Sleep consulting may be helpful if your baby or toddler is having ongoing difficulties with settling, frequent night waking, short or difficult naps, bedtime struggles, early morning waking, or relying heavily on feeding, rocking or being held to fall asleep.During your free Sleep Assessment Call, we’ll talk through what is happening and your goals, and I’ll help you decide whether personalised behavioural sleep support is appropriate for your family.

Before we meet, you’ll complete a detailed sleep questionnaire and sleep log so I can understand your child’s current sleep patterns, routines, habits and challenges.During our 1-to-1 consultation, we’ll discuss what may be contributing to the current difficulties and work through a personalised behavioural sleep plan based on your child and your family’s needs and preferences.You’ll leave with clear, practical steps and an understanding of what to expect as you put the plan into practice.

No. You will not be asked to simply leave your child alone to cry until they fall asleep.I use responsive and gradual behavioural sleep strategies, with the aim of helping your child develop more independent sleep skills while taking your comfort level and parenting preferences into account.That said, gentle does not necessarily mean there will be no tears. Some children may become upset when a familiar sleep pattern changes. The goal is to support your child through that change rather than leave you feeling that you have to cope with it alone.

Not necessarily.Night feeds can be an important part of an infant’s routine, and whether they are appropriate to change depends on your child’s age, current feeding pattern and your goals.Sleep training does not automatically mean removing night feeds. If reducing night feeding is one of your goals and agreed upon by your child's paediatrician , we can discuss behavioural approaches around sleep.

Not necessarily.Where your child sleeps is a family decision. My role is to help you work on sleep habits and settling skills within the sleep environment and parenting approach that works for your family.If you are room-sharing, your child can still learn healthy sleep habits to support independent sleep. However, co-sleeping on the same bed is not recommended.

Every child and family is different. Some parents notice changes within the first few days, while others need more time and consistency. The pace depends on your child’s age, temperament, current sleep habits, the approach chosen and how consistently the plan can be implemented.Rather than promising a specific number of nights, my goal is to give you a realistic plan and ensure you are well supported through this journey.

Real life happens — children get sick, routines change, travel happens and some weeks simply don't go according to plan.Your support period is designed to allow us to review what is happening and make reasonable adjustments along the way. You don't have to feel that one difficult night means you've failed or that the whole plan needs to start again.If your child becomes unwell, however, medical assessment and treatment should take priority, and sleep training postponed until your child has recovered.

Sleep Dream Grow provides behavioural sleep consulting, which is separate from my medical practice.Although I am a paediatrician, my role during a sleep consultation is not to provide paediatric consultation, diagnosis or treatment. Sleep consulting does not replace medical assessment when a child may have an underlying health problem.If something discussed during the consultation suggests that your child may need medical assessment, I will recommend that you seek appropriate medical care.

Not every sleep difficulty is behavioural.If your child's sleep concerns raise questions that may require medical assessment, I will let you know that behavioural sleep consulting may not be the appropriate next step and recommend that you seek medical care from an appropriate healthcare professional.

Your package includes a detailed assessment, a 60-minute 1-to-1 consultation, a personalised sleep plan and 3 weeks of follow-up support.The exact pace of progress varies between families, so I focus more on helping you understand the process and implement the plan consistently.

Your 3 weeks of follow-up support begins on the first night of sleep training (after your personalised sleep plan has been discussed with you during the 1-to-1 consultation). That way, you begin with a clear understanding of what to do while getting support right from the beginning as you put the plan into action.

You won't be left alone with a plan.During the support period, your child's progress will be reviewed via daily sleep logs for us to fine tune the sleep plan along the way. You can share your child's progress, difficulties and questions with me. We can review what is happening and make appropriate adjustments to the behavioural strategies where needed.The aim isn't perfection. It's helping you understand what is happening and find a practical approach for your family.

Yes.Sleep Dream Grow supports babies and toddlers with a range of behavioural sleep challenges, including bedtime resistance, frequent waking, early morning waking, naps and difficulties settling independently.The approach and expectations are adapted according to your child's developmental stage, temperament and your family's circumstances.

That's completely fine.You don't need to work this out on your own before contacting me.The free Sleep Assessment Call is an opportunity to briefly discuss your child's age, current sleep difficulties and what you hope to achieve. We can then determine whether personalised sleep consulting is appropriate and which type of support may be suitable.