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25.01.2022 Anyone else bought a bed like this? @annamagnussen_
23.01.2022 Parents, this one is for you I used to identify as an attachment parent but the more children I had, the more I realised that actually, I didn’t have to identify as anything. None of us do. We don’t have to choose a camp and stick with it for life, then feel like a failure when it no longer works for us. Yes I loved babywearing, co-sleeping and cloth nappies but when nature deals you twins, you have to rethink and reboot or the overwhelm would kill you. ... A few reminders we all know but, are easy to lose sight of in this parenting gig of ours. What works for one family will not work for all. Following your baby’s lead can be the easiest option for some but incredibly limiting for others. Co-sleeping and attachment parenting are beautiful things but they are not for everyone. Breastfeeding is perfection by mother nature’s own hand, but it’s also not for everyone. Just cuddle your baby to sleep is great advice for some but an impossible task for others. Some people feel peace and joy when life is structured, organised and predictable. For others, this feels like a strait jacket. For some, sleep training seems like torture but for others, sleep deprivation is the torture. We all have a different history, challenges, priorities and aspirations. Celebrate what works for you and identify with your like-minded tribe. Be curious and open minded enough to accept with humility the choices of others. We are all walking our own paths. Have the confidence to follow yours with pride, observe with compassion the paths of others and have the wisdom to know the difference
19.01.2022 Seriously... this is me with my kids! As if we need anything else to think about at Christmas. It definitely wasn’t a mother who came up with this!
19.01.2022 **CONFUSIONAL AROUSAL** Confusional Arousal is commonly mistaken for nightmares in babies and toddlers despite research showing that nightmares actually don't occur in children before 3 years of age. While they may appear to look & sound the same, Confusional Arousals differ because they only occur during deep sleep unlike nightmares/dreams that occur during light or REM sleep. And the most common cause for this behaviour in our little o...nes is simple - overtiredness. When babies and toddlers are overtired, their need to sleep can be so strong that it sometimes can conflict with the brain's need to shift gear and move into a lighter stage of sleep and sleep cycles. Essentially, they get stuck and that state is confusional arousal. In mild forms this can simply mean baby cries out once or twice then goes off to sleep again but in more extreme cases, they can scream and appear distressed for 20 mins or so. The more overtired, the longer this can go on and the more frequently it can occur. It can be really distressing for parents to see but there are strategies to get you through not only these occurrences but also to help prevent them in the first instance. This family review below from Steph is a nice little reminder of the difference a phone call can make. Well done team! "We have been incredibly grateful of the support given to us from Katie. Our daughter suffered from severe confusional arousal (not that we knew exactly what was happening at the time). Katie responded to our panicked email within hours, offering us support and reassurance. We were never made to feel rushed and Katie was more than happy to work within our comforts and parenting style. I can honestly say that this was the best phone call I made all year. Thanks again for your time, patience and expert advice." See more
19.01.2022 Well this is one way to get the baby to sleep
17.01.2022 Swipe to read I love getting these little updates from families Thanks for sharing Emma xx
16.01.2022 I love stories like this one from the families I visit. This really shows how much can be achieved through one of my phone consultation packages. Well done Alisha and team! "I cannot recommend Katie highly enough. We contacted Katie when our daughter was 20 months old and I was unable to see past the sleepless nights and exhaustion. We used the virtual consultation package (due to COVID) and Katie supported us through every step and was easily contactable w...hen we had questions. We felt Katie listened to our needs and created a program that suited our family life which made it much easier to execute and to remain confident in. Katie was calm and understanding, reassuring whilst being realistic about the work ahead of us. Within a week our daughter was sleeping through the night with little intervention. I questioned for months whether we needed help and now I can only look back and think why did it take me so long! Our daughter is much happier, her behaviour has improved and Mum/Dad are was less grumpy. Thank you Katie for your kindness, understanding, enthusiasm and support."
13.01.2022 Christmas baking hack Tag a fellow baking mumma
13.01.2022 Happy Easter and long weekend vibes from my lot to you and yours!
11.01.2022 **SLEEP HELP. IS IT REALLY NOW OR NEVER?** Contrary to popular belief, there's no magic window of opportunity to change sleep routines. As long as you're coping and things are managable it may benefit you to wait until you have no other option but to change things. In my experience, determined parents in a situation that has become impossible, make the quickest, easiest changes. However, doubtful parents often have unclear aims, will succumb to guilt and tiredness more easil...y and some even end up with a more complicated sleep situation than the one they started with. You won't have a shadow of doubt if and when change is absolutely necessary so please don't feel pressured by that 'now or never' type of advice you may be receiving. However, if you still have a niggling urge to make improvements there are always those snippets of insight that can help ease a difficult sleep situation, if not resolve it completely. Even some reassurance can be hugely empowering when it comes to setting your standards for good sleep. If you're undecided about your situation and feel like exploring your options, why not book in for a chat? That first step is always the hardest but it doesn't need to be. Simply pick a time & book in via the link below https://calendly.com/katiesbabies/casual-phone-conversation
11.01.2022 Yup, sounds about right!
10.01.2022 Friday night funny... proof that it doesn’t matter how big the bed is, they just want to be on you!!
09.01.2022 *BABIES & FOOD* I’m so excited to share this with you. The knowledgeable and oh-so-lovely Emma from Petite Nutrition has just launched an e-book and it’s live now! There’s over 250 pages full of everything parents need to know when it comes to feeding your baby in the first 12 months. ... And to celebrate the launch she’s offering $10 off for a limited time. Just use the code LAUNCH at checkout Emma is a paediatric dietician who works at Monash Children’s Hospital and a mum to gorgeous Chloe. I love following her page on Instagram because she’s so practical & offers such wonderful advice & tips to parents for children of all ages. Petite Nutrition: https://www.petitenutrition.com.au/
07.01.2022 Thank you for sharing your story Fiona Katie has changed our lives for the the better. When we first contacted Katie we had hit rock bottom. Our 7 month old was waking every hour of every night and had been for months. We were all broken. After a consultation via zoom Katie put together a plan of action that we felt comfortable executing. Within two days our son was sleeping through the night and we haven’t looked back! Katie was always available to answer questions and encourage us when we weren’t sure of what we were doing. We’re no longer tired and grumpy and our son is rested and happy again. I highly recommend Katie to anyone with children having sleep issues
04.01.2022 Another Friday night funny... when Nanna comes to babysit. Execution - 2/10 Commitment to the transition - 10/10
03.01.2022 This is so true!
02.01.2022 I had to share this one! How the toddlers of today are calling out for parents in the night . So clever! How long before he asks Alexa to deliver pizza!? Your Morning
02.01.2022 Now this is one I know a LOT of the families I work with can relate to!
01.01.2022 When Dad has had just about enough... @legendofthedad
