Holistic Pediatric Sleep

Service Description

This is a whole body, holistic nurturing approach to sleep that is rooted in attachment, development, mental health and backed by neuroscience. I work with families who are having trouble with sleep but without using separation-based techniques (aka sleep training) that modify behaviour, to support you getting better sleep quality. You will learn how to understand your child’s unique temperament, circadian rhythm and how to make parent led changes while supporting your child and your family dynamic. As a holistic sleep specialist (Isla Grace and PSAD certified) and registered dental hygienist with advanced training in myofunctional therapy, I have extensive knowledge on restless sleep, airway health, oral tie restrictions, oral dysfunction- extended pacifier use, thumb sucking etc, and oral + facial development. Together we will explore if there are underlying reasons why your child may be experiencing restless sleep (environment, physiological, or emotional) and I will help you navigate these specific challenges or learn if what you’re experiencing is considered “normal” sleep architecture and child development. Some common challenges that I help parents navigate with their little ones include (but not limited to): · Understanding biologically normal sleep and development in all stages; newborn, toddlers, school age · Night wakes- understanding what’s normal and what’s not and what to do about it · Difficult bedtimes- split nights, false starts, bedtime battles · Restless sleep · Parasomnias- nightmares, night terrors · Transitions such as- night weaning or ending breastfeeding all together, dropping a nap, moving to a new sleep space, ending bedsharing, daycare, life changes- new sibling, moving, divorce · Restricted oral tie support · Oral dysfunction- oral habits · Airway health · How to support your child’s nervous system, sensory profile, temperament, and emotions · How to support yourselves through your parenthood journey Together we will come up with a realistic plan for your current circumstances in a way that aligns with your values and supports a whole-body approach.