Sleep Regressions - What, When, Why and How to move through them

Today's episode is all about sleep regressions - I talk What, When, Why and How to move through them.

Developmental milestones are an exciting and sometimes overwhelming time for both you and your child. In the first three years of a child’s life they will go through some of the biggest changes physically, cognitively and emotionally in their whole lives.

This is a critically influential time and the most important time in a child’s life for building positive and secure relationships with their primary caregivers.

Because of the rapid rate of growth and development a child experiences, they often go through times where parts of their daily routine become more difficult, particularly their sleep. These periods of time are often referred to as ‘Sleep Regressions’ because some of your child’s behaviours may seem to take a step backwards. 
 However ‘Progression’ is a more accurate way of looking at it because these times are commonly linked with your child progressing through learning a new skill. 

Sleep plays such an important part in supporting your child’s development, it’s important to find the balance between creating and sticking to healthy sleep habits during these times, whilst also ensuring you meet all your child’s developmental and emotional needs.

If you want to learn more about helping your little one learn to sleep through the night and how to establish healthy sleep foundations please head to www.halcyonsleep.uk or check out @halcyonsleep on Instagram for more information!

Plus for a limited time you can enrol in the Halcyon Sleep School course - 'All About Naps' absolutely FREE! Just head to www.halcyonsleep.uk, sign up to the mailing list and then enrol and access your course on your computer or smart device!

Disclaimer: This podcast includes advice and information relating to the care of infants. It is not intended as a substitute for medical advice and should only be used to supplement rather than replace advice given by your child's pediatrician. Always turn to your child's medical provider with any of your questions or concerns.