Certified Pediatric Gentle Sleep Coach | NYC, PA & Global
I am currently located in PA after 14 years working professionally in NYC. I now work virtually with clients all over the world as a Gentle Sleep Coach.
"Erica is a thought leader for all things birth related. Her expertise goes back almost 2 decades. She not only helped my child get to bed...she helped me uncover the parent I wanted to be, to become aware of my child's needs, each and every day." Jill
"I cannot say enough things about this wonderfully kind and professional person. Erica came into our family as a healing, nurturing, and calming presence. We were new parents with all the anxiety and naivete that comes with the gig, and it was a huge relief every single time Erica would offer her extensive wisdom, and kind energy, always making sure to build our confidence as Mom and Dad. The thing that makes Erica so special is her heart. She is truly empathic, and cared for me as a new mother, just as much as she was caring for our baby. I cannot imagine he would be as loving and trusting as he is now without her early influence. Erica allowed me to have such a happy early experience with our son, and I will forever be deeply grateful to her"
Olivia Wilde
"I have learned SO much in the last week and am over-the-moon happy that my 5mo old seems to finally be getting quality sleep and much more of it! Almost everyone that comes over to visit seems to notice how much happier and well-rested the little guy is! He is so peaceful during his nighttime routine now it’s almost as if he’s enjoying it and knows I’m helping him get the good sleep he needs. It’s really sweet and I am loving our routine together every night. Every day since he was born I would spend HOURS bouncing on the ball attempting to get him to sleep and sometimes it honestly just felt like I was making him more awake and agitated. Something you said stuck with me - it’s almost as if he felt his energy needed to match the energy of me bouncing up and down on the ball. Proud to say I haven’t bounced on the ball in over a week now! I don’t feel pressure from others who have done CIO or other sleep training with babies who are 6 months or younger. He is doing so well and getting so much more sleep now even after just one week of your tips and guidance so I’m really proud of him and feel infinitely better about his sleep (and mine) than I did when I first reached out to you. You are truly a sleep magician". Diana
Gentle Sleep coaching is a gradual, developmentally-aware approach to sleep that doesn't require leaving your child alone to cry. It's a method that offers plenty of support while giving the child the space they need to learn new sleep skills or to sleep independently. Parents utilize their inner knowing all while gaining new perspective and tools to achieve their goals. Read more about my approach.
Olivia Wilde
"I have learned SO much in the last week and am over-the-moon happy that my 5mo old seems to finally be getting quality sleep and much more of it! Almost everyone that comes over to visit seems to notice how much happier and well-rested the little guy is! He is so peaceful during his nighttime routine now it’s almost as if he’s enjoying it and knows I’m helping him get the good sleep he needs. It’s really sweet and I am loving our routine together every night. Every day since he was born I would spend HOURS bouncing on the ball attempting to get him to sleep and sometimes it honestly just felt like I was making him more awake and agitated. Something you said stuck with me - it’s almost as if he felt his energy needed to match the energy of me bouncing up and down on the ball. Proud to say I haven’t bounced on the ball in over a week now! I don’t feel pressure from others who have done CIO or other sleep training with babies who are 6 months or younger. He is doing so well and getting so much more sleep now even after just one week of your tips and guidance so I’m really proud of him and feel infinitely better about his sleep (and mine) than I did when I first reached out to you. You are truly a sleep magician". Diana
Gentle Sleep coaching is a gradual, developmentally-aware approach to sleep that doesn't require leaving your child alone to cry. It's a method that offers plenty of support while giving the child the space they need to learn new sleep skills or to sleep independently. Parents utilize their inner knowing all while gaining new perspective and tools to achieve their goals. Read more about my approach.
Gentle Sleep Shaping package ~ babies under 6mo
- an in-depth intake form and review.
- a 60 min phone consultation looking at your baby's developmental needs for his exact month of age.
- 2 scheduled (20-30 min) follow up calls used within one week.
- support via your sleep journal (I provide insight for further success, in between calls).
- personalized look at naps, bedtime routine, night wakings, sleep associations, and coping techniques.
- *option of choosing a consult with no follow up support
"I have learned SO much in the last week; almost everyone that comes over to visit seems to notice how much happier and well-rested the little guy is! Proud to say I haven’t bounced on the ball in over a week now! After just one week of your guidance, I feel infinitely better about his sleep (and mine) than I did when I first reached out to you.". Diana
The Complete Gentle Sleep Coaching Package ~ children 6mo and up
- an in-depth intake form and review.
- one comprehensive 60 min phone consultation.
- 8 scheduled (20-30 min) follow up calls used within 3 weeks.
- support via your sleep journal (I provide insight for further success, in between calls).
- personalized look at bedtime routine, bedtime coaching, night wakings, early rising, and naps
- *option of choosing a consult with no follow up support
"Erica helped me navigate the emotional changes from leaving a co-sleeping relationship and helped us slowly integrate a new bedtime routine. Within a few weeks, we established a REAL nighttime routine for my youngest (not just lumping him in with the routine for my older two) and he was sleeping, through the night, in his own space." Jessica
Family Wellness Support ~ 45 min Wellness calls cover topics ranging from:
- Practicing and Re-conceptualizing Self-Care as a Parent
- New notions of Body Image
- Managing the Overwhelm & normalcy of changing moods
- Tips for staying mindful
- The New Sense of Self & how to cope
- Navigating Your Baby's Sleep the gentle sleep way
- Going Back to Work or Staying at Home realities and transitions
- Choosing outside Caretakers and what to expect
- Exploring your unique Parenting Style
- Getting to Know your Baby through observation and intuition
- Looking at New Forms of Intimacy with your Partner (and single parenthood insight)
- Navigating changes in Personal Relationships
- Long-term Physical and Emotional Health
- Building your Support Village
- Toddler sleep troubles and worry you missed your window of sleep training
- Navigating Partner Disagreements about Approaches to Sleep Learning
- Working through Parenting Guilt
- Compassionate Parenting with Healthy Boundaries
"We were new parents with all the anxiety and naivete that comes with the gig, and it was a huge relief every single time Erica would offer her extensive wisdom, and kind energy." Olivia Wilde
It's going to get better! Currently your child may:
- have difficulty falling asleep
- wake frequently through the night
- co-sleep but neither of you are sleeping
- have difficulty napping
- have unusual sleep cycles
- wake tired or cranky
- have nightmares and night terrors
- be sleep-deprived
- be an early riser
- not go to bed without an elaborate routine
- wake 10 times during the night
- not be napping well
- be going to bed too late
- not have a set bedtime
- be nursing all night long
- not have his own sleep space
- be overtired and acting out
- have a sleep routine that no longer works
- be transitioning from crib to bed
Soon, your child will:
- Go to bed at an age appropriate time.
- Happily and independently fall asleep.
- Sleep through the night (or have minimal feeds!).
- Wake up after the sun rises!
- Take long, restorative naps.
- Enjoy going to sleep.
"I found Erica when I didn't even think I needed sleep assistance. I felt aligned to her gentle sleep process and thought that maybe it was something we should try out with our 13-month-old. We'd been co-sleeping with him, having never co-slept with our oldest two, and lately, it was becoming disruptive. I very much loved being close to my son at night but knew that it was making transitions (in all aspects of our life) more difficult. Erica heard this loud and clear and helped me navigate the emotional changes and slowly integrate a bedtime routine. We started small and she made gentle and kind suggestions to help us one night at a time. Within a few weeks, we established a REAL nighttime routine for my youngest (not just lumping him in with the routine for my older two) and he was sleeping, through the night, in his own space. It felt like a miracle but it was also really just Erica's knowledge and understanding of baby sleep patterns alongside her invaluable experience working with families for many years. She's patient, warmhearted yet firm in her support. She was exactly what my family needed and I highly recommend her!" Jessica
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