Holistic Sleep
Coaching
SLEEP tends to be the #1 concern for most new parents. But there is SO MUCH conflicting information out there from self-proclaimed "experts", and well-intentioned advice, that it’s often hard to know where to turn for support!
Are you sick & tired of:
Nighttime tears?
Bedtime battles?
Stressful sleep time?
Hearing:
Just tough it out!
You are SPOILING them!
Wondering:
Is this normal?
Will it ever end?
Holistic Sleep Strategies
offers a new approach to infant sleep.
Forget sleep training; this is sleep SCIENCE! Holistic Sleep Strategies is not a "one-size-fits-all" method, but an educational approach to support you in making well-informed decisions while SUPPORTING (not controlling) your baby's sleep. A holistic approach to sleep means meeting you where you are at; looking at your family's wellness as a whole, and helping you to find balance in your life.
You will explore the neuroscience of sleep in infants and adults, while learning how to build a secure and healthy attachment, and protecting your child's mental health - both now and in the future.
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Not only do I strive to get parents on the same page as far as infant sleep knowledge, but you will also learn about schedules, calming techniques, and ‘normal’ sleep patterns for a baby. You will learn how to follow your instincts and listen to your baby, and understand their developmental milestones. I want to help set the stage for good sleep habits so that your baby can grow up knowing that bedtime is a safe and peaceful time.
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I'll help you to set attainable goals, and to find balance between your need for sleep, and your baby's need for connection and nighttime parenting.
What is a Holistic Sleep Coach?
* I will provide up-to-date knowledge on infant & family sleep, brain development, relationships, and mental health.
* I will guide you in the ART of infant sleep techniques, navigating individual family member's needs, and supporting your family.
* I offer parents an alternative to Sleep Training - using a Developmental approach (working WITH your baby), instead of a Behaviorist approach (modifying baby’s behavior).
* I will debunk the misinformation, and give you the FACTS!
* I help families to get more rest, both physically and emotionally.
* I teach parents about biologically normal sleep patterns.
* I understand that every baby is unique; and help to find the tools that work for YOU, in order to create a personalized sleep plan that works for the whole family.
* I can provide emergency sleep support, and community resources.
I WILL NOT:
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"Sleep Train" your baby
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Encourage any method where baby is left alone to cry
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Endorse any behavior modification techniques
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Guarantee that your newborn will sleep through the night by a certain age
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Time or space feeds & comforting at night
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Promote a "one-size-fits-all" solution for all families
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Push night weaning
(unless you wish to do so at an appropriate age)
My Philosophy
There is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to sleep. Parents should be well-informed about their options; learn the facts about normal infant sleep, understand the neuroscience behind it, and the effects on their child’s long-term mental health; only then can they formulate a strategy that works for THEIR family.