"Better Than Before" Isn't the Goal:

"Better Than Before" Isn't the Goal:

"Better Than Before" Isn't the Goal:Sleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 17/07/2026

A Norland nanny on why "better than it was" isn't the same as "actually okay", how guilt keeps parents surviving instead of living, and what gentle, supported sleep help really looks like.

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From Contact Naps to Cot Naps

From Contact Naps to Cot Naps

From Contact Naps to Cot NapsSleep Nanny Melanie Hastings
Published on: 07/12/2025

A gentle story about helping a mum move from contact naps to cot naps using connection, tone of voice, and responsive sleep support. Perfect for parents feeling touched out and wanting a calmer, kinder way forward.

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