Top tips for new parents
Julie Heginbottom
Becoming a new parent can be overwhelming and it is tempting to try and do everything all at once. Here are some tips for your new role: Focus on what is happening right in this moment. Deal with that moment and the rest will follow. Accept help in whatever form […]
Connecting with the children under your care
Julie Heginbottom
When I support parents and carers, I spend a lot of time talking about ‘connection’. How we physically and emotionally connect with our child is so important for well-being and development, not just for our child but us too. During the day, we can reconnect in many ways but at […]
New dates announced for three training sessions
Julie Heginbottom
With the New Year comes the chance to attend more of my online courses! I’m delighted to announce the following sessions and dates: Back to Basics – Foundations of Healthy Sleep for Children – Saturday, 28th January at 4pm GMT. Managing Child Meltdowns from 18 months to 4 years – […]
Working with a Sleep Consultant: what can I expect?
Julie Heginbottom
Asking for help with anything personal is a massive step. It can feel strange opening up to someone you don’t know well when it involves sharing parts of your family life. However, working with someone from outside the family can be helpful in being able to have a non-biased view […]
Keeping children entertained in the car
Julie Heginbottom
I am sure there are many of you who will be travelling in the car over the Christmas holidays. This can be really stressful for both children and adults. Children do not generally enjoy sitting in one place, particularly for long periods of time, and particularly when strapped in a […]
Children’s Illnesses and Sleep
Julie Heginbottom
At this time of year, with lots of bugs going around, it can feel like a neverending stream of colds, coughs and runny noses. Parents often ask me what they should do about their children’s sleep when they are unwell. My 5 Top Tips When we feel unwell, we all […]
Why boredom is important
Julie Heginbottom
Allowing your child to be bored In today’s society, parents are often pressured into keeping their children busy all the time. This could be through attending groups and clubs or being kept busy at home. The words ‘I’m bored!’ often make parents feel uneasy and guilty which leads to that […]
Dealing with Short Naps
Julie Heginbottom
As lovely as it is when your baby or child sleeps for 2 hours straight once or twice a day, this is often not the reality. We can experience a lot of stress (affecting your child as well) trying to force long block naps and, whilst there are actions we […]
How Sling Wearing can enhance Emotional Well-being and Security
Julie Heginbottom
Sling wearing is a great way to develop a strong and positive attachment between you and your baby. After being in the womb for 9 months, feeling, hearing and smelling mum, the birth can interrupt this emotional bond. Sling wearing re-connects the mother and her baby, once again allowing the […]
Sensory Play – 10 things you need to know
Julie Heginbottom
Sensory play is any activity that stimulates at least one of your child’s senses. This could be hearing, sight, touch, smell or taste. It also includes play that involves movement or balance. You might have seen other parents using play dough, cold pasta or making their own sensory box. Sensory experiences […]