by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 9, 2023 | Child, Family, Sleep
Attachment-based sleep strategies are considered protective because they promote healthy sleep habits while also strengthening the attachment relationship between the parent and child. This is why they are my preferred strategies: Promote feelings of security: When...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 9, 2023 | Child, Sleep
Feeling overloaded with all the conflicting information and views about sleep? Are you in “analysis paralysis”? Feeling overwhelmed and unable to find a clear direction? Well, you are not alone! WHY IS THERE SO MUCH CONFLICTING ADVICE? There are a few reasons why...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 9, 2023 | Baby, Child, Sleep
Once upon a time, in a world where sleepless nights plagued families and weary parents struggled to find respite, there lived a compassionate nurse named Amanda. Amanda had always possessed a unique gift—an understanding of the profound importance of sleep and its...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 8, 2023 | Child, Sleep
From a scientific perspective, poor sleep can affect the central nervous system, immune system, respiratory and digestive systems, cardiovascular and endocrine system. We need sleep to maintain good health and general well-being. Poor sleep impairs our memory. It...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 8, 2023 | Baby, Child, Sleep
HIGHLIGHTS OF NEW STUDY Sleeping problems are commonly reported in infancy. Infants’ sleep quality is highly variable during the first two years of life. The changes in sleep quality during development are extensive. Infants with deviant sleep quality might benefit...
by amanda@thrivingfamilies.com.au | Nov 7, 2023 | Baby, Child, Sleep
At Thriving Families, we do not promote controlled crying. We believe that babies and parents need to form solid attachment to each other before any sleep programs can be introduced. We know that parents need to have good support and good mental health to be able to...
