Wendy’s journal

Thoughts from the early years.

Wendy’s writing on sleep, parenting, childcare and family life.

PARENTING ·

Lifequakes

Parenthood as a life-changing “lifequake”, the pressures parents face, and the value of trusting your instincts and finding support.

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SLEEP ·

A story about sleep cycles

Observations of a young baby moving between sleep cycles, and why pausing before stepping in can sometimes help.

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PARENTING ·

Who thinks parenting is hard work? I certainly do.

A personal reflection on modern parenting, outside pressure, trusting your judgement, and being a “good enough” parent.

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SLEEP ·

Lack of sleep- a growing global epidemic!

A wide-ranging look at sleep loss, its effects, and everyday factors that can support or disrupt sleep.

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CHILDCARE ·

Transitioning to childcare

Practical thoughts on helping babies and young children prepare for the move into childcare.

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SLEEP ·

How can I help?

Wendy explains her individual approach to children’s sleep and how she works with each family’s circumstances.

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SLEEP ·

Sleep Associations

An introduction to sleep associations for adults and children, with ideas for building manageable bedtime cues.

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SLEEP ·

Sleep Deprivation

A brief overview of how sleep deprivation can affect children and why sleep support needs to suit the whole family.

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REFLECTIONS ·

A little gift

A warm reflection on an unexpectedly lovely morning and the small gifts found in everyday encounters.

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ABOUT WENDY ·

My new venture

Wendy introduces the experiences, qualifications and family motivations behind her new sleep consultancy venture.

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