By Paediatrician Dr Enrico Maraschin Temperature is the body’s natural response to an infection. The infection may either be viral or bacterial. Children may also develop a temperature after vaccinations or as a result of trauma. When a child has a high temperature, it can be...
By Marilize Coetzee - Good Night Sleep Consultant At Good Night we look at sleep in a holistic manner. What does that mean? We do not look at sleep in isolation, but we refer to all the building blocks of sleep – one being Nutrition. Not...
By Angelique Dormehl Being a great nanny requires more than having a truck load of patience and a genuine love for children. Nannies work long hours in homes and most often work without supervision from parents. Parents depend on their nannies to keep their children safe...
By Jolandi Becker - MD of Good Night Daycare is a reality for children of working parents. For some it might not affect sleep much and for others it might even improve it! For others, however, daycare will negatively impact sleep. If that’s the case for...
By Raylene de Villiers - Good Night Consultant I think most of us are looking forward to having a bit of a break this festive season. Whether you are staying home and having guests over or going away on holiday, there are a few things that...
By Sarah Bibi Patel - Good Night Sleep Consultant I don’t know about you, but as a mom of three, I LOVED nap times for my children! I was almost draconian in my approach to naps – my children eventually learnt that there was no 2...
By Ohara Kydd - Good Night Sleep Consultant The first thing I learned when becoming a parent and a sleep consultant is that change is inevitable, especially regarding sleep! It seems as soon as our toddlers get into a consistent nap routine then things get turned upside...
By Carla Kriel - Good Night Sleep Consultant Moving from a cot to a bed can be an exciting time for your child, but you might have to rethink the safety of your home. Here are some tips for managing the transition with the minimum of...
By Jolandi Becker - MD of Good Night The 18-months sleep regression can be one of the most challenging because discipline starts playing a major role. Discipline alone can make it very challenging and, as we all know, an 18-month-old toddler is not quite a baby...
by Jolandi Becker - MD of Good Night One of a toddler’s developmental goals is autonomy. At this age, your baby is becoming more active and independent. It is GREAT news for their sleeping routine because sleeping on their own becomes an extension of their personality.Between...
