True gentle sleep support embraces a parent’s natural intuition, encouraging them to respond to their child’s needs. It is an evidence-based approach, using the latest science on infant and child neurodevelopment, as well as attachment theory, to support healthy sleep and family dynamics. Gentle sleep never encourages a parent to avoid responding to their child.

No. Sleep is a developmental skill, which means it isn’t something that can be trained. As your child’s brain continues to develop, they unlock the ability to sleep longer stretches, soothe themselves, and more. Sleep training is typically a one-size-fits all approach, which ignores that normal pediatric sleep ebbs and flows. In short, sleep training isn’t evidence-based.

Confidence in your parenting instincts and tools to support developmentally appropriate infant and pediatric sleep.

Sadly, many parents are lacking in education about what normal, developmentally-appropriate infant sleep looks like. Gentle sleep coaching starts by helping give you realistic expectations for your child’s sleep. There are always tools families can adopt to improve both your child and your quality of sleep. Sleep coaching may include: sleep environment assessment and adjustments; education on self and co-regulation; guidance on healthy sleep hygiene; sample bedtime or nap time routines, and more.