What Qualifies a Sleep Consultant?
In a world where sleep issues among children are common yet often under-supported, sleep consultants play an invaluable role in helping families navigate and overcome these challenges. Sleep consulting is not a medical field; rather, it’s rooted in behavioral science and focused on empowering parents and caregivers with the skills
The Transformative Impact of Sleep Consultants on Families’ Lives
In the realm of sleep consulting, the real rewards are not merely financial—they’re about life-changing results. Families come to sleep consultants often feeling exhausted, frazzled, and desperate for a solution to sleep struggles that have taken a toll on every aspect of their lives. When a sleep consultant steps in,
Why I Chose to Franchise and How It Led to Winning New Woman Franchisor of the Year
– By Lucy Shrimpton As I reflect on the past 11 years of working in the world of sleep consulting, it’s been an incredible journey—from starting as a solo consultant to training hundreds of women across the globe. I’ve spent years not only learning the science of sleep but also
Parenting, Sleep and Mental Health
– By Lucy Shrimpton. Sleep & Wellbeing Expert Studies have found that parents of young children, especially those aged 0-5 years, experience a significant reduction in sleep quality. On average, new parents lose about 109 minutes of sleep per night during the first year after their child’s birth. Sleep deprivation
Parenting in the Age of Neuroscience: Why ‘It Did Me No Harm’ Isn’t Enough
The backlash to ‘gentle parenting’ As modern parents, we have access to a wealth of information that previous generations did not. We’ve learned so much more about the human brain, child development, and behavior through neuroscience and psychological research. Studies now give us deeper insights into how parenting methods impact
Celebrating A Milestone: My Finalist Nomination at the NatWest EWiF Awards
Hello everyone, I’ve got some exciting news to share—and while I’m usually rushing on to the next challenge, today I’m pausing for a moment to truly soak in this fantastic achievement. I am incredibly honored to announce that I’ve been named a finalist in the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into
The Sleep Business Conference, November 2023
It was an absolute pleasure to gather together to celebrate women with sleep businesses on Saturday 11th November, 2023. We travelled from all corners of the country to meet at Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5, and, wow, was it worth the journey! They say don’t let teachers gather socially or they’ll
The Ultimate Guide To Age Appropriate Bedtimes
Ensuring our children get the right amount of sleep can sometimes feel like a puzzle with ever-shifting pieces. As they grow, their sleep needs evolve, and what worked last year – or sometimes even last month – might not be suitable today. We all know that sleep is important, and
How to deal with the ‘8 month sleep regression’
The journey of parenthood is filled with many delightful surprises, and understanding your baby’s sleep patterns can be both a joy and a challenge. Just when you feel you’ve become an expert at understanding their sleep patterns, usually right around the 8 month mark, something shifts. Suddenly, bedtime becomes a
Sleep Tips For The Autumn Clock Change
Clock changes. Oh, they’re a pain, aren’t they? They can absolutely wreak havoc on our bodies and on our brains – even that one hour, it has an effect. I’m going to start off today by giving you the first approach that I recommend for handling this clock change so
Baby Nap Extensions
This blog is all about baby nap extensions. If you’re stuck with those 30 minute little cat naps, and you know it’s just not really working for your little one, then this is for you, I’m going to reveal how you can overcome that and extend those naps for quality
How To Get A Child To Sleep More
This blog series we are talking all about over tiredness and today we are going to be looking at solving that problem. If your child is overtired, it is key to be able to spot where the over-tiredness is coming from before you can start looking at ways to fix
