or book in a FREE CHAT https://DreamWinksFreeChat.as.me/ Catherine.

21.01.2022 http:// Top Tip // Do you have a little one who sleeps and settles well? If so and suddenly settling gets really hard then get them checked out by a GP for an ear infection. So often I see this happen and well meaning mums online say it must be a leap or growth spurt etc - wait it out. No!. Always get your little ones checked!! Quite often the only symptoms of something like an ear infection is settling issues. When they lay down the change in pressure makes their ears hurt more. If you rule our illness or get the all clear after an infection and issues persist then pop into my support group www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks or get in touch!

19.01.2022 http:// DAYLIGHT SAVINGS ADVICE // I will be posting updates regularly so keep checking!! This advice will have you on normal time Monday morning and should mean minimal disruption to your little ones sleep and routine

19.01.2022 http:// Daylight Savings //

18.01.2022 Need Sleep Help? Amazing Value? A Focus on WHY rather than Settling? Help in a way that suits you? ... We all need more support these days. I want my clients to be able to access as much support as possible as quickly as possible and for the best value possible So due to the current situation we are all faced with I am launching a New and Improved Consultation Package Featuring well over $100 EXTRA VALUE at NO EXTRA COST With a Focus on Identifying Underlying Issues & Creating the Best Possible Situation For Good Sleep Phone & Messaging Provides the Ideal Support! Detailed Intake Form, Functional History & 24 Hour Sleep Log on booking Initial Assessment into Underlying Issues is made once forms are received back Personalised Sleep Plan formed prior to Consultation Phone Consultation to go Step by Step through the Sleep Plan booked at earliest availability Support to Address all Underlying Issues and Implement Plan Age Appropriate Routine will be fully Tailored as we work together Second Phone Consultation to Assess Improvements and Implementation of Sleep Plan & Discuss Personalised Options for Settling always your choice 2 Weeks Intensive Support via Email/messenger Following Second Consult to adjust everything based on your little ones needs to see the results you are after On conclusion Future Routines and any extra requested information will be provided Join my support group here www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Book a FREE PHONE CHAT to discuss how I can help here https://DreamWinksFreeChat.as.me/ You can View the Consultation here https://dreamwinks.com/product/phone-consultation/

18.01.2022 http:// Sleep help which focuses on WHY not settling // // Three great offers have just been added to my Support Group!! // www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks

18.01.2022 http:// Do YOU THINK you have tried EVERYTHING? // So many families I talk to THINK they have tried it all...Continue reading

18.01.2022 Join www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks

17.01.2022 So many mums I talk to tell me their little ones are catnapping and it turns out they are sleeping less than 40 mins. A wake of less than 40 mins isn’t actually catnapping. It is something physically waking them from sleep. One of the red flags I look for that there is more going on with sleep that needs a deeper look! A BIG sign of a sleep Quality issues. If this is you pop into my support group www.facebook.com//holisticparentingsupportgroupbydreamwinks Or Book a Free C...all Freecall.dreamwinks.com Catherine

15.01.2022 Join me tonight to chat about daylight savings transition and also how to deal with issues if you dont have daylight savings. Will be useful for singletons too

14.01.2022 When Dream Winks work with clients there is often the need to refer to professionals in various areas to diagnose something, get something checked or to work together on a plan. With Dream Winks there is a team approach. We believe This is key. We Have built a network of the best possible people in every area all over the country. ... There is a reason for this. QUALITY of help can make a HUGE difference! Dream Winks prides itself on providing the best QUALITY sleep help in the best possible way. This is why we see such amazing results. We only refer to the highest QUALITY provider in each area. And our colleagues also only refer to the best. These professionals are the most highly trained. Those getting consistently good results. Those who we are getting the best feedback about. A few things recentlyhave prompted me to remind clients just how much this QUALITY matters. We have 10 yrs of experience behind our UNIQUE Sleep help. We also have 10 yrs of experience with these professionals and building our trusted network! We recommend the professionals we do for a reason. The best QUALITY possible makes a HUGE DIFFERENCE!! If you would like to read more about this in a case study you can join our support group here www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks You can also book a free phone chat here https://DreamWinksFreeChat.as.me/

13.01.2022 Early rising issues? Trouble blacking our your room? These blinds are walking out the door due to how amazing they are. I dont recommend a product lightly. I have to absolutely love it. And this is probably my favourite product ever for sleep. Everyone who I show it in use falls in love with it Best of all its a local small business! Grab yours today here ... Forget Sticky Tape, Blue Tack or Pins. These sheets leave no residue, mess or trace behind. They are perfect for travelers, holidaymakers, rental homes or those who hate mess! Static Stick Technology.It was that simple. This patent-protected technology places a static charge on each blackout sheet. Allowing it to cling to any clean window surface. No mess or residue to clean up, just roll and go. https://dreamwinks.com/product/instant-blackout-blinds/ Whats in the Bag? Each roll contains 25 sheets (600mm x 800mm) of statically charged reusable blackout material. Generally enough to cover 12 standard double-sized windows. Each sheet is completely customizable. To any windows, no matter the obscure shape or size. Each sheet can be cut to fit the exact dimensions of your windows or overlapped to cover larger surfaces with ease. Going away? No problem. Each set of blackout sheets includes a handy travel bag. No matter if youre going for just one night or roaming the world for months on end. You can bring your best nights sleep with you. Theyre made from 100% biodegradable and recyclable material. So not only are they clever, but theyre kind on the environment too.

13.01.2022 Did you know that clicking BOOK NOW allows you to book a FREE CHAT with me? You can now select your exact time, get booking reminders and reschedule as needed. Accessing Sleep Help based on WHY just got a whole lot easier!

12.01.2022 Been thinking about joining my support group? Now is the time! I have an exclusive giveaway and discount for my members for Black Friday and this weekend! www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks

12.01.2022 http:// Settling wont solve your Sleep Issues // Self Settling is considered the key to good sleep. It is pushed as the answer by Sleep Consultants and Sleep Schools. This is there focus. Yes I believe your child needs to put themselves to sleep to achieve long periods of sleep. BUT it is the last thing you should do. AND it should be pretty easy. And it is not the answer to QUALITY sleep. ...Continue reading

10.01.2022 So many mums when talking about sleep will say I know I have created a habit. Or I know this is my fault. Or I know there are things I need to break. NO!! // You do not create your children’s sleep problems! // I have had many conversations with mums recently which has led me to remind you of this important fact. ... The amount of times parents come to me and say ‘I know I caused this’ or ‘I know it’s my fault’ when we talk about what’s happening with their little ones sleep still astounds me YOU DID NOT CAUSE IT!!! Please do not think you did! Sleep issues happen and it’s nothing to do With you. There is always a reason behind every sleep issues and that reason is not you - their loving parent. All sleep issues have an underlying cause. You didn’t create that by cuddling, rocking or feeding your little one to sleep. You didn’t create the problem by co sleeping. You dealt with the sleep issue by cuddling, rocking or co sleeping. Or whatever else has happened. We do what we need to to cope with things. To survive. That was a way to manage not the cause. Our little ones brains recognise when something physical is making sleeping away from you as too hard and their brains flag this as a risk. This is a response from the amygdala. This can be why you can only achieve sleep in one way or with you. This helps them cope. Their brain is seeking out the safest possible conditions for sleep. If we work out WHY we can change this and make achieving sleep in other ways possible and also much better QUALITY sleep. There is no right or wrong when it comes to parenting. Just a point where it isn’t working for you anymore and you need help. When things aren’t working and you need a change. When you need help. You shouldn’t be afraid to ask. It is not a sign that you haven’t done an amazing job. Or that you aren’t doing a lot of things that are great for sleep. It just means that there are pieces of the puzzle missing. Sleep is a puzzle. I am the person who can put it together for you. Find the missing pieces. Work out the physical aspects of sleep. When you bring it all together what you see is great sleep. Sleep that lasts - not sleep that falls apart whenever there is change. If it does then you are missing a piece. If you need help then reach out! Join my FREE Support Group www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Book here to organise a Free Call freecall.dreamwinks.com Catherine

08.01.2022 http:// THIS IS SO IMPORTANT! // As you would know I usually post my own words but this post is so important to share. It reflects my views so perfectly that I didnt want to rephrase it THIS is why I do a THOROUGH assessment of all clients for underlying causes. It is the very first thing I do ... 99% of other sleep professionals DON'T DO A PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT and not PRIOR to anything else or in the detail I go in to SLEEP ISSUES ARE A PHYSICAL PROBLEM I find a reason in ALL MY CLIENTS Yes it may start with something smaller like nutrient deficiencies or food interfering with sleep but it ranges up to issues like this Children do not not sleep for no reason. It is almost always treated as a behavioural issue and the physical is missed. You cannot fix a physical problem with a behavioural approach. This post focuses on ENT. There are many physical issues so it is not always an ENT problem But there is *always* a problem to be found if you know what to look for. The issue is most do not know what to look for. And even medical professionals who deal with these issues only deal with one or two. They arent able to look for ALL the issues Mostly the issue is not something that is as serious as is this on their whole health which is why they are missed But parents usually wouldn't know if it is serious or not Trying to fix an issue like this with sleep training wont work As a colleague described it is negligent Yet, so many sleep professionals would still try! Please read this post it if you even slightly suspect that your child is not sleeping how they should be. As I say to everyone I talk to informed is best. Unfortunately most are not informed on the real issues with sleep and how to approach it. If you want to work out WHY you are experiencing difficulty with sleep join my support group www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks or pop me a PM and we can organise a FREE CHAT Catherine

07.01.2022 I was reminded today just how much I love these blinds!! Perfect for babies room. I recommend blacking out your little ones room to help with settling and early rising. My number one favourite sleep product Sleepysundays.co Instant Blackout Goes up in seconds!!... No marks!! Massive roll!! Supporting local business!! https://dreamwinks.com/product/instant-blackout-blinds/ #instantblackout #bestsleepever #sleep #babysleep #blackoutblinds

06.01.2022 I love getting message like this When I say settling isnt the answer it really is true. By addressing the underlying issues and creating the best possible situation for good sleep this family got their first sleep through ever in 18 months!! If you are struggling with sleep you can get great sleep without the traditional approach focused on settling. Join my Support group www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks... Or PM me See more

06.01.2022 I had an amazing day today working with Mother's Group Done Differently and helping mums with up to 5 month olds with sleep. I think we definitely started getting answers for some mums and helped give others some good foundations to build good sleep. I cant wait to go back tomorrow to help some mums with older bubs

05.01.2022 A lot of you might find this really useful. This is a live I did for Twinfo on Factors that can affect sleep. Most is applicable for both singletons and multiples Enjoy and if you would like more info or help pop into my support group where you can also access a Free Phone Chat www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks

05.01.2022 http:// You do not create your childrens sleep problems // The amount of times parents come to me and say I know I caused this or I know its my fault when we talk about whats happening with their little ones sleep still astounds me YOU DID NOT CAUSE IT!!! ... Please do not think you did! Sleep issues happen and its nothing to do With you. There is always a reason behind every sleep issues and that reason is not you - their loving parent. All sleep issues have an underlying cause. You didnt create that by cuddling, rocking or feeding your little one to sleep. You didnt create the problem by co sleeping. You dealt with the sleep issue by cuddling, rocking or co sleeping. Or whatever else has happened. We do what we need to to cope with things. To survive. That was a way to manage not the cause. There is no right or wrong when it comes to parenting. Just a point where it isnt working for you anymore and you need help. When things arent working and you need a change. When you need help. You shouldnt be afraid to ask. It is not a sign that you havent done an amazing job. Or that you arent doing a lot of things that are great for sleep. It just means that there are pieces of the puzzle missing. Sleep is a puzzle. I am the person who can put it together for you. Find the missing pieces. When you bring it all together what you see is great sleep. Sleep that lasts - not sleep that falls apart whenever there is change. If it does then you are missing a piece. If you need help then reach out! Either join my support group www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Or PM me to organise a Free Chat Catherine

04.01.2022 For those in the Southern States. Daylight Savings transition starting tomorrow

04.01.2022 Struggling with sleep? Settling isnt the answer! Dream Winks focuses on WHY your little one has sleep issues and creating the best possible situation for good sleep by meeting every need rather than treating it like a behavioural issue like traditional sleep help. You can now book a FREE PHONE CHAT https://DreamWinksFreeChat.as.me/... Or join our FREE SUPPORT GROUP here www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks We also offer Defence Discounts Catherine

03.01.2022 http:// You do not create your childrens sleep problems // I have had many conversations with mums recently which has led me to remind you of this important fact. The amount of times parents come to me and say I know I caused this or I know its my fault when we talk about whats happening with their little ones sleep still astounds me... YOU DID NOT CAUSE IT!!! Please do not think you did! Sleep issues happen and its nothing to do With you. There is always a reason behind every sleep issues and that reason is not you - their loving parent. All sleep issues have an underlying cause. You didnt create that by cuddling, rocking or feeding your little one to sleep. You didnt create the problem by co sleeping. You dealt with the sleep issue by cuddling, rocking or co sleeping. Or whatever else has happened. We do what we need to to cope with things. To survive. That was a way to manage not the cause. Our little ones brains recognise when something physical is making sleeping away from you as too hard and their brains flag this as a risk. This is a response from the amygdala. This can be why you can only achieve sleep in one way or with you. This helps them cope. Their brain is seeking out the safest possible conditions for sleep. If we work out WHY we can change this and make achieving sleep in other ways possible and also much better QUALITY sleep. There is no right or wrong when it comes to parenting. Just a point where it isnt working for you anymore and you need help. When things arent working and you need a change. When you need help. You shouldnt be afraid to ask. It is not a sign that you havent done an amazing job. Or that you arent doing a lot of things that are great for sleep. It just means that there are pieces of the puzzle missing. Sleep is a puzzle. I am the person who can put it together for you. Find the missing pieces. Work out the physical aspects of sleep. When you bring it all together what you see is great sleep. Sleep that lasts - not sleep that falls apart whenever there is change. If it does then you are missing a piece. If you need help then reach out! Join my support group here www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Book here to organise a Free Chat https://DreamWinksFreeChat.as.me/ Catherine

03.01.2022 http:// Awake Times or Set Routine? // This is a question I get asked a lot. Most clients come to me using awake times. So what works best? Awake Times or Set Routines? ... For little babies awake times work really well Once your bub is coming out of the newborn period Set Routines work much better. // WHY? // Set Routines set your little ones circadian rhythms. Most clients when they come to me need a full reset of their circadian rhythms which is what we can do with a suitable set routine. When using a set routine your little ones body learns to be receptive to sleep at the same time each day. This helps with nice long sleeps and easily falling asleep. It also helps with early rising as the timing of the first sleep of the day affects the time they wake the following day. Its all about hormones. This is what governs our circadian rhythms and we can set these hormones to start the day at a certain time and to expect sleep at a certain time by using set routines. // So if using Set Routines what Routine should I use? // I dont provide routines for different ages as I find from about 4 months it varies so much based on each individual. I find giving a set routine based on age and no personalised help just doesnt work as it can vary so much. This is why sleep books and sleep programs just dont work. If your child isnt in the average then a set routine based on age can set you up to feel that you failed as if it isnt right for your little one it just wont work. Each child is an individual and routines need to be adapted as such. The routines I work with are based on 10 yrs of research and are applied based on what your little one communicates to me when we start working together. Then based on how they respond they are further personalised to find their perfect routine. You then learn how to adjust these as they grow and change by learning to read your little one the way I read them. Do you feel like your current routine or awake times arent working? Or feel lost as to where to start or what your little one should be doing?? This is what I am here for! Join my support group for help www.facebook.com/groups/HolisitcParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Or pop me a PM

01.01.2022 http:// When do I change routines? // This comes up all the time and is definitely something you learn well in my consultations but I thought I would share some tips here When is the right time to move routine? ... And what move? How will I know when to do it? There are a few signs to look for BUT The first thing to know is That needing more awake time Is a NEUROLOGICAL change And they really do NEED to be awake for longer Before being TIRED enough to sleep well rather than just have a short sleep or catnap It can present in different ways depending on your child but there are common signs to look for If your little one doesnt have enough awake time They may start to have difficulty with settling OR They may settle But then have difficulty having a long sleep so you will get a catnap or short sleep And this can result in getting really overtired. Which can impact everything. They also may start to wake earlier in the morning. Dont mistake this for needing to put them down early - they usually need to go down later. So when you see these signs and you are confident on every other aspect its time to make a change I usually find routines need to be moved by 20 mins to see good effect. But make sure you have every other aspect covered first. If your baby is hungry, cold, in pain etc then they need these needs met before a routine change Unsure what your little one needs? Pop me a PM for a Free Chat Catherine

01.01.2022 http:// Why Sleep Training Doesn’t Work // I know that sleep has been rough with your little one And when this happens I can guarantee you have been recommended sleep training more than once ... Usually we hear this coming from well-meaning friends and family, and sometimes even from professionals we see Most of you will have a gut feeling that it isn’t right. And us mums have good guts - we need to listen to them more We are told that sleep training works. What we are not told, is exactly WHY you are being told it works, and what exactly it does do. Research proves that sleep training doesn’t improve the QUALITY of sleep. The frequency of waking DOESN’T CHANGE and the sleep is NOT MORE RESTORATIVE Sleep training also isn’t something you do once and you are done. You needs to keep doing it. Every development, change or after illness you need it So, what you are being told ‘works’ for sleep is not a REAL improvement of the sleep. What it does is it causes your child to STOP asking for HELP We don’t want to teach our children to not ask for help. We want to teach then that we meet their needs and when they need us we are there. At best sleep training is a BANDAID. And at worst, it is TRAUMATIC for all of you as you are pushing through against what your little ones brain is needing. So, what is the answer then? And remember I said WAIT IT OUT isn’t the answer either Yes this can be a better option - because you are responding to your child’s needs HOWEVER it doesn’t actually do anything for the QUALITY of the sleep either. The root cause is still there causing disrupted sleep So if sleep training and wait it out aren’t the answer then what can you do to improve the actual QUALITY of sleep? We need to IDENTIFY the underlying issues, ADDRESS them and RESOLVE what is causing the sleep difficulty in the first place. AND meet all their NEEDS This is what I do! And I can help you to see great sleep in a way that suits your family AND sleep results that last! Are you in my support group? You can join here www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Want more support? Book a freecall.dreamwinks.com Catherine

01.01.2022 Not Sleep Training! Would you be interested? This is what current Dream Winks Packages Offer Want to know more?... Join my Support Group www.facebook.com/groups/HolisticParentingSupportbyDreamWinks Or Book A FREE CALL freecall.dreamwinks.com Catherine