Supporting Sleep Means Leading With Confidence, Not Force.

Children take their cues from us. If we're hesitant, they will be too. Sometimes, our hesitation isn't about them not being ready - it’s about our own uncertainty. But when we approach sleep with confidence and a plan, it helps our little ones feel secure enough to follow our lead.

Sleep is essential, not just for your child, but for your whole family’s well-being. And while some children naturally develop great sleep habits, many need a little guidance. That’s where I come in.

At Mellow Child Sleep Solutions, I help parents like you create responsive, realistic, and sustainable sleep routines that work - without second-guessing yourself or feeling like you’re choosing between extremes.

Let’s clear something up about crying…

Before I became a sleep consultant, I stayed stuck for months in well-meaning gentle advice that didn’t shift anything for us. I avoid using the word ‘gentle’ for this very reason. That’s why I want to say this:

Just because something is called gentle doesn’t automatically mean it’s kind, easy, or effective.

And it doesn’t mean there won’t be any tears.

Change - even slow, well-intentioned change - is still change. And if it’s too drawn out, unclear, or inconsistent, it can actually feel harder for your little one. It can lead to more tears, not fewer. More confusion, more upset, and more frustration - for both of you.

What feels gentle to one child might feel stressful to another.
It all depends on their temperament. Some little ones respond well to gradual changes. Others need more clarity and structure to feel safe and secure with new changes.

And just like every child is different, so is every parent. What one parent can stick with might feel unsustainable to someone else.

I use a range of evidence-based strategies that are responsive, developmentally appropriate, and tailored to your child’s age, temperament, and your family’s preferences. So while there may be some crying, you will always be able to respond in a way that makes sense for your little one and helps move you forward. If your goal is to avoid any and all crying, I might not be the right sleep consultant for you.

What sets my approach apart?

I don’t just look at how your child falls asleep – I look at everything that impacts sleep: daily routine, sleep environment, emotional needs, the realistic demands of family life and more.

Most of the families I work with aren’t just struggling with settling – they’re stuck in the trial-and-error loop of different routines, and generic wake windows, that leave them on a constant sleep see-saw. Some days great naps but awful nights… and other days the reverse. It’s exhausting.

I help you move away from obsessing over wake windows, overtiredness, and trying to time everything just right. Instead, we work together to understand how much sleep your little one actually needs in 24 hours, and how to distribute that in a way that supports easier sleep – without the pressure or perfectionism.

I work with families over a period of 3 weeks so we have the time to adjust, tweak, and make real progress.

You’ll walk away feeling confident, supported, and no longer stuck in the cycle of trial and error.

Sleep can be easier – starting today.