Family sleep support for parents in Qatar As we move into 2026, I’m consciously prioritising my own sleep. Over the past year, pursuing this work has given me something I value deeply, more energy, more presence, and more time to spend in places that matter to me as an expat mum raising my children in Doha, far from family support. Sleep hasn’t given me more hours in the day.It ’s given me the capacity to enjoy the ones I have. That’s why, as we step into a new year, I keep coming back to the...

Planning for a baby involves considering various essentials, such as a crib, stroller, high chair, and, undoubtedly, a baby monitor. The latter has become a standard addition to nursery setups, offering parents a sense of reassurance when not physically present with their little ones. While baby monitors, even the simplest models, contribute significantly to parental peace of mind, they also pose a potential challenge. It's not uncommon to witness parents rushing to their baby's room at the...

Is your baby a light sleeper? Does she wake up every time you so much as walk past her door? Does she go from fast asleep to wide awake the second you put her into her crib? This is one of the most common complaints I get from parents. They say that their babies are just so easy to wake, and when they do, they’re exceedingly difficult to get back to sleep. So first of all, let me dispel a little myth. All babies are light sleepers, and all babies are heavy sleepers. So, for that matter, are...