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Sleep in Children Starting School
Sleep in Children Starting School

Sleep difficulties occur in 40% of children starting school. Here’s how to improve sleep and give them the best start to their education.

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Baby Sam: from multiple night wakes to sleeping all night.
Baby Sam: from multiple night wakes to sleeping all night.

Sam needed a lot of help to fall asleep and was waking up to 6 times at night. Find out how we helped Sam sleep through the night.

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Webinar: Toddler Sleep & Settling. On behalf of the Raising Children Network.
Webinar: Toddler Sleep & Settling. On behalf of the Raising Children Network.

Watch now! Dr Fallon Cook presented the 2023 Toddler Sleep and Settling webinar for the Raising Children Network. We’re delighted to give you access to the full recording.

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Webinar: Baby Sleep & Settling 0-6 months. On behalf of the Raising Children Network.
Webinar: Baby Sleep & Settling 0-6 months. On behalf of the Raising Children Network.

Dr Fallon delivered the sleep and settling (0-6 months) webinar for the Raising Children Network and she packed it with all the best bits. Watch it now.

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Winning the Toddler Sleep Wars: Maggie Dent interviews Dr Fallon Cook
Winning the Toddler Sleep Wars: Maggie Dent interviews Dr Fallon Cook

You expected some sleepless nights when your baby was little, but now that baby has strong legs that can stand up and walk. And negotiation skills that would rival any ASIO officer. Things just got real.

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Help your baby fall asleep in their cot (0-5 months)
Help your baby fall asleep in their cot (0-5 months)

How to help your baby (0-5 months) fall asleep in their bassinet or cot.

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LISTEN NOW - 'Babytalk' podcast - baby sleep and wearable technology
LISTEN NOW - 'Babytalk' podcast - baby sleep and wearable technology

Dr Fallon Cook speaks on ABC Babytalk podcast about wearable technologies that track baby sleep.

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International travel with your baby
International travel with your baby

You might be anxious about how your baby or toddler will travel. Here are our tips for managing sleep when changing time zones.

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Sleeping well at child care
Sleeping well at child care

Make sure your child sleeps well at childcare. Our tips for a smooth transition to childcare.

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How to reduce crying at bedtime
How to reduce crying at bedtime

Some settling strategies can make crying worse at bedtime. Learn how to help your baby calm down for sleep, faster.

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When to seek help for sleep problems
When to seek help for sleep problems

Know when it’s time to call in the baby sleep experts. Don’t struggle with poor sleep for longer than you have to.

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Medical causes of baby sleep problems
Medical causes of baby sleep problems

Key signs that a medical problem might be causing your baby’s sleep problems.

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Case study: James' amazing progress
Case study: James' amazing progress

James’ parents told us he had ‘failed’ sleep school twice. Within a week he was sleeping soundly through the night.

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10 tips for settling your newborn baby
10 tips for settling your newborn baby

Our top ten tips to help your newborn baby (0-3 months) fall asleep.

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Dressing your baby for sleep
Dressing your baby for sleep

Babies can wake up if they are too hot or cold. Learn how to dress your baby for sleep so they are comfortable and snug at bedtime.

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Prenatal health may impact baby sleep
Prenatal health may impact baby sleep

We had a paper published recently, with some really interesting findings.

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