Cherished Sleep for all ages - with Kim Corley

12/03/2026

SLEEP WELL, LIVE BETTER. Shout out to everyone who recognizes this - drop an emoji or GIF in the comment section if you're fan of sleep too!

12/03/2026

I see parents do these things time and time again..

1. Rushing to their baby at the first little whimper from sleep. If you have a newborn you need to know about ACTIVE sleep. 50% of a newborn baby’s sleep is noisey and active. They will move around and may even open their eyes at times. But, yep, still asleep. Don’t disturb them.

An older baby may still fuss a bit between sleep cycles. Again, not ready to get up or be disturbed.

2. Over helping your (older) baby to get to sleep. Extra bottles, rocking, car rides. It’s a tough expectation to continue.

3. Putting your older baby down in their cot DROWSY. Not asleep but not fully awake either. This often backfires and makes your little one ANGRY or VERY UPSET.

Have you experienced these yourself? Don’t worry, we all tend to do it before we know what to do instead.

If you would like some sleep help, book a FREE initial call to learn more (link in bio or comment SLEEP).

11/03/2026

Have you signed up for the FREE World Sleep Day Webinar?

REGISTER HERE: https://portal.cherishedsleep.co.nz/public/appointment-scheduler/67c67122694f49003a8d1877/schedule

Suitable for babies 3 months plus (or those with newborns who want a heads-up once they're past the newborn stage).

09/03/2026

Have you set clear expectations for your child around bedtime? Do they know exactly what to do (and how to do it)? 💤

This is important, because if their reality doesn’t meet their expectation (which may be different from yours if you’ve never discussed it), you'll likely get meltdowns. And that’s something that we DON’T want around bedtime.

What are your expectations of your child once the lights are off at bedtime? Let us know. 👇

08/03/2026

You don’t need a week away (although that’s always nice). .
You need mini-moments of safety.

The brain can calm through signals you give it (and when the brain is calm, the body follows - and vice versa).

Try this:
✨ 3 slow belly breaths every bathroom break
✨ 30-second hugs
✨ A brisk walk or star jumps
✨ A predictable bedtime rhythm

When the brain feels safe, sleep follows.

Small shifts can give big regulation.

What’s one tiny reset you could build into your day?

07/03/2026

**EXTENDED UNTIL MONDAY: KEEP ENTERING**

This International Women’s Day the theme is Give to Gain. And coming just before World Sleep Day, what better thing could I give Mums than sleep!?

I’m gifting one Mum a $400 voucher to put towards a sleep package for any age (for your child or YOU). That is a significant chunk off the one-on-one investment (because I know we’re often juggling finances too). Plus, the winner will receive a role of Sleepy Sundays blackout sheets (to be sent anywhere in NZ). Sleepy Sundays are a product for darkening bedrooms in an instant. Perfect for travel, trips to grandparents or shift workers.

The voucher can be redeemed by anyone around the world, so tag in your Mumma friends anywhere. The Sleepy Sundays require a NZ delivery address (so get your international friends to gift it to you).

How to enter:

1️⃣ Follow this page
2️⃣ Like this post
3️⃣ Tag a Mum friend in the comments (each tag = one entry! Entries are unlimited but new friends must be tagged for each entry)

Shares are very much appreciated.

Giveaway ends on Friday the 13th of March 2026 (World Sleep Day) at 12pm. Good luck! 💕💤

06/03/2026

Ever wonder why you “snap”?

You didn’t “overreact.” Your nervous system reacted for you.

When the amygdala senses threat (even tiny, everyday stress), it activates fight-or-flight before your thinking brain catches up.

That’s often why:
• You snap
• Your child melts down
• Your teen shuts down
• Your partner fires back

It doesn’t mean you’re a bad parent. It means your brain is in protection mode.

And when that happens, sleep becomes harder too. Because safety is the foundation of rest.

Understanding this can change everything.

💾 Save this for the next hard moment. You’re not broken. You’re in protective mood.

Follow me for how to start fixing it.

05/03/2026

We're not still wearing sleep deprivation as a badge of honour are we? You know, where parents "compete" to see who had the worst sleep? If you're in the thick of it, you know that missing sleep is unpleasant and likely harming your relationship, and a lot of other things that really matter.

Yet society is still saying "you had the child, so you must suffer the consequences". That's without giving parents the manual for the child, or support to help them through.

Yes, there is a certain amount of sleep deprivation when you're a parent, things certainly do change (and sleep is never perfect), but serious sleep deprivation for the first 3 years of parenting does not need to be the norm.

If you’re sleep-deprived or feel like you’re on the verge of collapse, now is the time to take some action. Book a FREE initial call with me to learn more here:

https://bit.ly/CSleepFREECALL

Kim x

05/03/2026

It is estimated that 15 – 30% of babies experience “considerable and persistent difficulties initiating and maintaining sleep, prolonged nighttime wakefulness, or dependence on external regulation for sleep onset.”

Babies need way more sleep than adults. And it needs to be quality sleep.

However, the sleep problems aren’t limited to the baby. Poor sleep also affects parents or caregivers. If your baby isn’t sleeping well, chances are no one in the household is getting the sleep they need.

Past studies have shown that poor sleep causes parental depression, anxiety, stress, poor physical health, and reduced quality of life (4). Yet not much research has focused on “infant insomnia on parents’ ability to safely perform “next day” applied tasks, such as driving a motor vehicle.” Until a 2023 study that is...

https://cherishedsleep.co.nz/are-sleep-deprived-mothers-at-higher-risk-of-road-crashes/

Are you in the high-risk category?

Mothers in the “sleep-deprived” group had infants, aged 6 to 23 months, who took more than 30-minutes to sleep, or had more than 2 wakes.

28/02/2026

Throughout March, we’re focusing on how better sleep builds better wellbeing, for babies, children, and parents.

The spotlight isn’t on “just get them to sleep”, it’s about building solid sleep foundations that last.

Because sleeping well truly does mean living better.

If sleep feels harder than it should right now, you don’t have to figure it out alone.

Save this post as your reminder that sleep is health and follow along.

27/02/2026

World Sleep Day falls on Friday the 13th of March this year (auspicious or what).

The theme this year is "Sleep Well, Live Better". So how shall we celebrate?

Throw your ideas at me... ready, steady GO!

27/02/2026

Mums. You’re not just tired. You’re carrying:
✔ The mental to-do list
✔ The emotional temperature of the house
✔ The schedules
✔ The birthdays
✔ The logistics
✔ The invisible admin

And you’re expected to “just relax” at night?

The mental load doesn’t switch off when the lights go out.

No wonder sleep feels harder.

If this feels familiar, your brain could be overloaded.

And overloaded brains don’t rest easily.

💬 Tell me — what’s ONE invisible task you carry that no one sees?

Let’s make the invisible visible.

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