When Sleep Training Doesn't Feel Right
Why My Approach to Sleep Support is Different
When it comes to getting your baby to sleep soundly, many parents turn to sleep consultants who focus on breaking so-called "bad habits" through structured sleep training. This often involves techniques that can be distressing for both baby and parent. If this method doesn't align with your parenting style, you’re not alone—and I’m here to offer a different path.
Not Just Another Sleep Trainer
The world of sleep training has become so normalized that many parents view it as a routine milestone, like introducing solids or potty training. However, sleep training doesn’t have to be synonymous with distress-based techniques. There are alternative methods that prioritize understanding your baby’s needs without imposing unrealistic and often stressful expectations.
As an Infant Sleep Educator, my approach differs significantly from traditional sleep training methods. Rather than focusing on breaking habits, I work to identify and address the factors affecting your baby’s sleep, including their sleep environment, attachment needs, and parental expectations. My goal is to help you and your baby achieve restful sleep in a way that aligns with your values and reduces stress.
A Holistic Approach to Sleep Support
My background as a lactation consultant, infant feeding expert, doula, and parenting coach, combined with extensive training in infant mental health and attachment, allows me to offer a comprehensive, holistic approach to sleep support. This means that we address not only your baby’s sleep needs but also how your entire family can achieve better sleep together.
Understanding Your Baby’s Needs
Research has shown that distress-based sleep training often doesn’t lead to longer or more restorative sleep for babies. Instead, it might make them less likely to call out at night but doesn’t necessarily improve the quality of their sleep. Babies are born with an expectation that their needs will be met, and methods that cause distress can conflict with long-term parenting goals of raising empathetic, connected children.
If traditional sleep training methods don’t resonate with you, you’re in the right place. I offer a sleep support strategy that focuses on maintaining trust and interdependence, rather than pushing behavioral modification that might have negative emotional consequences.
The Path to Anxiety-Free Sleep
My approach ensures that your baby’s cries are acknowledged and responded to, fostering trust and emotional security. It’s about finding a balance where both you and your baby can sleep better without compromising your parenting principles or your baby’s developmental needs.
Is This the Right Path for You?
If the idea of distress-based sleep training doesn’t feel right for you, there’s no need to worry. My alternative approach to sleep support might be exactly what you’re looking for. Together, we’ll explore ways to improve your family’s sleep while respecting your baby’s natural sleep patterns and developmental needs.
If this resonates with you, I look forward to working together to help your family find the restful, anxiety-free sleep you deserve. This isn’t the right path for everyone, and that’s okay. What I offer is an alternative to traditional sleep training, focused on holistic, empathetic support for your baby and family.
Feel free to reach out if you’re ready to explore a different approach to sleep support.
Let’s work together to ensure a peaceful night’s sleep for everyone in your family!