MY STORY
I never set out to become a sleep consultant, but looking back, every step prepared me for this work.
For over 20 years, I ran a Childminding setting where I cared for up to 100 children and babies through to Secondary school age, My approach was natural and unhurried: no plastic toys, no screens, just curious little minds exploring the outdoors and engaging in creative play. I followed the Curiosity Approach long before I knew it had a name, and I watched children thrive when given time, space and real connection. Sleep was always part of that picture. I adapted countless nap routines, listened to parents describe difficult nights, and offered gentle guidance when exhaustion took over
Then there was my own family. I had my two youngest children in my 40’s while working full time, which meant fitting their routines around a house full of other people’s babies. Having children across different decades taught me something invaluable: parenting advice changes rapidly. What was recommended with my older children was questioned by the time my younger ones arrived. I have lived through shifting guidance on sleep positions, feeding and routines.That experience makes me adaptable and open-minded, never dogmatic about “the only way” because I have seen how much changes and how much stays the same
My family is blended now, with nine children in total, ranging widely in age and need. They have taught me that there is no universal approach to anything, least of all sleep. What works for one child might not work for their sibling , and that’s not a failure- it is just life
My daughter’s journey with my Grandson , Teddy, deepened my understanding even further. Teddy has Cystic Fibrosis and from three weeks old he needed medicine with every feed before settling back to sleep. Watching my daughter navigate with such grace reminded me that parenting challenges come in all forms, and what families need most is someone who listens without judgement and supports without rushing
Since stepping away from Childminding I have been struck by how often parents still reach out for reassurance. They ask about routines, feeding,sleep , behaviour, questions that reveal how isolating parenthood can feel, especially when you are doing it without nearby family. That is when I realised that this is the work I am meant to do now. Not caring for children in my home, but supporting parents in theirs, with all the experience and empathy I have gathered along the way
How I Can Help
Working with me means working with someone who has been in the trenches, not theoretically , but in real, messy, beautiful everyday life. I work with families with children uop to 5 years, supporting you through developmental leaps, sleep regressions and all the bedtime battles that come with those early years. I have cared for children through every stage imaginable during my Childminding career and I have learned the best solutions come from listening first and prescribing second
My approach is rooted in gentleness and individuality. I do not believe in one “right” way to help a child sleep , and I will not ask you to follow a rigid method that does not sit well with your instincts. Instead, we will talk about your child’s temperament, your family’s rhythms and your goals, realistic achievable ones that account for real life, not Social Media perfection. Whether you are navigating the four-month sleep regression, battling bedtime resistance in a toddler or simply despeerate for a full nights sleep, I will help you create a plan that feels manageable and kind
What families tell me they value most is my calm, reassuring presence. I won’t judge how you have been coping or make you feel like you have been doing it “wrong”. Parenting is hard enough without added guilt. I will offer practical strategies based on what I have seen work across many children, but always with flexibility and an open mind. If something does not feel right for you we will adjust, we will adapt together
Ultimately, I believe every child deserves the gift of restful sleep and every parent deserves support that feels warm, trustworthy and rooted in real experience. That is what I am here to offer