Gentle Sleep Coaching and Parent Wellness | NYC & Global
I work virtually with clients all over the world as a certified Gentle Sleep Coach.
Together, we will help your child learn to achieve their best sleep.
"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."
Olivia Wilde
"My 5mo old seems to finally be getting quality sleep and much more of it! 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. 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. 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. 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
"My 5mo old seems to finally be getting quality sleep and much more of it! 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. 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. 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. 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.
one-time Gentle Sleep Strategy Session
- Not ready to commit to a complete package? Have one specific issue or general questions about sleep and your current sleep strategy? Need a second opinion?
- I offer a 45 minute call to improve strategies, review questions, and explore your challenges.
The 2 week Gentle Sleep Shaping package ~ for babies under 6mo
- in-depth intake form and review.
- sleep space review
- a comprehensive 60 min phone consultation looking at your baby's developmental needs for his exact month of age.
- 5 scheduled follow up calls, to support your progress.
- daily review on our shared sleep log to: evaluate progress, provide insight and tips, suggest day-by-day adjustments, and navigate all situations as they arise.
- personalized look at naps, bedtime routine, night wakings, sleep associations, and coping techniques for parents to get through this delicate time.
- breastfeeding insight: information on how to protect and maintain the nursing relationship and breast milk supply
- in-depth review of your child's temperament as it pertains to sleep
Note: Most babies under 6 months of age have a very difficult time self soothing. This is normal. There are gentle, and modified techniques to help your infant get more rest, day and night.
"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 4 week Gentle Sleep Coaching Package ~ for children 6mo and up
- in-depth intake form and review.
- sleep space review
- a comprehensive 60 min phone consultation to create our action plan.
- 12 scheduled follow up calls, to support your progress.
- daily review on our shared sleep log to: evaluate progress, provide insight and tips, suggest day-by-day adjustments, and navigate all situations as they arise.
- personalized look at bedtime routine, bedtime coaching, night wakings, early rising, and nap coaching.
- breastfeeding insight: information on how to protect and maintain the nursing relationship and breast milk supply
- in-depth review of your child's temperament as it pertains to sleep
When babies reach 6 months, they can learn to fall asleep without a crying-it-out method. With hard work on your part, and all my support, your child can gently let go of certain sleep associations.
"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 ~ add additional 45 min wellness calls to your sleep package. Explore popular topics:
- Practicing and Re-conceptualizing Self-Care as a Parent
- New notions of Body Image
- Managing the Overwhelm & normalcy of changing moods
- The New Sense of Self & how to cope
- Going Back to Work or Staying at Home realities and transitions
- Choosing outside Caretakers and what to expect
- Exploring your unique Parenting Style
- 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
- Learning healthy boundaries as a Parent
With a background in lactation, professional postpartum support, and New Parent group facilitator, my signature wellness sessions will help you find clarity, hope, wisdom, and joy on your parenthood journey.
"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
"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
"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." Jill
"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." Jill
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