Author: Julie Heginbottom
Tantrums
Julie Heginbottom
Tantrums are a normal part of your child’s development and although they can be wearing and frustrating to have to deal with, with a consistent approach and appropriate support they will get fewer and less frequent as your child learns how to cope with their feelings and their environment. Tantrums […]
Fear of the dark
Julie Heginbottom
Why are some children afraid of the dark and not others? Children with vivid imaginations or children who are emotionally very sensitive can often resist going to sleep due to being scared of something .There are also developmental reasons: 2-3 years of age – Children are starting to engage in […]
Tips for fussy eaters
Julie Heginbottom
Fussy eating is very common in toddlers (1-3 year olds). The main reason is because it is boring to them. They want to be off exploring the world, not sitting down! Keep calm and try not to get overly anxious. Adults often think their child needs to eat more than […]
Sleep disorders
Julie Heginbottom
How can I tell if my child has sleep problems? To help assess whether babies and children have a sleep issue I will generally use a list of questions to identify what the issues are so we can be focused when moving forward. If you answer ‘yes’ to more than […]
Night Terrors
Julie Heginbottom
What are Night Terrors? Night disorders occur due to the changes of sleep stages. Each stage causes the brain to react in a certain way. We have REM and non-REM. REM stands for Rapid Eye Movement. It is during the Rapid Eye Movement period that dreaming occurs. However, unlike Nightmares, […]