Parenting can be really tricky if you and your family aren't getting enough sleep. Read our top tips and find out about our workshops that might help you and your little ones get more rest.
Sleep support for under 1s
It's normal for babies to wake up lots through the night for fresh nappies, milk, cuddles and reassurance. Some babies sleep through earlier than others, but if you have any concerns or want some advice speak to your health visitor on 0191 282 3319 who can offer you one to one support.
You might also want to visit Basis, baby sleep info source to find out more about normal sleep for babies.
ICON; Babies cry, you can cope
Babies have very few ways they can communicate with you, particularly in the first few months, so quite often they will cry. Sometimes, when a baby is crying it can be really stressful for the parent or care giver. The ICON website has lots of information to help you understand why babies cry, patterns of crying depending on their age, and most importantly, how to keep your baby safe if you are starting to feel stressed or overwhelmed. If you are feeling overwhelmed, the best thing to do is put your baby down in a safe place and take a couple of minutes for yourself before going back to your baby when you feel calm. Never, ever shake a baby.
Infant crying is normal
Comforting methods can help
It’s OK to walk away
Never, ever shake a baby
Our Sleep Workshops (Children age 1 to 19)
If sleep is a difficult issue in your house, you might find our workshop helpful.
Sleep issues can include;
- Difficulties getting to sleep at night
- Difficulties following a routine at night
- Waking throughout the night
- Not able to self-settle
- Not feeling ‘tired’
- Difficulties managing behaviour impacting on sleep
- Anxiety
- Medical conditions impacting sleep
- Challenging behaviours
Our workshops are a safe environment to discuss your own personal ‘sleep issues’ with experienced practitioners who don't judge! You'll get tips and advice to support you to make changes in our fun, welcoming and relaxing session. We don't promote leaving your child to cry.
Get in touch with our family partner team 0191 275 9636 to find out when the next session is. If you have any additional requirements or additional needs, let us know and we can make it easy for you to access our group. You can also speak to your health visitor or school nurse on 0191 282 3319 who can offer one to one support where needed.
