Helping parents understand the ‘why’ behind their child’s behaviour, so they can respond with curiosity, confidence and a deeper trust in themselves and their relationship with their child.
At Restful Beginnings, I support parents to build strong, secure relationships with their children through compassionate, evidence-informed care. I believe that when parents feel understood, supported, and confident, families are better equipped to navigate the challenges of parenting and thrive together, including achieving more settled sleep.
Restful Beginnings offers specialised parenting and infant sleep support grounded in attachment theory, infant mental health, and child development. As a qualified health professional, registered counsellor, and Infant Mental Health Practitioner, I bring a unique combination of clinical expertise and practical, relationship-based guidance. I am also a certified facilitator of the internationally recognised Circle of Security Parenting™ and Tuning in to Kids® programs, helping parents better understand their child’s emotional needs, strengthen connection and foster lifelong emotional wellbeing.
Our tailored, responsive approach to sleep recognises that sleep is closely linked to every individual child’s development and temperament. Rather than using one-size-fits-all methods, we work collaboratively with families to develop realistic, responsive strategies that support both healthy sleep and the entire family’s wellbeing.
We provide a warm, non-judgemental space where families feel safe, heard, and empowered. Whether you’re preparing for parenthood, navigating sleep challenges, or seeking support with your child’s emotional or behavioural development, Restful Beginnings is here to help your family find more rest, confidence and connection.
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The Women’s and Reproductive Mental Health Collective—WARM for short— is a psychiatrist-led collective, providing mental health care across the lifespan, for people of all genders. We're here for anyone whose emotional world feels disrupted by the ebb and flow of life.
Emergcare understand that the birth of a baby marks the beginning of a parent’s journey. Their approach to first aid education goes beyond just teaching life-saving skills — it’s about supporting families during their transition to parenthood and helping them build their village of support.
We have cherry picked the most useful resources for your fourth trimester so that you don't have to waste precious hours searching.
Article - Elise Clement (Psychotherapy & Coaching)
Managing emotions as a new mother can be tough. This post shares simple tips to help you process feelings, set boundaries, and support your well-being. Early motherhood is an emotional rollercoaster. This post shares practical tips to help you process feelings and nurture your well-being.
Article - Louise Barton + Elisha Wildblood (Not Another Onesie)
In many households, the mental and emotional work of managing a family, often called the invisible load, falls disproportionately on mothers. It's not just about doing tasks; it's about carrying the mental checklist: remembering appointments, organising activities, planning meals, and anticipating everyone's needs. Over time, this invisible mental load can lead to resentment, overwhelm, and burnout.
Article - Elisha Wildblood and Louise Barton (Not Another Onesie)
Becoming a new mother is a beautiful and life-changing experience, but it can also be very challenging.
Article - Louise Barton + Elisha Wildblood (Not Another Onesie)
The truth is, most mums aren’t told how to prepare for the fourth trimester, the raw, tender, and transformative time after birth. You might feel sore, sleep-deprived, disconnected, or emotionally all over the place. And that’s completely normal. But it doesn’t mean you have to go through it alone. This blog is your gentle starting point, a guide to the kinds of support you may need (and deserve) after baby arrives.
Article - Ilana Lawrence (The Sick Sense)
Becoming a parent comes with joy, wonder and a lot of worry. From fevers to falls, choking hazards to unexpected rashes, every parent has those moments of panic: Is this serious? Should I call for help? That’s where baby and child first aid training can be life-changing. We sat down with Ilana Lawrence, the founder of The Sick Sense, paediatric nurse and infant first aid trainer, to talk about why first aid education matters, what parents will learn, and how these skills can empower families to act with confidence.
