Nap Schedules by Age and How to Support Healthy Sleep Development: Expert Guidance for Every Stage

Nap Schedules by Age and How to Support Healthy Sleep Development: Expert Guidance for Every Stage

Kath Garwood
Published on: 11/03/2026

Expert nap schedules by age from a certified Sleep Nanny. Learn what's normal, when transitions happen, and proven strategies to support healthy sleep development.

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Bedtime Battles Aren’t About Sleep (Here’s the Real Cause)

Bedtime Battles Aren’t About Sleep (Here’s the Real Cause)

Kath Garwood
Published on: 03/03/2026

Bedtime battles aren’t “bad behaviour.” Learn the real cause (separation anxiety + control) and 2 daytime connection games that transform nights.

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Sleep Training an Older Child: 3 Common Mistakes (and the Gentle Boundaries That Fix Bedtime Battles)

Sleep Training an Older Child: 3 Common Mistakes (and the Gentle Boundaries That Fix Bedtime Battles)

Kath Garwood
Published on: 02/03/2026

Sleep training an older child is possible, with the right approach. Discover 3 common mistakes parents make with 4–11 year olds and learn a gentle, responsive plan to reduce bedtime battles and night waking.

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