After just a week of enforced rest, life has slowed right down for me. I can’t physically do much, so I’ve been observing more , and it’s made me notice just how fast-paced our lives have become. One evening I was watching Unspeakable and there was a man with a typewriter, slowly filling in a form. It pinged something in me: the sheer difference between then and now. What once took hours, maybe days, now happens in seconds thanks to digital systems and AI. We celebrate the co

We’ve freshened up The Sleep Fixer website to make it simpler, quicker, and more accessible – so whether you’re an adult struggling with sleepless nights or a parent trying to support a restless child, help is now just a few clicks away. ✨ What’s new? Easy online booking: You can now book intro calls and 1:1 pay-as-you-go sessions directly through the website. No back-and-forth – just convenient access to expert support when you need it. FREE 7-Day Sleep Reset for Adults: Not

I recently shared my thoughts in The Guardian about the growing number of parents resorting to buying melatonin gummies through unofficial channels. If you missed it, the article is here: Parents turn to black-market melatonin for their children. This isn’t about bad parenting. It’s about desperation. So many families, especially those with neurodivergent children, are left with little support and long NHS wait times. When you’re running on empty and your child hasn’t slept p

When temperatures rise, sleep can take a hit. Hot, stuffy bedrooms, sticky skin, and restless tossing and turning , sound familiar? Whether you're a teenager melting under the covers or an adult waking up in a pool of sweat, the summer heat can make a good night's sleep feel impossible. Here’s why it happens – and what you can do about it. ☀️ Why Is It So Hard to Sleep in the Heat? Savoring the essence of summer, a refreshing slice of watermelon is held up against a bright, c

Is Your Mattress Ruining Your Sleep? Here’s What You Need to Know When it comes to sleep, we often focus on routines, habits, and even hormones—but one of the biggest game changers? Your mattress. It can either be the foundation of deep, healing rest or the silent saboteur that leaves you tossing, turning, and waking up drained. Let’s break it down together, because when it comes to sleep, the surface you rest on matters—a lot. Why Your Mattress Matters More Than You Think A

Embracing Winter: Tips for Better Sleep During the Darkest Season Winter is here, bringing with it the shortest days and longest nights of the year. For many, the colder temperatures and lack of daylight can disrupt energy levels and sleep patterns. However, winter also provides an opportunity to improve your sleep by aligning with the natural rhythm of the season. Here’s how you can make the most of winter to enjoy deeper, more restorative rest. The Role of Light and Darknes

Hello everyone, You may have noticed that I’ve made a bit of a comeback on social media over the last few days. For those of you who haven’t seen it yet, or if this newsletter is your first update from me in a while—thank you for sticking with me! The last six months have been a bit of a rollercoaster with some medical tests and challenges that required my focus. I’ve had to direct my energy into my one-to-one clients, and that was about all I could manage. However, I’m so ha

Introduction: As we usher in 2024, many of us are setting goals to improve our health and well-being. While diet and exercise often top these lists, there's another crucial aspect of health that deserves our attention: sleep. Good sleep is foundational to our physical and mental health, yet it's often overlooked. This year, let's change that by setting New Year's resolutions focused on achieving better, more restorative sleep. Understanding Sleep: Sleep isn't just a passive

🌙✨ A Newsletter for Mindful Parenting ✨🌙 Transforming Bedtime Into A Comforting Experience As loving parents, our goal is to create a peaceful and reassuring bedtime routine for our children. However, the challenge arises when nighttime fears disrupt these tranquil moments. How can we help our little ones overcome these fears and drift into sweet dreams? Strategies for Easing Nighttime Anxieties 🛌 Understanding Their Fears: Listen and empathise with your child’s concerns.

Struggling to Wind Down at Night? You're Not Alone! Ever find yourself wide awake with worries just as you hit the bed? It's a common struggle. After a day filled with constant hustle and bustle, our brains seem to reserve the quiet of night to process everything. But don't worry, there's a way to ease into a peaceful night's sleep! Introducing 'Constructive Worry Time' I often recommend to my clients a simple yet effective practice: 'Constructive Worry Time'. It's a designat

Dear Reader, As the festive jingles start to play and the temperature dips, it's not just the Christmas spirit that's catching. It's also the season when our children are more prone to bringing home more than just their holiday crafts—coughs and colds become unwelcome guests. The sniffles can turn bedtime into a challenge, and as a sleep coach and fellow parent, I understand that struggle all too well. This week, I want to share with you my top tips for maintaining a restful

A significant number of children and adults face sleep issues, with reports showing half of all children and one in every five adults affected. Despite these alarming stats, there's a societal acceptance that sleep troubles are normal. Kerry Davies, a former nurse now turned sleep expert, stresses that just as we prioritise good health, good sleep should be equally important. She believes that with the right education and habits, good sleep can be achieved. Children are espec

We got featured! This article explores the link between sleep and mental health, emphasising how quality sleep can play a vital role in managing stress, anxiety, and depression. While not a treatment or cure, good sleep is crucial for overall mental well-being and can help reduce stress levels and stabilise mood. The article highlights the positive effects of sleep on emotional regulation techniques and cognitive functions, essential for coping with mental health issues. It a

The school holidays are just a week away. Whether you look at the holidays as six weeks of fun or six weeks of hell, it does change family routines including the big one: SLEEP! During the summer holidays, children’s bedtimes often shift to later and as a result, their waking up times may also shift. This can have an impact on family life as parents still need to make work commitments which don’t change. These changes can cause undue stress. The impact of a change to someone

It's always a joy to be featured by the press tackling the growing epidemic that is sleep difficulties. This local feature shows just how much it is affecting our economy. For me, as always it's the great impact that this is having on each person. Sleep deprivation is just such a horrible place to be and I am determined to help as many people as I possibly can. Please do follow my socials for advice and tips that work! Read the article here

So this week has been a big week for The Sleep Fixer and we are feeling so proud. It's not all about the glamorous titles and getting into magazines, the most important thing, as always, is to help people to sleep and sleep well. From a year old right the way through we are determined to make sleep feel easier for all. It really is always nice to be featured though and have that recognition that sleep so rightfully deserves. Click the button to have a read Thank you all for t

We are coming to the end of exam time but if you are struggling with your sleep as a result then let me give you some helpful tips. Sleep impacts every single area of your life and if you aren’t getting enough of it then every part of your life is affected, from learning and concentration to friendships and dealing with stress. Did you know that around 25% of children and young people between the ages of 12 months and 18 years have real sleep problems. 66% of teens say poor

As a mum to two school-aged kids myself, I know exactly how vital a good night’s sleep really is. I’ve been there myself, with a toddler who just wouldn’t sleep. It was so tough and made everything else in our lives so much harder and more stressful than it needed to be. But I don’t need to tell you that, do I? Thankfully, I was offered a Sleep Practitioner course through my employer back in 2011, and with my then two-year-old daughter’s sleep problems, it was a lifeline. T

It is usual that over Christmas the circadian rhythm, known as ‘the body clock’, can stray. The body clock controls the sleep/wake process and is established over time and will await cues/routines to be able to become an automatic process. In holidays it is very common for sleep and wake times to be different, later or in fact earlier. What can you do about it? Well, the best idea is to keep a consistent sleep time based on what time your child is currently falling to sleep.

Simple back to school tips for sleep. Help your child get the A’s they deserve by giving them the Zzz’s The summer holidays have ended and the return to school is back upon us. New school shoes- Check! Stationary- Check! School dinners ordered- Check! You get the gist; the preparation is on, and we are hyper focussed on ensuring our children are ready to head back into the routine of school with ease. However, is it likely that your child is going to be ready for a bedtime an