02/04/2026
I get asked this so often, but yes, the time shift is happening this Sunday, April 5th, 2026.
If you are just realizing this today, don’t worry. You are not “late,” and you haven’t “failed.”
While a gradual, 3 day schedule shift is always ideal, sometimes the rest of life (and being a parent!) just takes over. We are in ‘damage control’ mode this weekend, and that is okay.
We can still manage the adjustment using my “Natural Rhythms” strategy, which focuses purely on controlling environmental light, something you can do immediately.
You cannot stop your little one from waking up at the old 6am time (which is now 5am) but you can control how you respond and how you use the environment.
I’ve put a very simple, 2-part “Control the Light” plan in the carousel. Swipe through to see it.
☀️ A practical tip for Sydney Mums: The single brightest, most effective tool you have is that natural morning sun. Use it to reset that internal clock as soon as the day properly begins.
🇭🇰 And for Hong Kong Mums: If you are visiting or calling family this weekend, remember the time difference has shifted again. Sydney will now be 2 hours ahead of HK.
Take a deep breath. A week of earlier mornings is a phase, not a permanent schedule. You’ve got this.
Drop a ☕ or a 🫠 below if you are currently bracing for 5am. We are in this together!