If Your 3- Or 4-Year-Old's Sleep Has Suddenly Gone Haywire, It's Time To 'Zoom Out'

It seems like every other post I’ve come across online recently features a parent battling sleep deprivation because their 3- or 4-year-old seemingly decided to stop sleeping over the festive period. 

It’s not that they don’t sleep at all. It’s more that they just can’t seem to stay asleep. They’re in and out of bed like yo-yos throughout the night and their parents are on their knees because of it.

I’ve seen messages from desperate mums in our local Whatsapp group who are at wit’s...