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Sleeping baby safely and enjoying nights as best you can: Dr Pamela Douglas in conversation with Durham University Professor Helen Ball

Thu, 12th August 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas and Professor of Anthropology Helen Ball

This is a transcript of a conversation between Dr Pam Douglas and Director of the Durham Infancy & Sleep Centre, Professor Helen Ball, all about safe baby sleep.

Hey, baby! Are you upset because you're overstimulated?

Fri, 2nd July 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

In this article, Dr Pam analyses the overstimulated infant hypothesis, shares an overview of the evidence base, as well as a selection of scripts for parents relating to NDC.

Hey, baby! How can we reset your circadian clock?

Fri, 4th June 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

If a baby’s circadian clock is not well aligned with her parents', it might be time to work with the family to create a sleep management plan together.

Possums approach to infant or baby sleep

Hey, baby! Why are you awake so much of the night?

Fri, 14th May 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

This blog details the basic steps of the evidence-based Neuroprotective Developmental Care approach (or Possums approach) to infant sleep.

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Babies and Sleep: A Matter of Choice

Mon, 12th April 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

Could it be that parents are receiving advice about their babies’ sleep which worsens sleep distress for the whole family? Dr Pam Douglas reviews the evidence.

How can I get my baby to sleep?

Thu, 1st April 2021

Jennifer Leake and Dr Pamela Douglas

In this chat with ABC Radio National, Dr Pam Douglas discusses how best to remove the obstacles to baby sleep and mums share how they've found the Possums approach.

Hey, baby! Why can’t I put you down for daytime naps?

Mon, 15th March 2021

Dr Pamela Douglas

Having trouble getting your little one to nap during the day? Dr Pam Douglas looks at reasons why this might happen, one of which is sleep training.

Has COVID-19 made things worse for baby and parent sleep?

Thu, 5th November 2020

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, Possums for Parents with Babies

Dr Pam Douglas shares her thoughts on two infant sleep studies studying the impact of COVID-19 on parent and baby sleep.

Possums Baby Sleep Stories Competition - Kiri NDC

Possums Baby Sleep Stories Competition - Kiri's Story

Tue, 28th July 2020

The Possums Team

Kiri spent many frustrating hours trying to get her baby into a sleep routine. When it didn't work for her or her baby, she found Possums, and everything changed.

Baby and toddler sleep help that isn't sleep training

Sun, 26th July 2020

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director

Looking for help with your baby or toddler's sleep that is not sleep training? You're not alone. Increasing numbers of parents are opting for evidence-based approaches.

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Possums Baby Sleep Stories Competition: Entries 1-3

Thu, 9th July 2020

The Possums Team

Thanks for everyone who has submitted entries for the Possums Baby Sleep Stories Competition. Here are our first entries!

Possums Baby Sleep Stories Competition - Kaitlyn’s Story

Tue, 30th June 2020

Kaitlyn - Parent

As a first-time mother, Kaitlyn was receiving all different kinds of advice about baby sleep. Strict routines did not feel quite right, so she tried something else.

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Using sensory nourishment to support sleep in a fussy toddler

Fri, 25th January 2019

Debbie Spink BPhty - PIPPS Manager, Mental Health Advocate

‘How did you do that?!’ Read this gorgeous story by Debbie Spink about how she used sensory stimulation to magically calm her 15 month old grand niece.

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What to expect in a Possums sleep consultation

Thu, 20th December 2018

Renee Keogh RN IBCLC NDC Accredited Practitioner

Many families ask “what happens during a Possums’ sleep consultation?” NDC Accredited Practitioner, Renee Keogh, sheds some light on what to expect.

Possums for Parents with Babies - NDC, breastfeeding, baby sleep and crying problems, baby sleeping on blue blanket

Sleep training their baby didn’t work for these parents. But something very different did.

Tue, 28th August 2018

Cindy Lever - Mamamia

Sleep training can make life much harder for both mother and baby, according to Dr Pam Douglas who is using the latest neuroscience findings to re-educate families on baby’s sleep.

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The sleep paradox - How working harder on your sleep makes it worse

Fri, 17th February 2017

Dr Nga Tran - Psychiatrist

What do the best sleepers do to get to sleep? Nothing – they just lie down and off they go. So what do us tired new parents who can’t get to sleep do?

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Why the headline "It's OK to let your baby cry himself to sleep" doesn't help parents with baby-sleep problems

Wed, 25th May 2016

Dr Pamela Douglas - Medical Director, General Practitioner

Headlines claiming that it's OK to let babies cry themselves to sleep are making life harder for parents struggling with baby sleep, writes Dr Pam Douglas.

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