Yes! The benefits of technology allow me to work with clients nationwide. Although I would love to meet you in person, we can communicate via phone, video calls, and e-mail.

During our private consultation, we will review your current sleep situation and lifestyle. After getting a better sense of your parenting style, your child’s personality, and your family’s needs, I will lay out an easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan for bedtime, naps, and how to handle night-waking. I will also use the knowledge you have of your child to customize his or her sleep plan as you will have the best sense of what approach is best for your little one. I will guide you as you teach your child healthy sleep habits, and you will learn how to respond in a way that supports your child’s needs in developmentally appropriate ways but also encourages independence. I promise that after our time together, you will feel empowered to respond to any setback.

Our work together is not done after that initial meeting. My packages are unique in that you will have extensive follow-up support for the first 2-3 weeks (with options for longer) as you implement your sleep plan. You will have unlimited access to my personal e-mail while you are implementing the sleep plan, and we will also stay in touch daily via a the snazzy walkie-talkie app, Voxer. I’ll be able to answer any questions that arise or make any tweaks if things just aren’t feeling right. I will also track your child’s sleep through a shared digital sleep log to make sure we’re on the right track. At the end of the day, my goal is to not only get your family sleeping well, but make sure you feel comfortable, supported, and confident throughout the entire process.

You can begin teaching your child healthy, independent sleep habits from birth. If you are expecting and want to learn more about how to do this or if you have a newborn from 0-4 months, check out our Prenatal/Newborn Package. Typically children are not ready for longer periods of sleep until they are older and have matured physically and developmentally. If you are interested in more formal sleep training options, I ask that your child is at least 4 months old.

Never! My definition of the Cry It Out (CIO) method is putting your child down awake, leaving the room, and not coming back until the morning. With CIO, there is no interaction during the night and thus no teaching of skills. My philosophy is a gentle approach where parents support their little one while they learn independent sleep skills. However, Oh Baby does not judge or turn away any parenting styles. If you are looking for a “quicker” method of sleep training, we can certainly explore other options.

It is normal for some crying to be involved, even when employing the gentler methods of sleep coaching. We are all very protective of our sleep routines, no one is a fan of change, and children don’t typically enjoy learning to fall asleep on their own. They may initially protest the “new way” of doing things by crying. This is normal.

The good news is using my background in infant mental health, I will teach you methods to minimize the crying and support you through the anxiety it may cause. At the end of the journey, everyone will be rewarded with a great night’s sleep.

YES! Breastfeeding and healthy sleep definitely can co-exist and live in harmony! Sleep training actually enhances the breastfeeding relationship when both mom and baby are well rested. But regardless of how you choose to feed your baby, I am here to help you reach all your sleep goals.

The short answer is no; due to safety considerations and other factors, I do not work with co-sleeping families. However, if you are room-sharing and your child has his or her own sleep space, I am happy to help you reach your sleep goals.

Yes! I provide sleep support for families with children up to 10-years-old. If you are interested in booking my services for your older child, set up a free 15-minute evaluation and let’s get started!

I really wish! Should you choose to use your HSA or FSA funds for my sleep services, I can provide you with a detailed invoice and other supporting documentation to submit to your insurance company if needed. Unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that my services will be eligible for reimbursement.

Most of the time, my clients are parents who have already exhausted all the suggestions they’ve received from books, blogs, and their immediate support system but still continue to struggle. That’s because there truly is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to sleep challenges. As a pediatric sleep consultant, I have the experience and training to recognize which problems result in specific behaviors and can work with you to develop a customized plan for your family that addresses those individual issues. I also provide exclusive guidance and encouragement during the weeks following our consultation. This is one of the things that makes Oh Baby packages so unique: I will never throw information at you and walk away. Every sleep package includes extensive follow-up support to ensure that you feel confident in handling your child’s unique sleep needs.