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Everybody hates being tired, but children with neurodiverse conditions – such as #autism or #ADHD – are even more susceptible to the effects of poor sleep, given their emotional reactivity and impulsivity. Here’s how to help.
https://theconversation.com/getting-a-good-nights-rest-is-vital-for-neurodiverse-children-pediatric-sleep-experts-explain-why-222478
#parenting


Roomsharing can be done following safe infant sleep guidelines, which includes:
- Placing the baby to sleep on a firm, flat sleep surface; in their parents’ room for the first 6 months on a separate sleep surface designed for infant sleep, close to the parents’ bed
- Keeping the baby’s sleep space free of soft objects, such as pillows and loose bedding
- Avoiding alcohol, marijuana, opioids, illicit drug use, smoke and nicotine exposure
https://theconversation.com/the-tragedy-of-sudden-unexpected-infant-deaths-and-how-bedsharing-maternal-smoking-and-stomach-sleeping-all-contribute-227288
#parenting #health #SIDS


Going through a phase of encouraging our son to be more self reliant at home.

This morning’s self-prepared breakfast was *drumroll*…

Pineapple on toast.

Me - *Staring in curiosity*
Son - “I made a big mistake”

#parenting


Decided it would be good for my mental health to get back into my diary habit. My 3yo decided he would like to get into my diary habit too.

#parenting #MentalHealth