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'Why won't my child just sleep through the night??'
That's a question that every parent has inevitably asked themselves at some point.
Do you find yourself wide awake in the middle of the night, not because you can't sleep, but because your little (or big!) bundle of joy requires your attention? Whether is it a tiny human needing a feed, a toddler who's decided it's a good time to reconnect with you, or an older child who's had a bad dream and needs a bit of reassurance, dealing with night wakes can be tough and leave us feeling exhausted and even resentful.
In this workshop, we will do a deep dive into why children across different ages wake at night and will consider some practical strategies for navigating these long, wakeful nights.
By understanding the biological, developmental, and emotional reasons behind night wakes, we can reframe our perspective - from frustration to empathy. After all, let’s be real - your child isn’t keeping you up at night to inconvenience or manipulate you!
What's covered
In this 1-1.5 hour workshop we will cover the below and more:
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Setting normal age-appropriate expectations from the start
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Understanding what keeps babies and young children up at night - through the ages
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Red flags to consider
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Busting some sleep training myths related to night wakes
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Laying the foundations - sleep hygiene, connection, co-regulation
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Common challenges - false starts, frequent wakes, split nights, early rises, etc. - and strategies for overcoming these
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Q&A