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Welcome to The Lovely Baby! Whether you are looking for family centered assistance when you bring your new baby home, or need insight on teaching your little one how to achieve a peaceful night’s sleep when the time comes, you’ve found the right place!
With over 20 years of experience working with children and families, you’ll find a wealth of useful information, a loving touch, and a supportive approach to all your needs…. making your time with your family simply lovely.
Meet Jess
Hi! I’m Jess. Thank you for taking the time to visit and allowing me the opportunity to introduce myself. I am an experienced postpartum doula, a certified pediatric sleep consultant and a mother of two amazing, full-grown boys!
I’ve been where a lot of mothers have – tired, overwhelmed, and frankly out of my depth! Its part of why I delved into the work I’m doing – and I love every day! I find such joy in helping parents become confident, empowered and knowledgeable so they can enjoy the special time when their babies are young – to thrive, not just survive during these years.
It’s clear that we can all use support, rest and a helping hand at almost anytime while we are raising a family. I’ve realized, though, that two specific times have emerged as essential moments for families to have extra help, time to rest, bond and recover, and get specific guidance in a way that works for them: Just after the birth of a new baby, and when it comes time to teach that baby good sleep habits. I’ve made these two stages the focus of my efforts to help families succeed in meeting their specific goals, whatever they may be.
I have hands-on experience with children and families for over 20 years.
• In private homes, pre-schools, and primary schools
• Background in Early Childhood Development
• Extensive work with newborns, infants and toddlers
• Practical experience in typical and atypical behavior for infants, toddlers, pre-schoolers and school-age children
• Postpartum Training, Red Cross Certifications in Pediatric First Aid and CPR, AAP SIDS Course Completion
• Postgraduate Training with Family Sleep Institute
My free time is filled with cooking experiments, cheering on student athletes, encouraging my budding film maker, and reading voraciously… and like most moms, making the most of every minute! I have lived all over the US and abroad, and have recently expanded to include New England and Florida!
I believe every day is a new opportunity to help someone, to learn something new, and to smile – just because! When you are ready, please let me know how I can help your family discover how to thrive!
Family Sleep Solutions that Really Work…
• How do I balancing the need for sleep and love for my baby?
• Is this nighttime behavior normal?
• What does healthy sleep look like for my newborn?
• How can I get the baby to go to sleep and stay asleep?
• Are my toddler’s behavior issues and sleep related?
• How do I stop daily naptime disasters?
• Why won’t the baby go an hour without feeding?
• How do I get my anxious child/teen to sleep better?
Do questions like these run through your mind all day, as you hope and pray for rest, trying not to break down at the thought of yet another sleepless night? You are not alone…and I am here to help!
The Lovely Baby Sleep Philosophy
I have had the privilege of experiencing the many stages of childhood and all the joys and challenges each one brings! I’ve worked in so many settings with these kids over the years that one thing has become beautifully evident: Each family comes with it’s own unique structure, needs and values. There isn’t just one way to raise children, and there is no one size fits all method or philosophy to teach our children to sleep. I feel it is so important to approach your family’s situation with an open mind and an open heart. I want to help find a path to better sleep that suits your specific circumstances, belief systems, and time frame. Your path is as individual as your child is, and it’s my pleasure to help lead the way to healthier sleep.
My Coaching Methods
My coaching methods have been developed using a variety of different sleep strategies from varied parenting styles, multiple experts and mentors, and diverse cultures – not just one program offering a cookie cutter approach. After our in depth consultation, I will develop a comprehensive sleep plan, which is scientifically rooted, formulated with your values in mind, and applied with compassion for your child and for you. My goal is not only to get the entire family sleeping better, but to do it in a way that you, as parents, can feel good about.
If you’d like to have a chat before booking, feel free to schedule a free 15 minute call to see if we are a good fit for your family.
Website: https://TheLovelyBaby.com
