Catch Flights, Not Tears: Our Family's Sleep Coaching Triumph
Life feels “smaller” and “restrictive” when you are sleep-deprived, but incredible things become possible when you are a well-rested family.
For Jessica’s family it was when they received an invitation to a fabulous destination wedding, but it had a strict "no kids" policy. Previously, this invitation would have been an automatic "no" due to the baby's sleep struggles.
But now, with a well-rested and content child, they can confidently say "yes" to attending the wedding because their child now sleeps successfully at Grandma’s house and so these parents have the confidence that they can travel and enjoy a well-deserved break.
This family indeed experienced a Total Family Sleep Transformation!
Before they embarked on their sleep coaching journey, life for this family was tough. By 14 months, their baby had never slept through the night. There were multiple wake-ups and constant feeding. These parents kept thinking…"Well, he's still a baby," but things only got worse. The baby would only sleep while being held, and even then, transfers to the crib only gave them 1.5-2 hours of sleep, leaving the parents exhausted and on edge.
Then came the turning point.
Their initial reluctance to seek help melted away when they discovered the compassionate and effective approach of Gentle Sleep Coaching with Joanna. The Stairway to Sleep Approach does not resort to the "cry-it-out" method, but rather a gradual, gentle process that allowed their child to adjust and learn at his own pace. Through this, they learned more about their child's needs, communication cues, and unique personality, making them better parents during the day as well.
At first, the idea of admitting they needed help with their child's sleep felt strange. But as they sat down with Joanna, they realized the value of having an expert guide them through the process.
Their son now has a bedtime routine that he understands and enjoys. Rolling around, babbling, and singing to himself has become his way of winding down. Through the work with Joanna, they established clear routines for bedtime and waking up, and their son quickly caught on.
After just a short period of sleep coaching, their baby now falls asleep within 15 minutes at 6 PM, sleeps a solid 12 hours each night, and stays asleep without a battle. Naps are easy now in the crib. No more contact naps required! Imagine the relief!
Suddenly, there was TIME to accomplish tasks, enjoy a leisurely dinner, or work on those neglected house projects. Mornings became reliable, allowing for showers, preparation for the day, and yes, even dreaming about vacations.
Does this all sound familiar to you?
Are you a parent who feels like you've tried everything to get your little one to sleep through the night?
Are the nights getting more difficult and thus creating a grumpy child and parents during the day?
Has family offered to babysit, but the bedtime battles and night wakings are so bad that you would never put this sleep-deprivation on someone else?
Maybe you have heard of “sleep training” but, you are fearful this will cause emotional trauma for you and your child?
Do you find yourself thinking…“I am their parent, I SHOULD know how to help them sleep” ?
If you're reading this and nodding along, feeling the weight of sleepless nights and the exhaustion of trying everything, know that there is hope. This Sleep Success Interview video featuring this family's journey is a testament to the life-changing impact of sleep coaching.
Don't let exhaustion and sleepless nights define your family's life. Take a step towards freedom, rest, and peace of mind. You deserve it, and so does your child. Here's to better sleep and brighter mornings ahead!
The first step to see if I can help you achieve beautiful, blissful sleep is to schedule a 60 minute ZOOM sleep strategy session. Go to this link and complete the contact me form and I will be in touch within 24 hours with directions on how to schedule your Sleep Strategy Session.
If you are still wondering if I can help, please know I do NOT advocate 'cry-it-out'. I am a Gentle Sleep Coach. If you want to learn about my guilt-free and gentle process, please go to these links.
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