Paediatric Sleep and Parenting Podcast with Rachael Wilson

WOW! This episode was something else, so powerful and full of knowledge I really wish I had know 9 years ago when I had my first baby. Let's be clear now, I knew nothing about functional medicine or what it really meant however after talking with Montse from Mana Intergrative Health I was bowled over by the intricacies of it and how it REALLY can help us fatigued, exhausted a

The bedtime routine is often something parents look forward to because hey, it’s the end of the day and they know once baby is on bed it’s time for Netflix or sleep yourself… or perhaps you just dread it…because the bedtime battles start and they can go on for ages… In today’s podcast I am going to talk you through what bedtime routine ideally should look like for your

Throughout my career, I've had the privilege of assisting numerous families in achieving peaceful and restful sleep routines within their homes. It's been evident that many mothers and some fathers – but let's be honest here, primarily mothers - have harboured apprehensions about embarking sleep training programs. The thought of potential tears and the idea of adjus

💥 3 ways to stop night feeds!There comes a point in parenthood that you start to wonder “is my baby ready to drop night feeds and if so how do I do it”. You may be a sleep wreaked parent reading this, broken from waking up to 10 times a night and finding yourself feeding baby back to sleep because it is the only way your baby will go back to sleep, you may be that parent w

As new parents, the journey from birth to 16 weeks can pass super quickly but for some it can go slowly, be really hard and exhausting. It is filled with joy, many questions every day and night and, of course that goes with a few sleepless nights to boot! Sleep is a crucial aspect of your baby's development and as I explain in my Newborn Workshops, it is all about supporting t

As parents, we all strive to ensure our little ones get the essential sleep they need for optimal growth and development and of course to feel rested the following day so they are alert and no meltdown by 9am..! While techniques like sleep training, establishing nap schedules, and bedtime routines are often discussed and implemented, the influence of nutrition on a baby's slee

You asked so you got! Join me on this weeks bonus podcast on what really is 'Cry It Out" and is it right for your child? This podcast dives deep into the heart of parenting's timeless debate. I explore the world of 'Cry It Out' – decoding its myths, unveiling its benefits, and navigating the emotional terrain of this controversial sleep-training method. Tu

Regardless of whether you have plans to travel this Christmas or not, I know that it's an incredibly thrilling time of year, especially for the children. After all, Christmas tends to revolve around them the most. However, amidst all the excitement, it's essential to consider the impact on their sleep. Excited toddlers may want to stay up later, hoping to catch a glimpse of

Becoming a parent, whether for the first or fifth time, is a challenging but wonderful experience filled with anticipation and, for some, anxiety. It signifies a major life change, particularly in terms of sleep, which will likely be disrupted for a while to come yet... The common phrase "slept like a baby" doesn't accurately describe how newborns sleep, as they can b

So you have dreams that your children will share a bedroom one day and they will have happy memories of chatting to each other in the middle of the night and giggles at bedtimes, maybe even share a bed and fall asleep hugging each other…but then reality comes and you just wonder if it is the right thing to do and then when is the right time to do it. You may have no choice and y