The Working Mum Blog

If sleep feels harder now you are back at work, even though your child is older and even though you thought things would be more settled by now, you are not imagining it. Many working mums are surprised by how much returning to work changes sleep. Nights that once felt manageable suddenly do not. Early mornings hit harder. The pressure to sort sleep feels heavier than ever. There is a reason for this, and it is not that you are doing anything wrong. Returning to work changes

If bedtime feels harder than it should even when everything technically goes to plan, you are not imagining it. For many working mums, bedtime is not just a routine. It is a mental load that starts hours before your child goes to bed and lingers long after the house is quiet. Returning to work often makes that load heavier rather than lighter. What the mental load of bedtime really looks like The mental load of bedtime is not about what you are doing. It is about what you are

Co-sleeping often begins because it works. For many families, especially working mums, there comes a point where it no longer feels sustainable. Signs co-sleeping may no longer feel right You may notice: 1. You are waking more than your child 2. Your sleep feels light and broken 3. Bedtime feels anxious 4. Returning to work has changed what feels manageable 5. You want space but feel guilty admitting it Wanting change does not mean co-sleeping was wrong. You are allowed to wa

Gentle sleep training is often misunderstood. Many parents worry it means: 1. Leaving their child to cry 2. Withdrawing comfort 3. Ignoring emotional needs 4. In reality, gentle sleep training looks very different. Gentle does not mean hands off Gentle sleep training means: 1. Comfort remains but changes gradually 2. Support is reduced in steps 3. Your child is not left unsupported 4. Progress is paced Gentle sleep is structured rather than permissive. Why working families ne

If you are exhausted and thinking that you do not have the energy to start again, this is for you. Many working mums assume that improving sleep means undoing everything they have already done. That belief alone can stop you making changes that would actually help. The truth is that most families do not need to start again. Why sleep often plateaus instead of improving Sleep challenges often stall rather than worsen. You may notice: 1. Your child falls asleep with help but w