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Hi! I’m Jen, Internationally Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, Registered Nurse for over 13 years and Mother to three beautiful children. I absolutely love supporting families to thrive and develop sleep confidence for themselves and their babies.
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The Power of Sleep in Parent-Child Bonding
For many parents, the thought of getting enough sleep can seem like a far-off dream when you are in the midst of it. But did you know that getting enough sleep for yourself can actually improve the bond between you and your child? Let’s take a look at how sleep and parent-child bonding are related and how you can make sure you’re getting the rest you need to give your family the best bonding experience.
How a growth mindset can better support your baby’s sleep
Belief in your baby and positive thinking about their ability to learn and grow can be so powerful in creating healthy changes. You are your baby’s whole world and if you do not believe or feel positively that they can achieve something, it will be very hard for them to even begin to believe in themselves, accept change or learn what they are truly capable of. Creating a positive and open mindset when approaching change to your baby’s sleep habits can really make a huge difference in supporting them to create the change you are hoping for.
Growth Spurts Affect on Sleep
Have you ever woken up one morning thinking your baby just looked bigger or they felt heavier? Suddenly your baby’s toes are curling over at the end of their onesie or they seem to have less room in their bassinet? This is not just the effects of sleep deprivation playing all sorts of tricks on your mind, this can actually be something you will genuinely notice! Growth spurts in babies typically occur between 1-3 weeks, 6-8 weeks, 3 months, 6 months and 9 months of age. Don’t worry if you are not seeing any signs of a growth spurt, it doesn’t mean to your baby isn’t growing, just that all babies develop at different rates and some babies show no obvious signs of going through one at all!