Entries for August 2014

Many of my little clients will be starting school for the first time this September.  This is an exciting and very emotional time for parents, yes we have all been there! Here is a link to some NHS help and guidance but if you are experiencing behavioral problems, I can help with my telephone advice service.  I have so much experience so even its just a little niggle or a huge worry I'm here to help. I feel so proud of all my little clients and am so happy knowing they will all be sleeping soundly after a busy day at school.

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Alison, I want to say Thank you so much for writing such a wonderful book. I had such a nightmare with my son when he was a baby, my husband and I had sporadic sleep for 7 months until we put your sleep plan into action and it worked it just a week. My daughter is now 10 weeks old and has completed her first week of sleeping 12 hours a night and happily goes for her naps in the day even though she suffered from silent reflux thanks to your advice. It just goes to show that babies and toddlers alike can sleep well, as so too can Mummies and Dad...

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Help us lobby the Government to rethink the NICE guidelines for GPs when diagnosing and treating reflux in babies Please sign the e-petition Responsible department: Department of Health   This petition asks for two things; Firstly, a complete review of the system adopted by GPs, Health Visitors and any other health care professional that come into contact with babies suffering from reflux and/or allergies. Parents feel they are often dismissed by their GP as overreacting or anxious when they raise concerns. It seems GPs are not fu...

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This is a little clip from one of Alisons clients - this a baby number 3 and all of them LOVE Sleepytime.  So cute....

Your baby was kept all snug and cosy while he was in your womb, so it’s no surprise that he’ll enjoy that same feeling once he’s born. That’s why swaddling – a practice that’s been carried out for thousands of years – can be an effective method of helping your baby to sleep.  Its a subject many Mums would like to know more about.  Follow the link to Alison's article in Mother&Baby magazine to read all about the best way to swaddle and some really key guidelines that you can follow.

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A brand new parenting website launching soon.  Setup by a well known journalist and Mum. Alison will be a major contributor so we are looking forward to the launch.  There is always room in the market for a fresh look at the world of Mum, the Mothership! so keep an eye on our blog for the very latest.