with all of the information that’s readily available online, and the resources I have at my disposal in the form of friends and family who have managed to get their kids to sleep, why would I want to invite a stranger into my home to get your child sleeping through the night?”
Though this question isn’t phrased as stated, but I know it’s a concern that a lot of parents have when they’re thinking about getting some professional help with their little ones’ sleep habits.
And it’s a valid question! After all, your mother managed to get you to sleep at some point. Your friend might have four kids who are all champion sleepers, so she should have some answers for you, right?
Well, yes! At least they might. But then again, they might not as every baby is different and might not fit the normal abc mold.
Now let me say, if you’ve got someone who can help you in this situation, I’m not the least bit offended if you want to ask them for help instead of hiring a sleep consultant. After all, we’re all trying to save our money where we can, so if you can remedy the problem without paying for it, I’m all for that option.
Most of the time though, my clients are parents who have already tried that route, they have joined fb groups, payed for other external sources but still found in the end it wasn’t successful, and there are dozens of reasons why that might happen.
The biggest reason why the solutions that work for one parent don’t work for another is simple. They’re not dealing with the same baby. EVERY BABY IS DIFFERENT
Some babies are heavily reliant on sleep props and associations. While some others can’t sleep in a room that’s too warm etc. There is also the case that some may not be getting enough daytime sleep, and others might be getting too much. Another reason might be one might be they might be ready to start consolidating down their naps.
And, of course, it could be any combination of all of the above, or the many other sleep challenges that babies might experience.
Adding to the challenge is the fact that most solutions don’t work overnight, so parents might try a solution that could potentially help baby start sleeping through the night, but abandon it before it takes effect due to some heavy protesting on baby’s part. CONSISTENCY IS KEY
In short, sleep is a complicated issue and there’s very rarely one single thing that can remedy the situation overnight.
I have the experience and training needed to recognize the current negative sleep variables, while working with you to develop a personalized plan for your child that addresses these individual issues. I can also provide some much needed support when things don’t seem to be working, and give you the encouragement you need to follow through on that plan until it starts to work.
I am trained to give you solid advice based on education and experience, that can help to keep you motivated, and help you know how to respond to the problems that might arise when it comes to your specific situation.
I have the support and help you need. Let us talk and get your household back in order.
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