Frequently asked questions by parents

Sleep training can help you with things such as understanding your baby's sleep needs and temperament, create longer nights and easier evenings, or develop consistency in your naps. After sleep training you will enjoy your baby more as they will sleep better, and you will sleep better

I wish I could say YES, but success takes time. The key for better sleep is to be consistent. Most sleep issues improve within 3 days and vastly improve within 7. Will it be perfect after 3 days? No, New habits are formed within 21 days +. Another thing to note is that your success will look different than anyone else’s and it will probably take more or less time. Your exact path to success (and how long it takes) will depend on the method you choose, your consistency, a ton of other factors, and your baby’s personality.

The term "sleep training" involves a huge spectrum of approaches to help babies learn to fall asleep by themselves. For example, some sleep training starts off by having the parent next to the baby's cot and others simply involves educating parents about baby sleep. Even having a good bedtime routine can make a difference. So really, sleep training is helping children learn to enjoy sleep and helping them build the foundation for a healthier and happier life.

I know you don’t want your baby to cry. No parent does. But here’s the thing: If you want your baby to learn to sleep independently, there is no way to help your child master these skills without some tears in the beginning. Your baby will object to change, and your baby will cry. Not all night for hours like you might imagine. But crying is a natural and normal thing that babies do. It is necessary that you understand the meaning of crying, which is no other than the way babies communicate their feelings. It's their only language. You may have read about “no cry” or “gentle” sleep training methods, but these approaches still involve some crying, and a lot MORE.

Nope, babies are human. They get sick, they get teeth, and there are infinite opportunities for setbacks so they won't always have a perfect night (neither us as adults have perfect nights). Most sleep training techniques help some parents, for quite some time, but you can’t expect a miracle from any sleep training method. But here’s the thing – I will set you up with all the baby sleep tools you need to overcome any setback.

There isn’t one answer that works for all families – deciding when to sleep train your baby is a personal choice based on all the collective advice you’ve received. However, I can only help you with sleep training anytime from 16 weeks to 4 years old.

I will ask you lots of questions to be sure that we’re a good fit, and will only take you on as a client if I am 100% confident I can help you. I’ll tell you straight if I have any doubts.

Absolutely! I speak with every potential client before we agree to work together and won’t offer to work with you unless we’re 100% confident I can help you sleep quickly and easily. I cannot help you sleep train your baby if: one parent disagrees about sleep training or hiring a professional; one or both parents prefer to co-sleep; any other caretaker don’t approve of sleep training; if you aren’t ready to sleep in a separate sleeping environment from your baby, or if you have a toddler who is under 2.5 years old who is already in a big bed (note I work with toddlers in big kid beds, ideally closer to 3 years old).n

I focus on your baby, and integrate lots of common sense with emotional and logistical support. Considering your baby’s age, developmental stage and personality, I will create a holistic science-based sleep plan. That is why I need to get to know your particular situation. Your baby is unique and there is no “one size fits all” sleep training solution. Will there be crying? Yes, because babies use their voices to object to change. However, my main goal is to make sleep training as easy as possible. If your baby needs something, we will attend to their needs. If their voice and behavior shows us that they are just fussing because of tiredness and trying to fall asleep, I will coach you to give them more space. I will be training both of you.

I cannot guarantee my services because some of the results are out of my hands. Parents play a huge role in the success of the process. Your commitment , consistency and follow through are necessary for success. I will do everything in my power to get you to your goal, but I cannot force you to follow through. Of course mistakes and misunderstandings happen from time to time, but these are easily corrected along the way as we stay in touch throughout the plan implementation. As long as you follow the customized advice I give you and truly want your child to sleep better, I will help you and your child reach the goals we outline in our initial meeting.