Kath Garwood. The Sleep Nanny Certified Partner

Kath Garwood. The Sleep Nanny Certified Partner I am a qualified sleep consultant using a holistic and responsive approach to sleep training

08/09/2026

Am I a crappy mum or is everyone happy the kids are back at school while also already missing the summer?

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02/09/2026

Comment SLEEP HELP if you're ready to get your child sleep where it needs to be.

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31/08/2026

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School-age children need 9-12 hours of sleep per night.Not optional. Non-negotiable.By school age, your child's sleep di...
13/08/2026

School-age children need 9-12 hours of sleep per night.

Not optional. Non-negotiable.

By school age, your child's sleep directly impacts their ability to learn, focus, regulate emotions, and manage stress. A tired child struggles in the classroom. A well-rested child thrives.

Bedtime isn't punishment. It's the foundation for everything else. Protect those hours like they matter, because they do.

Comment CHART to get my free sleep needs chart for ages 0-6 years.

Toddlers need 11-14 hours of sleep per day.This includes naps. And yes, naps still matter.As your toddler grows, their s...
12/08/2026

Toddlers need 11-14 hours of sleep per day.

This includes naps. And yes, naps still matter.

As your toddler grows, their sleep needs shift but they don't disappear. A well-rested toddler is a cooperative toddler. A tired toddler? That's the meltdowns, the defiance, the endless tantrums.

Naps aren't babysitting. They're essential for emotional regulation, learning, and growth. Protect them fiercely.

Comment CHART to get my free sleep needs chart for ages 0-6 years.

Newborns need 16-17 hours of sleep per day.That's not a luxury. That's development.In the first months of life, sleep is...
11/08/2026

Newborns need 16-17 hours of sleep per day.

That's not a luxury. That's development.

In the first months of life, sleep is where the magic happens. Your baby's brain is building neural pathways, consolidating memories, and growing at an incredible rate. Every hour of sleep matters.

If your newborn seems to sleep constantly, that's exactly what they should be doing. Trust the process. Your job isn't to keep them awake—it's to create the conditions for quality sleep.

Comment CHART to get my free sleep needs chart for ages 0-6 years.

What a sleep consultant’s day really looks like. A laptop, a personalised plan, and one tired parent finally exhaling. 💙...
09/08/2026

What a sleep consultant’s day really looks like.

A laptop, a personalised plan, and one tired parent finally exhaling. 💙

This is the part people do not always see. The training, the detail, the gentle support that helps families feel confident again.

If you want expert sleep help without cry-it-out, comment SLEEP HELP and I’ll send details.

Slow down. Rush creates stress.One of the biggest bedtime stressors? The pressure to get through the routine quickly.Whe...
08/08/2026

Slow down. Rush creates stress.

One of the biggest bedtime stressors? The pressure to get through the routine quickly.

When you're rushing—checking the clock, hurrying through stories, pushing toward lights out—your child feels that urgency. Their nervous system picks up on it. And a stressed nervous system doesn't sleep well.

Bedtime isn't something to rush through. It's something to move through intentionally and slowly.

This doesn't mean bedtime takes two hours. It means approaching the time with presence rather than pressure. It means letting go of the clock and tuning into your child.

When you slow down, everything changes. Your child relaxes. You relax. Sleep becomes easier.

Try this: Set a bedtime window instead of a hard deadline. Aim for 7:30-8pm rather than exactly 7:45pm. This takes the pressure off and allows for a more natural, unhurried routine.

Comment QUIZ to get your free sleep plan in 3 minutes!

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