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ABOUT ME

As a mom of two boys, a Special Education Teacher, and a Behavioral Consultant for families and teachers of neurodivergent children, I have discovered the amazing and undeniable link between a child's happiness and their sleep. I also discovered early on that I had more patience, stamina and ability to enjoy every moment with my children when I felt more rested. For these reasons, I have dedicated a large part of my recent professional life to understanding the science of sleep, as well as to serving as a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach. I have co-written a book with Kim West, The Sleep Lady, to support families of kids with unique needs in the quest to help their kids sleep better.

MY CERTIFICATION

The Gentle Sleep Coach Program is the first and most extensive professional sleep coach training and certification program available. The program involves over 80 hours of training with a faculty panel that includes 2 medical doctors, a psychologist, an attorney, lactation counselor, postpartum doulas and a family therapist.

Each coach must pass an exam and participate in case supervision with Kim West, LCSW-C (a.k.a. “the Sleep Lady”) who has been helping tired parents for over 17 years. Continued clinical supervision and ongoing advanced training are required to maintain certification as a Gentle Sleep Coach.

Much of what I base my coaching work on comes from the work Kim West and I have done with the Good Night, Sleep Tight Workbook for Children with Special Needs.  Sometimes, families can read these resources and get back on track with their child(ren)'s sleep in no time!

If you find that you are struggling with implementing the strategies in this book, do not hesitate to schedule a free 15-minute consultation with me, where I can explain how coaching works and your role in getting your baby to get more sleep!  

MY SLEEP COACHING PHILOSOPHY

Many parents ask great questions like, " Are you a 'cry-it-out' proponent, or a family bed advocate?" or "Do I have to stop breastfeeding to sleep coach my child?"

My belief is: you do not have to pick a "camp" because this is not about "right" or "wrong", it is about what works for you and your family.

The Gentle Sleep Coach (GSC) philosophy was developed by Kim West, LSCW-C because she found that so many parents had difficulty following through with a sleep coaching program that didn't match their families--so many families worried they would damage their child(ren) emotionally, or the parents had so much guilt that the did not want to move forward in the process.

Want more information on how to apply the information in the Workbook to your family’s life? Schedule a free call!