Is sleep the answer to all of life's problems?
I’ve learned that even once your babies grow up you will still wake up in the middle of the night.
I’m sorry to be the bearer of bad news.😟
Anxiety, general restlessness, too hot, too cold, the cat steps on your head, a child wets the bed - a full night of sleep is an amazing gift at best.
So over the years I have developed a list of techniques I turn to in the middle of the night:
Deep Belly Breathing
The Countdown
A Simple Body Scan
I go into more detail in this video - give it a watch! I also talk about how you can adjust each one of these techniques to work for kids aged 2 to 18.
When it comes to babies and toddlers, however — I wrote the book!
It’s called The Middle of the Night Book and will become a go-to-sleep tool to help you and your baby get back to sleep.
Throughout my 20+ year career, as a professional nanny, I have rocked 100's of babies to sleep and I know when you remain calm and confident, your baby stays calm and cries less. This amazing book offers a new option for parents when they are needed by their baby.
I hope that it can act as a bridge between the "cry it out" and "pass out in the crib" methods parents struggle with, and sleep consultants agree.
Kelly Thompson, a certified pediatric sleep consultant adds her praise for The Middle of the Night Book:
"When you have a tool to turn to, you can achieve what we call 'co-regulation' or the lowering both of your levels of stress and anxiety."
The Middle of the Night Book takes you and your child on a journey guided by the moon, using a soothing rhythm and dark, tranquil colors. The moon sends down a moonbeam that guides you through a basic body scan meditation, gently bringing your baby out of "fight or flight" and into their body and the present moment.
The book is in the final stages of production and ready for pre-order! Early bird discounts and signed copies will be available for a limited time — order your copy here today and let's all get some sleep.
