What about me? You say. Sleep deprivation is no laughing matter. In fact, it is classified as a form of torture. So in this episode we look at practical ways to manage that serious, fog-inducing lack of sleep. Dr Delwyn Bartlett from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research talks about the difficulties new parents face. Nutritionist Heidi Sze tal…

There are all kinds of things that can wake your child up at night like nightmares, bed-wetting, and illness. And then there are the more serious kinds of disruptions like night terrors, sleep apnea and other sleep disorders. We hear from Dr Delwyn Bartlett from the Woolcock Institute of Medical Research, and Dr Arthur Teng, paediatrician and sleep…

Most parents at some point will end up co-sleeping with their baby or toddler, and yet we are often told that it's the worst thing we can do. It's not difficult to find a story about co-sleeping that ends in tragedy. But many of us still do it. Some choose it consciously but keep it to themselves. This week on The Promise of Sleep we look at the pr…

Self settling is essentially controlled crying's more evolved sibling. Once upon a time people would say to let a baby "cry it out." Self settling is a process of letting a baby cry a little bit, then responding when it feels right. Little Ali (8 months old) is not sleeping well at night. This episode follows the family's experience with Mothercraf…

Where do you turn when you can't get your baby to sleep? There are mountains of articles and online forums - not to mention advice from friends and family - but there are also professional sleep consultants you can call on. Host Shevonne Hunt talks to Derek McCormack, Acting Executive Director at Raising Children Network; Jo Ryan, founder of Baby B…

We've all been told that when a baby arrives they turn your world upside down, and we've all been warned about how little sleep we will get. But what does the first year of sleep actually feel like with a new baby? Is there a magical time when bub will sleep through the night? What happens before then? Host Shevonne Hunt talks with a number of expe…

The Promise of Sleep is a new Kinderling podcast that aims to get your family sleeping better. We find out about self-settling, co-sleeping, how to choose a sleep consultant, and how parents can deal with sleep deprivation - all with real families, guided by experts. Presenter & EP: Shevonne Hunt, host of Kinderling Conversation and mum of two Prod…