Philosophy, Certfications, and Education

One out of every four families has a child who struggles to sleep. Research shows that children need sufficient quantity and quality of sleep in order to develop physically, emotionally, and cognitively. Many parents are sleep deprived trying to manage the sleep struggles and become overwhelmed at all of the information out there to "sleep train" a child. "Sleep training" often carries a negative connotation as many believe that the only way to do this is through the "cry-it out" method.

 

As a Gentle Sleep Consultant and Registered Nurse, evidenced based research is at the foundation of my philosophy. Providing support and guidance to children as they learn and develop is the most respectful way to approach sleep. Leaving a child alone to cry as a form of teaching them to sleep is not only detrimental to the child, it is also affects the attachment a child has to their parent.

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My philosophy in sleep coaching involves making changes to help the child learn to sleep independently, while the parent is being responsive and supportive to the child during this learning process. This approach does not involve leaving a child alone to cry. My approach respects the child and minimizes frustration and maximizes reassurance. It reduces stress but it does not take away every tear. Children often cry when there are changes simply as a way to communicate their confusion. So, their crying is their way of saying "Why am I not going into your bed tonight like I used to do?". This approach is about responding to those tears effectively and respectfully. 

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Every child is unique. Every family is unique in their dynamics, goals, and philosophies. Therefore, approaching sleep struggles requires a plan that is tailored to the specific child and one that best suits the family.

 

With my years of experience as a Certified Registered Nurse in Neonatal ICU, Certified Pediatric Gentle Sleep Consultant, and a mom of 3, I have acquired many strategies and approaches to enable me to identify and individualize the best approach towards helping a child become an independent sleeper.

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My sleep work is in alignment with the optimal well-being of the child respecting their health, development, bonding and attachment, and overall mental health. Together with the parents, we create realistic, age appropriate expectations and an emotionally supportive sleep coaching plan that is in alignment with the temperament and needs of the child as well as the parents own parenting style.

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Personalized coaching has allowed me to help reduce anxiety related to sleep, create confident, independent sleepers, and improve sleep for the entire family.

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I am here to help parents find gentle solutions that are right for their family and I will hold the light at the end of the tunnel until they can see if for themselves. 

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Let's talk and get your family on the journey to better sleep!

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