Details
Parents come to me when their kids won’t sleep. We work together to restore sanity in their household.
My Approach
Like all sleep consultants, I solve the problem of getting your kids to sleep consistently.
But, we all have different approaches. Here’s mine:
• I help you reclaim your right to rest. You are a human being. You deserve sleep, and your children deserve to have well-rested, patient, and engaged parents. I firmly believe that you cannot be the best version of yourself without sleep.
• Boundaries are beautiful. Establishing them isn’t easy, nor is enforcing them, but children thrive with healthy boundaries, and with parents who know theirs.
• I don’t rely on one sleep training method. Instead, I use the information you give me about your child’s sleep needs, temperament, your parenting philosophy, and lifestyle to create a customized plan.
• I take the guesswork out of sleep training. I do the thinking, you do the doing. I help set your expectations, make adjustments when warranted, reassure you it’s working when you’re feeling anxious or defeated, and hold your hand throughout the process. I’ll hold you accountable, and I’ll be your biggest cheerleader.
• When we are finished working together, my goal is for you to feel confident to navigate future sleep issues on your own, and that you are free of the guilt and shame that often coincides with saying “I can’t take this anymore. Something has to change.”
My Experience
My fascination with baby sleep began with my daughter, Alice.
I blame give all the credit to my daughter, Alice, who went through several periods where her sleep was completely unpredictable.
During those periods, I found myself lost and alone, with no tools to navigate unexpected night wakings, early morning wakes, and skipped naps.
One of the most anxiety (and let’s get real, RAGE)-inducing things I remember doing when my daughter was a baby was crossing the threshold into her nursery in the middle of the night without a plan.
Would she settle with some shushing? Would I have to bounce her? Would I resort to nursing her for the 5th time, or end up bringing her into bed with me? Would it take 2 minutes or 2 hours?
When I tried all the things and nothing worked, I became frustrated and angry. I wasn’t the parent I wanted to be.
Then, I read a book about baby sleep. And then another. And another. I pored over every resource I could get my hands on.
Alice’s sleep, and my confidence to troubleshoot it, improved dramatically.
I knew I wanted to give other parents the same relief. So I trained to become a sleep consultant through the Family Sleep Institute (FSI), which helped me understand the intricacies of baby sleep. There was so much I didn’t know, and I reveled in the opportunity to take an even deeper dive into pediatric sleep than the books I so cherished could offer.
I’ve helped dozens of families fill their own toolbox, which enabled them to cross the threshold into their own child’s nursery confidently, and with a plan. I’ve even been given credit for saving a few marriages.
Before this work, I spent my career in science education. I earned a bachelor of science degree in biomedical engineering from Texas A&M University.
I do think about other things besides sleep. Sometimes.
When I’m not working, you can find me out on a run, at the beach with my daughter, or relaxing at home working on a jigsaw puzzle (or binging my latest Netflix obsession).
Sleep Consulting Services
Explore my services below to see which is the right fit for your family.
Can’t decide on a package? Not sure whether hiring a sleep consultant is the right move for your family? I’d love to discuss your child’s sleep and answer any questions you have about the services I offer. There is no obligation and no charge!
One-Time Sleep Strategy Session
Who this is for:
• Families who have historically had a good sleep track record. Your child had habits established that you were happy with, but something has shifted, like refusing to go to bed or stay there, skipping naps, or waking up either in the middle of the night or very early in the morning
• Families who are experiencing a minor disruption in sleep
• Parents of newborns who would like to start laying the groundwork for healthy sleep
What we solve:
• A single, specific sleep problem. (E.g. transition from crib to bed.)
What you get:
• Pre-meeting questionnaire that allows me to get to know your family and your sleep issues
• 45-minute video meeting
• A customized sleep plan with recommendations you carry out on your own.
Ongoing Support, One Week Package
Who this is for:
• Families who are comfortable using more direct, less parent-involved sleep training methods
• Families with experience sleep-training other children and/or families with older siblings
• Families who would like to exclusively focus on improving night sleep
What we solve
In 1 week:
Huge improvement in night sleep.
Examples include:
• Going to bed earlier and falling asleep faster.
• Not needing a parent to stay in the room until the child falls asleep.
• Child falling asleep and staying asleep in own crib or bed
• Less frequent nightly wake-ups.
What you get:
• Detailed pre-meeting questionnaire where I get to know your family and your sleep issues
• 60-minute video meeting
• A detailed, customized sleep plan
• Daily check-ins with you via your online sleep log, where I help you assess your progress
• One week of unlimited email support
• One check-in phone call during the support period
• “Looking Forward” document customized for your child’s age and stage:
- Nap transitions and how to handle them
- Night weaning
- How to be flexible without undoing your hard work
- How to bounce back from disruptions to your routine
Ongoing Support, Two Week Package
Who is this for:
• Families who have never done sleep-training and feel anxious about it. (It’s OK if this describes you! You can still get results—and a full night’s sleep.)
• Families who would like to improve the length, reliability, and quality of their child’s nap(s), in addition to addressing night sleep
• Families who would prefer using gradual, more parent-involved sleep training methods
What we solve
In 2 weeks:
Huge improvement in night sleep, with the option of utilizing a gradual sleep-training method that prioritizes easing the child into new routines. Examples include:
• Going to bed and falling asleep earlier.
• Not needing a parent to stay in the room until the child falls asleep.
• Child falling asleep and staying asleep in own crib or bed.
• Less frequent nightly wake-ups.
• Sleeping past 6 a.m.
PLUS improvement in length and quality of naps.
What you get:
• Detailed pre-meeting questionnaire where I get to know your family and your sleep issues
• 60-minute video meeting
• A detailed, customized sleep plan
• Daily check-ins with you via your online sleep log, where I help you assess your progress
• Two weeks unlimited email support
• Two check-in phone calls during the support period (typically one call per week)
• “Looking Forward” document customized for your child’s age and stage:
- Nap transitions and how to handle them
- Night weaning
- How to be flexible without undoing your hard work
- How to bounce back from disruptions to your routine
Ongoing Support, Three Week Package
Who this is for:
• Families of children over 2 who have never gotten consistent sleep
• Families who are dealing with a combination of complex sleep issues and need time to pinpoint their main problem
What we solve
In 3 weeks:
Huge improvement in night sleep for older children utilizing a gradual sleep training method that prioritizes easing the child into new routines. Examples include:
• Going to bed earlier and falling asleep faster.
• Not needing a parent to stay in the room until the child falls asleep.
• Child falling asleep and staying asleep in own crib or bed.
• Less frequent nightly wake-ups.
• Sleeping past 6 a.m.
PLUS improvement in length and quality of naps, if your child is still napping.
What you get:
• Detailed pre-meeting questionnaire where I get to know your family and your sleep issues
• 60-minute video meeting
• A detailed, customized sleep plan
• Comments and additions to the sleep plan based on daily sleep log check-ins
• Three weeks unlimited email support
• Three check-in phone calls during the support period (typically one call per week)
• “Looking Forward” document customized for your child’s age and stage:
- Nap transitions and how to handle them
- Night weaning
- How to be flexible without undoing your hard work
- How to bounce back from disruptions to your routine
Contact & Book
Curious about what sleep consulting would look like for your family? Having a hard time deciding which package is right for you? Book your 15-minute free introductory call today! Looking forward to hearing from you!
Website: https://www.TheBabySleepEngineer.com
