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16.02.2022 The Do’s & Don’ts of party season for little people For all the tips and tricks check out the latest blog (link in bio) www.nurturedslumber.com.au... #partyrecovery #babyandtoddler #sleepconsultant #sleeptraining #holidayseason

03.02.2022 Yep! It’s happening! BLACK FRIDAY SALE ... Limited spots available so get in QUICK If you’ve been waiting for the right timeIT’S NOW! Use code: BLACKFRIDAY (real original I know ) to snag your discount. P.S if you’re not ready to start with your sleep support now that’s ok! You can book into next year! #blackfriday #sleepconsultant #saleblackfriday #supportingparents #babyandtoddler

24.01.2022 No need to read the book

24.01.2022 Why Cry it out (CIO) doesn’t work. Over and over again I see on intake forms we’ve done CIO- didn’t help it’s always a red flag for just how tired the parents are that they have chosen some form of crying as a way to help their baby/child get some sleep, and I’m here to tell you simply using CIO is not going to help your children sleep. Sleep support involves all aspects that contribute to sleep i.e. diet and/or feeding, sleep environment, timings, wind down (just to name a... few), there is no point subjecting you (because no parent likes to hear their bubba cry) and your child to a CIO method if the root issues for failure to sleep aren’t first or simultaneously addressed too. Generally, by the time parents are contacting me they have been dealing with sleep deprivation (as a family) for weeks, months and even years in many cases, and it's a relief when I point out an actual reason that their child isn’t sleeping. It’s important to note that your child wants to sleep, they require it for their survival and they are likely just as frustrated as you are that they can’t achieve good quality Sleep See more

16.01.2022 Surprise Sale 10% off all packages purchased before end of the day on Sunday 9th May (Mother’s Day 2021). This is a great gift idea for a new mama, a soon to be mama to be (great baby shower gift), or for a mama who’s little person has been struggling with sleep for a while.... If you’ve been waiting for the right time to invest in sleep for your little one, this is it! Mama’s let’s get you some sleep DM for further detail #sleephelp #sleepconsultant #sale #mothersday2021 #surprisesale #yougotthismama #sleepcoach #babywhisperer #postiveparenting #supportfamilies #10off #tiredmama #sendhelpplease #families #sleepislife #mothersdaygiftideas

16.01.2022 ‘It's only a problem, if it's a problem for you’ This is always my response to people when they say something like there’s nothing wrong with feeding, rocking, holding babies to sleep They aren’t wrong there is nothing wrong with these things, unlessthey don’t work or stop working for you and your family! There are a range of reason why these solutions to sleep may not suit you and your family now or long term, and it's okay to support your child to sleep w...ithout your assistance in those ways (feeding/rocking/holding etc). There is a misconception out there that ‘sleep training’ (such a terrible term) means that parents, and mothers in particular shouldn’t be responsive to their babies/child’s needs - that we should actively ignore what our children need so they will eventually sleep - on the contrary, you need to work really hard at being in tune with your child’s needs. Working on sleep with your little person is about learning to pick up on the subtilties of your child and their needs. Often this is all it takes to support your child’s sleep because the BIG thing that we forget, is that children want to sleepactually scratch thatthey NEED to sleep If what you’re doing now isn’t working for you and your family for whatever reason, then it's ok to reach out for help

15.01.2022 The micro gifting app that I’m kinda obsessed with

14.01.2022 Every single time

13.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/reel/COKVA8ABJuT/

13.01.2022 I love this story from Katharine Hepburn’s childhood, it covered me in goosebumps and while different reminds me of our #itsinthebag Christmas appeal. From the... words of Katharine Hepburn Once when I was a teenager, my father and I were standing in line to buy tickets for the circus. Finally, there was only one other family between us and the ticket counter. This family made a big impression on me. There were eight children, all probably under the age of 12. The way they were dressed, you could tell they didn't have a lot of money, but their clothes were neat and clean. The children were well-behaved, all of them standing in line, two-by-two behind their parents, holding hands. They were excitedly jabbering about the clowns, animals, and all the acts they would be seeing that night. By their excitement you could sense they had never been to the circus before. It would be a highlight of their lives. The father and mother were at the head of the pack standing proud as could be. The mother was holding her husband's hand, looking up at him as if to say, "You're my knight in shining armor." He was smiling and enjoying seeing his family happy. The ticket lady asked the man how many tickets he wanted? He proudly responded, "I'd like to buy eight children's tickets and two adult tickets, so I can take my family to the circus." The ticket lady stated the price. The man's wife let go of his hand, her head dropped, the man's lip began to quiver. Then he leaned a little closer and asked, "How much did you say?" The ticket lady again stated the price. The man didn't have enough money. How was he supposed to turn and tell his eight kids that he didn't have enough money to take them to the circus? Seeing what was going on, my dad reached into his pocket, pulled out a $20 bill, and then dropped it on the ground. (We were not wealthy in any sense of the word!) My father bent down, picked up the $20 bill, tapped the man on the shoulder and said, "Excuse me, sir, this fell out of your pocket." The man understood what was going on. He wasn't begging for a handout but certainly appreciated the help in a desperate, heartbreaking and embarrassing situation. He looked straight into my dad's eyes, took my dad's hand in both of his, squeezed tightly onto the $20 bill, and with his lip quivering and a tear streaming down his cheek, he replied; "Thank you, thank you, sir. This really means a lot to me and my family." My father and I went back to our car and drove home. The $20 that my dad gave away is what we were going to buy our own tickets with. Although we didn't get to see the circus that night, we both felt a joy inside us that was far greater than seeing the circus could ever provide. That day I learnt the value to Give. The Giver is bigger than the Receiver. If you want to be large, larger than life, learn to Give. Love has nothing to do with what you are expecting to get - only with what you are expecting to give - which is everything. The importance of giving, blessing others can never be over emphasized because there's always joy in giving. Learn to make someone happy by acts of giving. ~ Katharine Hepburn www.share theDignity.org.au

12.01.2022 https://www.instagram.com/p/COM8tGKBZhI/?igshid=p7mlsghp15ri

10.01.2022 A few weeks ago I had an overwhelming response to my question regarding support after birth, thank you to all of you who shared your stories. I really appreciate how difficult it can be to talk about the early weeks of having a newborn, with an almost PTSD like feeling when you open up that can of worms. So many stories had me in tears, mad and frustrated that so many are unsupported after childbirth. The thing that blows my mind, is that the support that so many of us crave...d after birth wasn’t really outrageous, no crazy requests for a live-in nanny or anything, just basic things like: -Additional checks at home for mum and bub (especially for c-section mama’s who can’t drive to appointments duh). -Someone to hold their baby so they could have a shower -Sleep support. -Help entertaining additional children or a hand to tidy up around the house The two main requests though: Emotional/mental support. Lactation support. Really? Why are we not supporting mother with these two very basic yet fundamental factors of caring for a new baby?!!? Why are we only dealing with this shit once they become ‘problems’?!? Blah blah‘ It takes a village’ blah fucking oath it does! But who actually has a village nowadays? It's a lovely notion but it’s simply doesn’t work in the world we live in, especially at the moment- people don’t have family nearby, grandparents are working later into life unable to help out, friends and family live on the other side of the country, sometimes even in other countries. Mothers are drowning in a haze of wounded nipples, sleep deprivation and an overwhelming sense of what the actual fuck have I done!??! I don’t know what the answer is, but I know the current system isn’t working. Whats the answer?

10.01.2022 Anyone else? I am the worst for this! I reply in my head, or even start a message and forget to finish it or send or, think I've sent the message and then wonder why someone hasn't replied...

08.01.2022 I love my babes... especially when they are sleeping

04.01.2022 It seems wrong to choose

03.01.2022 It’s all fun and games until mum and dad are hungover right So the kiddos have been up waaay past bedtime now what do you do? make sure they eat sufficient food (if age appropriate) before you leave the party change nappy and clothing- Pyjamas on.... do a little top up feed if needed before you leave (this will depend on bubs age). Keep their journey from car to bed dimly lit. have room ready to go e.g. white noise, sleeping bag or swaddle ready to go. stick to regular wake time!! know that your bub is going to struggle the next day- you might be hungover, but if they’ve been awake 3 hours past bedtime they aren’t going to be feeling great either, so keep expectations low at this point it’s survival mode for everyone. Pop them down early for naps and bedtime if needed, but wake at the regular times- letting them sleep later then pushes the whole day out meaning LATER BEDTIME!!! Have fun and remember that our little people are greatly affected by sleep deprivation too, so go easy on them and yourself HAPPY NEW YEARS!