The good news is that there are LOTS of gentle alternatives to ‘cry it out’ sleep training. These parents often talk about feeling stuck between a rock and a hard place - desperate for sleep to improve, but with little hope of anything working. Or it may have worked temporarily, and then sleep has gone off the rails again. Lots of parents come to me having tried a cry it out sleep training (often out of desperation), and it’s just been too stressful to continue. As well as this, despite what families are promised, there are no guarantees that it will work. The truth is that even in the best of times, ‘cry it out’ sleep training is stressful for both parents and children. If you’ve got a baby, the chances are that you’ve had well meaning friends or family give you this advice, adding something like ‘.it will be tough for a few nights, but after that, they’ll sleep through and it will all be worth it’. Only a few years ago, pretty much the only advice given to parents on the subject of improving sleep was to put their baby in their cot, leave the room, and let their baby ‘cry it out’ until they learned how to fall asleep independently. This is probably the biggest concern of parents who I speak to, and it’s totally understandable. No, I will never suggest that you leave your baby to cry alone. I’ll be there to keep you motivated throughout, helping you through the tough moments, and celebrating all your success on the way! My support will help you remain confident and consistent throughout the period of change, and with this, you’ll start seeing results in no time! I include 1 month of unlimited support on my sleep coaching packages. Perhaps one of the biggest benefits of working with me is the support and encouragement you’ll receive throughout your journey. Working in manageable steps will set you up for success, and makes the whole process far easier for all the family. Your sleep plan will be broken down into stages, so that you can make changes one step at a time. When you are exhausted, the thought of completely overhauling your night time routine is likely to feel utterly daunting. The sleep coaching methods I suggest will all be gradual and gentle, and I won’t ever tell you to leave your baby to cry alone! If there was, someone out there would be a millionaire and sleep issues wouldn’t exist! Your sleep plan will hone in specifically on the factors that are relevant to your baby, and will be designed to fit comfortably with your natural parenting style and ethos. There is no ‘one size fits all’ solution to baby and child sleep challenges. Sleep starts to improve before we have even started any sleep coaching, and the foundations are set for long-lasting results.įollow a sleep plan that’s tailored for you and your child When working this way, making small tweaks can lead to noticeable changes in sleep at night. Before your consultation, I’ll comprehensively review your child’s history, routine and sleep patterns to work out the areas that we specifically need to hone in on. These include naps, diet, daily activities, routines, environmental cues, as well as personality and temperament. Sleep is multifaceted, and impacted on by a huge range of factors. However, evidence shows us that hunger is usually only a small part of the equation. So much of the typical advice around improving sleep focuses on filling babies up before bedtime to help them sleep through. These are all key to sleep success!ĭevelop a holistic understanding of your child’s sleep and the factors influencing it They’ve had ‘aha!’ moments about their child’s sleep while we’ve talked, they’ve set realistic goals, and they have a plan of how they are going to get there. Sleep is probably the thing you find yourself talking about most at the moment! However, there’s a big difference between chatting about sleep (or lack of) with a group of friends, and having a constructive discussion about your child’s sleep with an experienced sleep expert.Īt the end of a consultation, parents often comment about how much better they feel. Have the time and space to talk through your child’s sleep challenges Throughout our time together, you’ll have access to evidence based, up to date information at your fingertips whenever you need it. I’ve done the research so that you don’t need to. When you work with me, you won’t need to pick up another book. However, when you are completely exhausted, the chances of being able to read more than a few pages at a time are pretty slim! You’ve probably bought some, and had every intention to read them when you had a moment. There are so many sleep books out there, all with very conflicting opinions and advice. You want to make the most of this time and enjoy life! This is where I can help. You’ve had enough of struggling with sleep.
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