
Infant Sleep
Support

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?
Fighting naps?
Hearing:
Just tough it out!
You NEED to train your baby!
You are SPOILING them!
Wondering:
Is this normal?
When will my baby sleep
through the night?

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 includes looking at your family's wellness as a whole, understanding the neuroscience of sleep in infants and adults, learning how to build a secure and healthy attachment, and protecting your child's mental health - both now and in the future.
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.

What does an Infant + Family
Sleep Specialist do?
* We provide up-to-date knowledge on infant & family sleep, brain development, relationships, and mental health.
* We are experts in the ART of infant sleep techniques, navigating individual family needs, and supporting families.
* We offer parents an alternative to Sleep Training - using a Developmental approach (working WITH your baby), instead of a Behaviorist approach (modifying baby’s behavior).
* We debunk the misinformation, and give you the FACTS!
* We help families to get more rest, both physically and emotionally.
* We teach parents about biologically normal sleep patterns.
* We understand that every baby is unique; we help to find the tools that work for YOU, in order to create a personalized sleep plan that works for the whole family.
* We 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.