Introducing a new baby to the family can be a huge transition for everyone involved. Older children may experience behavioural challenges, separation anxiety, and sleep disruption, while parents can feel overwhelmed and exhausted. Connection Village is here to support you through this transition, offering tips such as role-playing games and activities, creating a safe play space, and considering time to connect and play with your older child. We have also compiled a resource of games, activities, and ideas to help minimise the impact of bringing a new sibling home.

Does your child put up a fight around going to bed every night? Does bedtime always end in tears (not only for your child...) Are you feeling overwhelmed and anxious about bedtime every night? 

Here are six tips to support them for a calm and connected bedtime.

Separation can be hard for children anytime, but bedtime is often the hardest. We can reduce their anxiety by ensuring we make them feel safe and secure in their sleep environment.

Here are my 5 tips to support separation anxiety.