10 Ways to Stop Toddler Bedtime Battles
Toddler Tantrums and Bedtime Battles (and how to take back control) “I hate to admit it, but our evenings have become a battleground…” By the time this mum gets home, everything feels rushed - dinner, bath, pyjamas, teeth. Bedtime becomes a scramble. Promises get made...
When Children Become Ornaments: Raising Fragile Kids
Many parents are trying harder than ever to do the right thing and still they feel stuck. This article explores how overprotection, despite good intentions, can quietly undermine children’s resilience and leave parents feeling constantly ‘on’.
Toilet Training Tips
Top Toilet Training Tips: Why Kids Master Wees First and What To Do About Poos... Specific toilet training tips can really help with progression through this developmental milestone. If your toddler has cracked the code for ‘wee’ but refuses to 'poo' in the toilet or...
Does Sleep Training Harm Attachment?
The Importance of Your Relationship Does sleep training harm attachment? If you’ve ever hesitated to make changes to your baby’s sleep because you’re afraid they’ll feel abandoned, you’re not alone. This concern comes up often, especially in online parenting groups...
Why ‘Biologically Normal’ Baby and Toddler Sleep is Not Healthy Sleep
Tired of being told to accept sleepless nights as your normal? Ever felt guilty or that you are a bad parent for wanting a full night’s sleep? Here’s the truth: waking multiple times a night might be biologically normal for your child but this does not mean it’s...
How to transition your toddler from crib to bed
How to transition your toddler from crib to bed: Do’s, don’ts & practical tips! Moving your toddler from their crib (cot) to a “big kid bed” is a milestone — and like all milestones, it can be smooth… or it can turn into a nightly game of musical beds. When...
How to Stick to Your Sleep Routine and Stay Sane While on Holidays
YES, believe it or not, it is actually possible to stay sane and keep sleep relatively normal while on holidays. The holiday season is full of joy, excitement and cherished moments but it can also disrupt routines—especially for little ones who thrive on...
What to Do When Your Child is Struggling.
Dear Fellow Parents, I just wanted to write to let you know that it’s completely normal to feel guilty and uncomfortable, when your children are crying. It’s the hardest thing on earth to see your children upset and it can be really stressful for you, too. I...
The Secret to Self-Settling
Has anyone ever told you that your baby is incapable of self-settling or self-soothing? This simply isn’t true. First of all, self-settling and self-soothing often get confused as one and the same but they are slightly different things. Having said that, they are...
How to Tell if Baby is too Cold at Night.
Signs your baby might be too cold at night ... (and how to set up a cosy and safe sleep environment). As a parent, ensuring your baby is comfortable and safe while they sleep is a top priority. One common concern for parents is whether their baby might be too...
How to manage bedtime with calm and ease
Whether you have one child or four, bedtime can be hard, that’s for sure. Everyone is usually exhausted at the end of a long day and despite best intentions, you might find yourself being snappy or feeling like you’re not in control. You don’t want to feel this way...
How to make (hard) parenting decisions
Why is it so hard to make a decision? When it comes to all things parenting, parents can feel pressured one way or another from advice they get from well-meaning friends, family and especially from what they read online. In our current age of information and social...
How to establish bedtime boundaries for toddlers.
It’s important to have strong bedtime boundaries. This will help establish healthy sleep habits and ensure your toddler gets enough sleep. Here are ten practical strategies to help you establish and enforce bedtime boundaries with ease. Note: this article refers to...
MEET TORI
Tori is an internationally recognised and Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant and Parent Educator, based in Toowoomba, QLD. She is a registered teacher with a Masters Degree in Education. Tori is a mother of three herself and she also has three grandchildren.