“In peace I will both lie down and sleep, for You alone, Oh Lord, make me to dwell in safety.” -Psalm 4:8

When my daughter was born, that verse became my lifeline. In the beginning, I could not imagine “peace” and “sleep” belonging in the same sentence ever again.

If that is how you feel, then you are in the right place. I provide compassionate, research-based strategies for parents in all walks of life who want to bring rest back into their homes. If you are a first-time mama, a foster parent, a seasoned dad, or a pastor, leader, or friend wanting to help a loved one, I would love to work with you!

Here at In Peace Sleep, we do things a little bit differently. While the importance of good sleep for the development and functioning of your baby is not lost on me, your sleep, mental well-being, and confidence as a parent are also in the forefront of my mind. Before ever beginning the process of sleep-training, we will implement simple mindset and behavioral changes that can drastically improve your child’s sleep. My hope is that you will end our time together equipped, empowered, well-rested, and ready to navigate the ups and downs of parenthood.

What We believe:

1. You are the best caretaker for your child.

Whether you are the biological, step, foster or adoptive parent of the child in your care, we believe that there is no one better to care for your child than you. At In Peace Sleep, we do not want to take your place as the parent. Rather, we want to help equip you to provide your child with the sleep skills that they need in order to thrive. You are the parent. We are only here to help.

4. Parenting takes a village.

Ever feel like you don’t know what you’re doing as a parent? You’re in good company! None of us do! While some might feel that parenting comes more “natural” than it does for others, we all need the wisdom and knowledge of those who have gone before us. Sleep happens to be one of the most bewildering aspects of parenthood. Luckily for us, many seasoned parents and sleep researchers have done the hard work of discovering the basics of good sleep. It’s our job to apply that knowledge. Let’s do it together.

2. Your child is valuable beyond words.

Every child is a miracle. Yours included. Everything that we do is driven by this belief.

5. You can do this!

Some moments (or days) will feel overwhelming. Others will make you question if you’ve ever known what love was before having a baby. In every moment, we are rooting for you!

3. You, your child, and your whole family need sleep.

We all, babies and children included, have a biological need for sleep. Some might have you believe that real parents can walk on water and thrive on 4 hours of sleep. in the real world, both you and your child benefit when healthy habits are established.

FAQs

  • Sleep is foundational for your child’s development! Just as we feel the effects of sleep deprivation, babies do too. Good sleep aids in their physical and cognitive development, and is pivotal for emotional regulation.

    For more information on the positive affects of getting adequate sleep, check out my blog here.

  • Yes! Some babies seem to come out of the womb ready to snooze, while others find that they have more of an affinity for crying into the wee hours of the morning. If you are here, my guess is that yours did not come out with a sleep mask over their eyes. Don’t worry, I’ve been there. All babies have the capacity (and the need) to sleep a good amount. I trust that we can help your baby to become a good little sleeper, too.

  • Formal sleep training should not happen any earlier than 4 months of age but good sleep habits can be established from birth! The best time to start helping your child sleep well is now. If you establish healthy habits from the start, you may be able to avoid sleep training altogether!

  • Nope! There is so much fear-mongering around sleep training so I completely understand a parent’s hesitation. But evidence shows that sleep training is not only safe, but can be very beneficial for your child’s development. We all want what is best for our children, and I want what is best for yours.

  • Unfortunately, yes. You may have discovered by now that babies cry. At this point, it is their primary communication tool. Our job as parents is to learn how to respond to their cries appropriately. Although sleep training will likely elicit more tears in the moment, it will hopefully reduce the tears to come and will help you discern what your child is truly calling out for.