Baby Parenting Coach

The question I hear most frequently from parents of newborns and young babies is, "When is she(he) going to sleep through the night?" Although it's a tantalizing thought, I encourage clients not to focus on when their baby will sleep through the night, but rather on increasing the stretch of sleep their baby is now getting at night.

We tend to overlook the fact that as adults, we wake or go into a much lighter sleep many times during the night. Because we have developed our own methods of self-soothing, often we go right back to sleep without even being aware that we have awakened. Of course, for baby this is new territory. Awakening is not met with an established response of soothing oneself and probably going right back to sleep.

At four to six months of age, your baby needs in the range of 11 1/2 to 14 hours per 24-hour period. By consolidating naps and putting baby to bed earlier for the night, you may establish a consistent routine where baby stays asleep except for one night feeding.

I work with families individually to understand your needs, establish what works for you, and support you in implementing that, along with the adjustments and changes that are needed in the next stages. My initial interview is available by phone or in person, and I have packages of sessions, along with email support, available for parenting questions and issues for 0-3 year olds.

I'm passionate about enhancing your family's experience of living your personal values while having a happy, well-adjusted baby and toddler.