sleep philosophy

Sleep is not a luxury, or a treat, or a gift. Sleep is a necessity. It is the time when our minds make sense of our days and our worlds, and our bodies rest, heal, grow, and rejuvenate. Sleep affects every single aspect of our lives and our children’s lives. Good sleep means better, happier days for everyone.

Sleep isn’t always an easy goal to achieve and sometimes we need a little help to get to where we want to be. I decided to train as a Certified Sleep Sense™ Consultant because I have been exactly where you are. I knew just how important sleep was for my babe, and for myself, but I didn’t know how to get there.

I will guide you in teaching your child how to develop safe, healthy, independent sleep skills that will last a lifetime. When parents and carers choose me to help with their child’s sleep problems, they are placing a great deal of trust in me, and I take this responsibility very seriously.

How does sleep consulting work?

• I will give you honest information about sleep and why it is so important for your child’s well being.

• I will create a customized, step-by-step sleep plan for your child based on information you share with me about your child and yourself. Every child, every parent, and every family is different, and your plan is designed to make you feel comfortable and confident in teaching your child safe, healthy, and independent sleep skills.

• I will provide support, encouragement, and guidance along the way, and I will celebrate your successes with you. I will let you know what you can expect (not every child sleeps 12 hours on the first night, but it does happen!)

what about crying?

Crying is your child’s way of protesting change, and you can expect that making changes to their sleep habits will result in some protest. This is why I’m always sure to tell parents that this program will most likely involve at least some amount of protest on the child’s part. Please understand that I will never ask you to leave your child to cry alone, nor will I ask you to ignore their cries. Your plan will be one you are comfortable with, based on your knowledge of your child and my expertise.