Anna's Sleep Training Approach

Understanding the science behind how your baby thrives and balancing that with everyones emotional needs, is my key to successful sleep training.

Navigating sleep with your little one can feel overwhelming, especially with so many different approaches and conflicting advice out there. As parents, all we want is for our children to fall asleep easily and get the restful sleep they need—both at night and during naps. My sleep training approach offers gentle, compassionate solutions to bedtime struggles, focusing on minimizing tears and creating a smooth, positive transition to sleep. Together, we'll help your child achieve 10–12 hours of uninterrupted sleep each night, along with longer, more restorative naps—so both of you can finally enjoy the restful nights you deserve.

Most families seek my help when their once-good sleeper has a setback or when months of rocking, feeding to sleep, or co-sleeping become too exhausting. Either way, all the love and comfort you have given your child up until now have set them up for success to become more independent sleepers. In the first few months of life, newborns seek soothing as they transition from the warmth of the womb. During those nine months, they experienced constant motion, and your touch and presence provided immense reassurance. By just 10 weeks of pregnancy, your baby's vestibular sense (sense of motion) starts developing, meaning they have been accustomed to your movements for nearly their entire existence.

To help your baby settle into sleep, recreating the womb environment can be incredibly helpful. Techniques like swaddling, dimming the lights, and using white noise can aid your baby in drifting off to sleep. Responding to and soothing your baby’s cues also builds trust and security, helping them feel relaxed and comfortable. As babies experience this security, they naturally become more explorative, develop at their own pace, and eventually grow into more independent sleepers over time. To read more about the science behind baby sleep, check out my article HERE.

As you nurture your baby through patting, feeding, and gentle rocking, keep an eye out for opportunities to help them practice their emerging sleep skills. By around 3–5 months, your baby will likely begin needing less assistance to fall asleep, and that’s when we can start giving them space to navigate naps and bedtime on their own. When you book my services, I will create a customized sleep training plan based on your baby’s development. We’ll focus on strategies like managing wake windows, establishing bedtime routines, and teaching your baby to fall asleep independently after being laid down awake.

Is it really that simple? Not quite. Parents play an active role in supporting their child through this transition, and we’ll track progress based on your child's responses to ensure the best approach for everyone.

Before our consultation, I'll ask you to track two days of your child's schedule, including feedings, naps, and routines. Then, we’ll have a 90-minute phone call to dive into your specific struggles and goals, allowing me to create a customized sleep plan tailored to your little one’s needs.

Over the following two weeks, you'll continue tracking your child's progress while we check in via phone and email to make any necessary adjustments and provide ongoing support. By the end of our time together, your child will be sleeping 10–12 hours through the night and enjoying more consistent naps.

Every child responds differently to sleep training—some find comfort in a parent's presence, while others settle more easily with less involvement. Likewise, some parents prefer to be hands-on, while others feel more comfortable taking a step back. I offer both gentle and firm sleep training methods, with clear expectations for each, so you can choose what feels right for your family.

I’ve worked with babies as young as a few days old up to children age six, helping families navigate a wide range of unique sleep challenges. With a loving, consistent, and structured approach, your child can make remarkable progress toward better sleep.

💤 Book Your Free 15-Minute Sleep Consult

Curious about how sleep support could help your family? Let’s chat!This complimentary 15-minute call is the perfect opportunity to:

• Learn more about how my sleep packages work

• Share what’s currently going on with your little one’s sleep

• Ask any questions before moving forward

  
  

No pressure, no commitment—just a chance to connect and see if we're a good fit.

✨ Book your free call HERE!You’re going to do great!