Every new mom knows how difficult it can be to get your baby to sleep through the night and in those first few months, every moment of rest is invaluable. But despite our best efforts, sometimes we still find ourselves facing restless nights, multiple wake-up calls, and inconsistent sleep patterns. So what can you do when you feel like you’ve … Read More
Sleep Training: 5 Tips for Success
Many parents, I personally worked with, thought that sleep training is all about cry-it-out. While although sleep training will involve some tears but it’s not only about this and there are more many methods out there where you can be with your baby during the process. But first what is sleep training? It is the process of looking into all … Read More
My Number One Question Answered
Side eyes, skepticism, and a facial expression that reads “Did I really hire this quack?” This is the best way I can explain the look a parent gives me when I say, “Bedtime will be between 530 and 630.” I’m sorry. You didn’t actually think you were going to read a blog by me that didn’t mention early … Read More
What’s it Like to Work With a Sleep Consultant?
Leave it to me to pick two careers that literally nobody knows about. First up! Respiratory Therapy. Well, at least until the pandemic hit nobody knew who we were, then everyone cared about us. Yayyy! And now, nobody cares about us anymore. Booooo. For real though Respiratory Therapist’s are kind of important so find one and thank em’. Or at … Read More
What you need to know about sleep consultants versus pediatricians
If you’re a parent who is concerned about your child’s health, who do you seek advice from? Most parents turn to their child’s pediatrician for expert advice and trusted recommendations, as they should! But when it comes to child sleep issues, a pediatrician can only provide as much advice as they have knowledge. That’s why child sleep consultants work hand … Read More
Is Investing in a Sleep Consultant Worth the Money?
I’ll be the first to admit that I did not use a sleep consultant to help sleep train my children, and I really wish I had. It would have saved me lots of aggravation, doubt, and money. I remember looking up some reputable consultants in my area but ultimately decided that I did not want to spend the money. I … Read More
Who is Your Ideal Sleep Coach?
So you just got off the phone with your best friend. You know – the one that you have everything in common with. Best friends since the first grade, you both got married in the same year, and had your first babies within months of each other. Except, one little thing is different, she’s retiring to her couch for the … Read More
Pacifier 101
As a sleep consultant and mom, I hear so much debate about the pacifier. While using and eliminating the pacifier is such a personal decision, I wanted to breakdown some of the factors you may want to consider. Pacifier Pros The AAP recommends offering a pacifier at naps and nighttime to reduce the risk of SIDS. Non-nutritive sucking is … Read More
CONFESSIONS OF A SLEEPLESS FAMILY WITH AN AMAZING ENDING! – Vanessa Vance with Parent Heroes – Austin, TX
We all struggle in parenthood. In some way. At some time. Not every milestone will come easily to every child. Why did I become a child sleep consultant? This. The struggle. My knowledge comes from going through the sleep milestone with EFFORT. When I delivered my son, my husband was very ill. He was fatigued. He could not contribute in the … Read More
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