Meet Susan
Hi there! And, WELCOME!
Hi, I’m Susan. I’m your pediatric sleep consultant!
It’s so nice to meet you and I’m truly glad you found me.
I’ve always been someone who needs good sleep. I can’t function without at least 8 solid hours, and now, as a mom of two girls, I’m grateful to say they both sleep 11 uninterrupted hours in their own beds every night.
There’s nothing better than finishing our happy bedtime routine, tucking my kids in, and knowing they’ll stay asleep. That means I’m free to recharge whether it’s a Peloton ride, a glass of wine, catching up with my husband, or binge-watching a favorite show.
But it wasn’t always this way.
For a long time, bedtime was the most dreaded part of the day. Sleep deprivation hit me hard. It affected my work, my patience, my relationships, and my ability to even feel like myself. When my youngest was six months old, things hit rock bottom: she was waking every two hours, only napping on the go, and often ended up in our bed. We were in pure survival mode, willing to do anything just to get a little rest.
Sleep deprivation hit me hard. It affected my work, my patience, my relationships, and my ability to even feel like myself.
Like you, we tried everything (and I mean EVERYTHING): cry it out, Ferber, the Snoo, every kind of sleep sack (Magic Merlin, Zipadee Zip, weighted options), endless Google searches… nothing worked. I was exhausted, defeated, and scared this was just going to be our life for years. Was my baby broken? Was I?
That’s when a friend shared her “secret weapon”. She had hired a sleep consultant. We decided to give it a try, and honestly? It was the best investment we’ve ever made in our kids. I still kick myself for not doing it sooner (and for not doing it with my oldest, too!).
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​The transformation was life-changing. My baby started sleeping, my husband and I were rested and connected again, and our whole family finally had energy to enjoy life. My baby even started hitting milestones faster once she was well rested. That experience inspired me to help other families find the same relief.
Like you, we tried everything (and I mean EVERYTHING)…
nothing worked... was my baby broken? was i?
As both a former Pre-K/Kindergarten teacher and a mom, I know how crucial sleep is for a child’s development… and how harmful poor sleep can be. In my 12+ years of teaching, I could always tell the difference: a well-rested child was ready to learn and thrive, while a sleep-deprived child struggled. Parents would often admit, “They don’t sleep well at night,” and it never surprised me. It really is like night and day - your child can feel like Jekyll and Hyde depending on their sleep.
As both a former Pre-K/Kindergarten teacher and a mom, I know how crucial sleep is for a child’s development… and how harmful poor sleep can be.
So, if your little one is struggling with sleep, please know: you’re not alone. I’ve been in your shoes and I know how completely draining it is.
The good news? You don’t have to keep living this way. Imagine your nights free from constant wakings, your child resting peacefully, and you finally having the space to breathe again. What would you do with that time and energy? The possibilities are endless.
I’d love to help you get there. Let’s talk about what’s going on with your child’s sleep and how we can get your family back on track. Schedule your free 15-minute call today! Let’s do this together.
My Method
No one likes to hear their baby cry. No one. And although I don't use the Cry It Out method, tears are often involved. Why? Because babies cry, that is how they communicate, and they will be telling you, through tears, that they don't like change. And that is exactly what sleep shaping/training is - it is changing the way your child falls asleep. With my program, we will work together to make the transition to sleep as smooth and easy as possible for everyone involved. I will teach you what to expect and exactly what to do which is nearly half the battle.
I believe our jobs as parents is to make our babies and children feel safe and secure and also to teach them good habits. This is true when learning how to sleep as well and this philosophy is the cornerstones of my methods. My methods, while not no-cry, are the most supportive options of sleep shaping/training available. They are based on an interval reassurance program with the option of staying in the room with your child with a gradual exit plan.
You will be involved in supporting your child in this work - they will not be left to do this completely on their own! I walk my clients through a sequence of scaffolded steps that will teach your baby the skills necessary to fall asleep on their own and stay asleep without the help of anyone or anything. Sleep is a skill that can be taught and nearly all sleep challenges can be solved with the right coaching. And, through this work, you will continue to support your child in forming a secure child-parent attachment.
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Finally, at the end of our work, you will have a Star Sleeper, a happy child, and you will be back in control, knowing how to respond to your child's sleep needs...as a bonus, you will be getting good sleep yourself!
My Favorite Things
In my experience as a mom and a sleep consultant, there are some products I love to recommend that make life, and going to sleep, a little easier. Here are some of my favorite things.
Sound machines
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Sleep Sacks
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Clocks
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Humidifiers
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Other Baby Things
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