GENTLE SLEEP SUPPORT – Long before gentle sleep training was a thing. I was already practicing it. Traditional sleep training was never something I was comfortable with and with a background as a Maternity Nurse Practitioner I knew that supporting better sleep was essentially about making changes, implementing positive behaviors into your sleep routine.
SUPPORTING your child while they learn and practicing these new changes consistently until it feels more comfortable. So both you and your child are confident that they can settle and sleep better more independently. Practice Patience and Consistence
REALISTIC APPROACH TO SLEEP WITH FAMILY CENTERED SUPPORT- Becoming a parent is the most exciting rewarding and exhausting time of your life. Today’s mums are juggling more load than any generation before them. (Even if they beg to differ) being a parent today is harder than it has ever been before, emotionally, mentally and financially. Today’s mum feel they need to work like you don’t have children, parent like you don’t work, breast feed on demand around the clock, co-sleep, take care of yourself, maintain friendships have date night, prepare the perfect family meals all day every day, keep a clean house, have the perfect body, never look like your struggling too much, or that you too happy or having too much fun and don’t complain because their only young once am I right?
All the emotional and mental aspects of parenting can take a toll on your mental and physical health. You simply can’t do it all, so you need to do what works for you. If you’re a stay-at-home mum, who if financially secure and has no pressure to go back to work in the next year, your approach to parenting is going to be very different from a mum who is juggling more than one child needs to go back to work soon or is juggling working from home or a business owner who really didn’t get “Maternity Leave”.
There is so much conflicting parenting advice, which often contradicts, it can be confusing and frustrating to navigate. I help you understand that there are 5 Key Elements to focus on no matter what kind of parent you are or aspire to be. These elements are broken down into simple steps that both parents (or any career) can easily follow and will build confidence and consistence in your daily routine so you can focus on being the parent you want to be and thrive not just survive. With over 27 years working with family’s and 18 years’ as a parenting and sleep coach my goal is to help you find your parenting confidence, parenting your child(ren) the way that feels right to you.
HOLISTIC-
Taking a holistic approach to sleep means recognizing that you can’t improve sleep without considering every other aspect of your baby or toddler’s day. If they’re not eating well, it can affect their sleep quality. Similarly, if they’re over or under stimulated, or their days lack consistency, it can lead to sleep confusion and difficulties settle and staying asleep. I understand the importance of addressing all these aspects together and break it down to 5 Key Elements. when you work on all 5 together that is the secret sauce. – Parents frequently report that not only has their little ones sleep improved but they are also eating better and more consistently reducing or dropping overnight feeds, generally happier, more responsive, and better at signalling their needs and parents are better at reading them and overall, the whole family benefits from these changes. This comprehensive approach ensures a more balanced and thriving experience for both child and parent.
