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01/04/2026

Sleep is not just about what happens at night.

It’s shaped across the whole day.

The light your child is exposed to.
The amount of movement they get.
Their diet and nutritional needs.
Opportunities for play, sensory exploration, rest, and connection.

All of these feed into their ability to settle and stay asleep. This is often why tweaking bedtime alone doesn’t change much. When the day starts to support your child’s rhythms, sleep can feel different. Not perfect, but more predictable and easier to work with.

If you’ve been focusing on nights and still feel stuck, it might be worth looking at the bigger picture. If you’d like some support to do that, I’m here for you.

Most parents, including myself, feel like their kids get more screen time than they should. The trouble is screens are v...
27/03/2026

Most parents, including myself, feel like their kids get more screen time than they should. The trouble is screens are very hard to get away from. They are literally designed to keep you watching. So even if you want to reduce your child’s screen time, or your own, it doesn’t happen.

One way to reduce screen time is to replace it with something else. This post includes some ideas of activities to do instead.

Children naturally use screens less when they have:
• access to outdoor play
• open-ended toys
• opportunities for movement
• connection with adults

Sometimes the most effective strategy isn’t saying “no”.
It’s offering something more engaging.

Replacing screen time with these activities is something I’m experimenting with at the moment. I created a checklist and planner to make this easier, if you’d like a copy comment SCREENS and I’ll send it to you.

I’m also writing a guide to support families with their screen time so keep an eye out for that if you’re interested.

21/03/2026

Twice each year the Earth reaches a point in its orbit where day and night are nearly the same length. This moment is called an equinox.

The autumn equinox marks the transition from the brighter months of the year toward the darker months ahead. After this point, the days gradually become shorter and the nights grow longer as we move toward winter.

For children, this can be a beautiful opportunity to notice the world changing around them.

3 simple ways to celebrate the equinox and start slowing down your rhythms include:

1. Nature walk and leaf collecting
2. Lighting a candle at dinner
3. Seasonal baking

I created a free guide with simple autumn equinox traditions and play ideas for families. Comment AUTUMN to get your copy

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