Snoring in kids is often brushed off as “cute” or “normal” - but did you know it can actually be a hidden red flag for serious health issues? In this episode of Thriving Parenting, we’re joined by paediatric ENT surgeon and sleep expert Dr. David McIntosh to unpack the truth about sleep disordered breathing in children.

We dive into:

• Why snoring is never just harmless noise in kids
• The link between sleep disordered breathing and behaviour, focus, and growth
• How to spot early warning signs parents often miss
• Practical steps to seek help and treatment

If your child snores, mouth breathes, or struggles with restless sleep, this conversation is a must-listen. Learn how early intervention can make a life-changing difference to your child’s wellbeing, development, and future health.

Would like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/

For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 82 Show Notes

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Until next time, Thrivers

If you’ve ever found yourself wide awake at 2 a.m. with a baby who is not crying, not hungry, but instead happily babbling, standing in the cot, or ready to start the day—you’ve met the world of split nights. These long stretches of middle-of-the-night wakefulness can feel confusing and exhausting for parents, especially when your little one seems perfectly content while you’re desperate for sleep. In this bite-size episode of Thriving Parenting, we unpack what’s really going on during split nights, why they happen, and how you can gently guide your baby or toddler back toward more restful, consolidated sleep.

You’ll learn:

• What split nights really are (and how they differ from regular night wakings).
• Why they happen—from developmental leaps to a mismatch between circadian rhythm and sleep pressure.
• Why they’re actually normal
• Practical steps to help—including adjusting naps, bedtime, and wake times, plus keeping things calm and boring at night.
• Real client stories that show how small tweaks can make a big difference.

Split nights might be normal, but they don’t have to derail your family’s sleep. With the right strategies, patience, and consistency, you can support your child back into more restful nights.

Would like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/

For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 81 Show Notes

And I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Come and connect with me on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow.

And click the +Follow button to never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Tuesday!

To find out more about how I can support you, visit my website here.

Until next time, Thrivers

This episode of Thriving Parent-ing dives beneath sleep tactics into the stories we tell ourselves—especially in hard moments. Through a real Sleep Godmother client case, we surface three common beliefs that stall progress, unpack why they feel so true in the moment, and show how nervous-system-first tools help you move from stuck to steady, with changes that actually last.

What you'll learn:

• The 3 sticky stories that keep parents looping at sleep time
• Why crying with a caregiver present is not harmful—and how co-regulation builds safety and resilience
• How your brain’s survival wiring (fight/flight/freeze) makes old patterns feel “safer” than change
• The difference between short-lived stress of change vs ongoing stress of fragmented sleep
• Working within your (and your child’s) challenge zone so change is doable, not overwhelming
• A practical, step-by-step way to pace adjustments and keep momentum

Would like to access tailored 1:1 sleep support but don’t know where to start? Jump on a FREE sleep clarity session with Jen here https://sleepthrivegrow.com/

For more information on this topic, head to the show notes: Episode 80 Show Notes

And I’d love to hear your thoughts on this episode! Come and connect with me on Instagram at @sleep_thrive_grow.

And click the +Follow button to never miss an episode. New episodes are released every Tuesday!

To find out more about how I can support you, visit my website here.

Until next time, Thrivers