I was thinking about what I would tell my younger self. The version of me who had a newborn, or a six-month-old, or a toddler who had decided that 4:30am was a completely acceptable time to begin the day 🫩

And I realised that the things I’d actually want to tell her aren’t the research findings. They’re the softer things. The permission slips. The things nobody really says out loud. So that’s what this episode is. Three things I genuinely believe can help all parents, and I hope at least one of them lands for you. Plus I answer your questions ☺️ Let’s get into it.

- Dr Fallon ❤️

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If you settle your baby or toddler at bedtime, only for them to wake up less than 2 hours later, then you’re familiar with ‘false starts.’ False starts happen when babies or toddlers don’t begin their nights with a long stretch of deep sleep – they may have this deep sleep later in the night, or not at all.

In episode 118, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs & Sleep Practitioners) unpack why false starts happen, and how you can fix them.

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If 5am wake-ups are a regular occurrence in your house, you are not alone, and more importantly, you are not stuck. Early rising is one of the most common sleep complaints we hear from parents, and one of the most misunderstood. Many parents assume their little one is just wired that way, but in most cases there's a clear reason it's happening, and a fix.

In this episode, Dr Fallon and Dr Laura (PhDs & Sleep Practitioners) walk you through the most common causes of early waking, the mistakes that can accidentally lock in that 5am start, and the practical steps you can take to shift things in the right direction.

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Waking your child from a nap might feel counterintuitive - especially if you were up half the night with them! But sometimes a long day nap only increases the chances of another tricky night - at some point, we have to put the brakes on this cycle.

In this episode of Brand New Little People, Dr Fallon (PhD, Sleep Practitioner) explains when and why your baby or toddler should be woken from their naps.

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You know the feeling: your baby is finally asleep, but your brain is just getting started 😓 In this episode, Dr. Fallon Cook & Dr. Laura Conway (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive into something that keeps so many parents awake long after bedtime - the mental load of sleep. We’re talking about the 2am maths equations, the endless planning, and the invisible second shift that runs on a loop in your head. Join us as we name it, unpack why it hits so hard, and share practical strategies for sharing the load so you can actually rest when your little one does.

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If you’ve ever heard the phrase, 'Sleep begets sleep' and wanted to throw a book across the room, this episode is for you! Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) tackle one of parenting's most exhausting curveballs: the low sleep needs baby or toddler. Let’s ditch the guilt, drop the pressure to 'fix' them, and dive into real-world strategies to help you, and your low sleep needs child, thrive!

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Inside the womb, your baby’s world is a constant hum of blood flow, digestion, and a heartbeat that thumps like a drum. It’s no wonder most babies find white noise soothing – it sounds like home! From calming a crying infant to blocking out the doorbell during nap time, white noise is a simple tool can be a game-changer for the whole family.

In this episode, Dr Fallon (PhD, Sleep Practitioner) breaks down exactly how to use white noise to support your little one’s sleep, without the common mistakes.

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Everyone says that a good bedtime routine is super important for children. But has anyone ever told you why? Or how to set up a great bedtime routine for your little one? In this episode, Dr Fallon & Dr Laura (PhDs, Sleep Practitioners) dive right in, so you can learn what’s happening in your child’s brain when you begin their bedtime routine, how to set up a great bedtime routine for your baby, toddler, or older child, and what to do if bedtime, feels more like heading in to battle, than the relaxing wind down you hoped it would be.

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