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The 4 month sleep regression and 3 tips to get you through
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Taking Care of You
Sleep deprivation is a common struggle for new parents, and its impact goes beyond just feeling tired. In fact, sleep deprivation can significantly contribute to the development or exacerbation of postpartum depression and anxiety - both are common mood disorders that can occur after giving birth.
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Why setting boundaries for your toddler is a GOOD thing!
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Sleep Week 2023 - Opinion Piece
Unpopular opinion ahead… I stand against sleep martyrdom. Sleep is a biological necessity, not a luxury. So the next time you read that challenging sleep is normal, will pass, and is a rite of passage to parenting, I encourage you to think past this and prioritise sleep. You don’t have to be a sleep martyr!
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Ooly Review - Personally tested by our 3 year old!
Toddlers and preschoolers have absolutely no concept of time, often not even grasping numbers, so a traditional alarm style clock is well above their level of understanding. For this reason, a colour based system works incredibly well - this is where a sleep training clock comes in.