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Evidence-based reading for parents who want clarity — not just advice.
The Science of Sleep Coaching
A growing body of evidence shows that structured sleep guidance helps families move from survival mode to restorative rest.
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Why Feeding Schedules Matter in the First 60 Days
Establishing a consistent feeding rhythm lays the foundation for healthy sleep patterns and confident parenting.
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Gentle Discipline: Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
Positive discipline is not about permissiveness — it's about guiding your child with consistent, loving boundaries.
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Understanding Your Newborn's Wake Windows
Wake windows are the secret weapon of well-rested families. Learn how to read your baby's cues.
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Why Learning Alongside Other Parents Changes Everything
Shared experience is one of the most powerful tools in parenting. Here's what 500+ families taught us.
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Sleep Regressions: What They Are and How to Survive Them
At 4, 8, and 12 months your baby's brain is growing fast — and sleep often suffers.
Read article →The Science of Sleep Coaching
By the 1st60DAYS Team
For countless parents, the phrase "sleep like a baby" feels more like a cruel joke than a reality. The nightly struggles, the frequent wakings, and the bleary-eyed mornings impact the entire family's well-being. But a growing body of evidence suggests that parents don't have to navigate these challenges alone.
While clinical interventions for sleep disorders are well-established, many families' struggles fall into a grey area. Their child's sleep issues might not meet the criteria for a formal diagnosis, though they are disruptive enough to cause significant stress. This is where sleep coaching is proving to be a game-changer.
What Does the Research Say?
A significant study on a structured sleep coaching program tracked over 500 adults and found impressive results. Participants reduced the time it took to fall asleep by an average of 11 minutes and cut down the time spent awake during the night by 28 minutes. Overall, total sleep time increased by about 44 minutes.
While this study focused on adults, the principles of sleep science — including stimulus control and sleep hygiene — are universal. Applying these frameworks to infant and toddler sleep, as we do in the 1st60DAYS course, consistently produces meaningful results for families.
Why Consistency Is Everything
The most important insight from decades of sleep research is simple: consistency matters more than the specific technique. Whether you follow a feed–wake–sleep cycle or a parent-led routine, what works is doing it reliably. Babies and toddlers thrive on predictability.
The implications for children are profound. Poor sleep in childhood has deep links to cognitive and behavioural outcomes. By addressing sleep problems early with experienced guidance, parents are making a valuable investment in their child's development.
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Book Your Free Discovery CallWhy Feeding Schedules Matter in the First 60 Days
By the 1st60DAYS Team
The first 60 days of your baby's life are a critical window. During this period, a consistent feeding rhythm does more than nourish — it signals safety to your newborn's nervous system.
On-Demand vs. Scheduled Feeding
Most developmental paediatricians recommend a responsive approach in the very early weeks, while gently moving toward a predictable rhythm as your baby grows. The key is reading your baby's hunger cues while avoiding feeding as a primary soothing strategy.
In the 1st60DAYS course, we teach parents to understand their baby's hunger signals, establish a sustainable feeding-wake-sleep cycle, and gradually stretch feed intervals in a safe, baby-led way.
Breastfeeding and the Supply-Demand Relationship
One of the most common anxieties among new mothers is whether they are producing enough milk. Understanding the supply-demand relationship helps parents make informed decisions. Our approach teaches flexibility within structure.
By the end of the 1st60DAYS course, most parents feel confident reading their baby's cues, managing feeds across the day and night, and beginning to see the shape of a predictable routine.
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See the Full CurriculumGentle Discipline: Setting Boundaries Without Guilt
By the 1st60DAYS Team
Discipline is one of the most misunderstood words in parenting. For many, it carries connotations of punishment. In reality, discipline at its root means "to teach" — and that is exactly what the toddler years demand.
The Principle of Why
Before you correct a behaviour, ask yourself: does my child understand why this behaviour is expected? Toddlers are literal thinkers — they need clear, consistent explanations tied to values your family holds.
Encouragement Before Correction
Research in developmental psychology consistently shows that positive reinforcement is a more powerful shaper of behaviour than punishment. This does not mean ignoring misbehaviour — it means catching your child being good, naming it specifically, and building the relationship.
When correction is needed, the ToddlerYEARS framework teaches parents to use instruction first, followed by boundary, followed by consequence — in that order.
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