How One Sleep Strategy Session Transformed This Toddler's Sleep
Jessica and Jeremy were running on empty. Their once-good sleeper, a spirited 4-year-old, had begun resisting bedtime entirely. From the moment they picked him up from daycare at 6 PM, the evening became a tug-of-war: constant stalling, refusal to listen, and a firm insistence on sleeping in the parents bedroom on the master bed. He'd nap only during late afternoon car rides on weekends, and bedtime was creeping later and later—sometimes not until midnight….YEP, that 12am!!!
They were beyond exhausted.
But everything began to shift after just ONE SLEEP STRATEGY SESSION with Joanna.
A Mother’s Day Miracle
On Mother's Day, Joanna received a heartfelt message from Jessica:
"Happy Mother’s Day Joanna! The greatest gift [our son] has given me was sleeping at 8:30 PM so THANK YOU!!!!!!🙏"
Jessica went on to say:
"I can’t believe [he] slept so easily earlier today all thanks to you!!! Thank you and we will continue to work on the independent sleep!"
Yes—after just one personalized Sleep Strategy Session, bedtime had gone from a nightly battle to peaceful lights-their sone was happily asleep by 8:30 PM (not 12am)
Why a Full Coaching Package Isn’t Always Necessary
It’s a common misconception that every sleep struggle requires a full sleep coaching plan. While some families benefit from in-depth, ongoing support over 4-6 weeks, others (like Jessica and Jeremy) simply need fresh eyes on their situation and expert guidance tailored to their child’s specific needs.
In this case, we were able to:
Rework their evening routine to match their son's age and temperament
Create a “united front” with both parents so that creating boundaries and stick to a plan created confidence
Prepare for the transition to the “big boy bed” with strategies to build comfort and independence
Tackle the weekend nap dilemma so that late car naps weren’t sabotaging bedtime
Real Results, Real Fast
Sometimes all it takes is a fresh strategy, a confident plan, and a little reassurance to turn things around.
Jessica and Jeremy's journey is a powerful reminder that:
You are not alone in bedtime struggles
Change is possible, even after months of frustration
A single session can create big shifts when it speaks directly to your family’s needs
If bedtime has become your nightly battleground, consider starting with a Sleep Strategy Session. You might be just one conversation away from your own BEDTIME BLISS.
Ready to Sleep Again? Let’s Do This.
If you’re thinking, “Okay, I kinda-sorta-maybe want to try this, but I still have questions,”—that’s what I’m here for.
Let’s start with an easy first step, schedule a Sleep Strategy Session so me, you and your partner can have an 1 hr long zoom session so I can properly assess the sleep situation and determine if you need one-on-one sleep coaching support.
Let’s get your baby sleeping—and get YOU your sanity back.
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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