The Sleep Sense™ Method was created out of a strong belief that healthy sleep habits make for healthy children. A well-rested child is curious, energetic, happy, playful, and eager to learn.
When parents entrust me as their child's "sleep guide," either through one-on-one consultations or seminars, they are placing a great deal of trust in me, and I want to let you know that I take this responsibility very seriously.
While most books and programs dealing with child sleep issues take philosophical stands (based largely around the issue of "crying it out"), I believe that your child's sleep is more important than my personal views on this subject. That's why the Sleep Sense™ Method places so much emphasis on accommodating different parenting styles. The bottom line is that you, as a parent, need to be comfortable with your new sleep plan in order for it to work for your child!
My approach to improving your child's sleep is pretty simple:
- I'll give you honest information about WHY sleep is so important for your child's well-being. (This will give you all the motivation you need to make changes to your child's sleep habits.)
- I'll lay out an easy-to-follow, step-by-step plan that lets you make some choices about what is the right approach for your child. (All children are different, and nobody knows your child better than you do. I encourage you to use your knowledge of your child to customize his or her sleep plan.)
- I'll show you how to measure success. (No, you shouldn't expect your child to sleep 12 uninterrupted hours on the first night -- although it does happen! I'll tell you what you should expect along the way...)
A little note about the "crying" question: Since people always ask me about whether my solutions involve "crying it out," I think it's something that deserves to be addressed here.
Crying is your child's way of protesting change, and you can expect that making changes to their sleep habits will result in some protest. That's why I'm always sure to tell parents that my program will most likely involve at least some amount of protest on the child's part.
Please understand that I will never ask you to leave your child to cry alone, nor will I ask you to ignore their cries. The reason that the Sleep Sense™ Method is so effective is that it lets you develop a plan that you feel comfortable with, based on what you know about your child.
If you have any questions at all about the philosophy behind the Sleep Sense™ Method, please don't hesitate to ask! I can be reached by email at pam.nease@sleepsense.net or by telephone at (250) 575-6988.
Pam Nease, BA
Licensed Sleep Sense™ Consultant
Kelowna, BC
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Hi Pam,
I'm blown away - I can't believe this is the same baby! Jad and I are happy to report that we can now do the nap/bedtime routine, tuck Mya into her bed, close the door and walk away. I can put her to bed and go clean the kitchen and make dinner, talk on the phone and she eventually goes to sleep. She plays and babbles for about 15-20 minutes until she finds that sweet comfy spot and then drifts off.
She sleeps 11-12 hours and is having 2-3 hour naps in the morning and 1-1.5 hour naps in the afternoon. Your program has saved our sanity!
Thank you!!!!
Kira, Jad and Mya Peachland, BC
Hi Pam,
Thank you so much for your support and guidance over the past week after your seminar as I implemented the sleep sense program with Cole. It has already made a world of difference and I'm happy to say that he has now had four nights in a row without nightwakings (11-11.5 hrs sleep). Naps are also coming along but less consistent. I feel comfortable continuing on my own from now on.
I will definitely be recommending your Sleep Sense Program and services to my friends.
Take care and thanks again,
Tanya
Hi Pam,
Just needed to send you a quick celebratory note. It's only Day 4 and Will did it - he slept through that old elusive night!!! 6:30pm to 6:30am. The chocolate sprinkles on top was that he did a 1.5 hour nap today! Will rocks! Pam rocks!
Janelle Thomlinson