If you have a new baby or have active young children, you know how important it is for them-and you-to get a good sleep. Getting adequate rest allows young children to fully participate in regular daily activities and allows parents to function and statistically, shows that they will have a much healthier lifestyle. Unfortunately, however, it's not always easy to get little ones to settle down at the end of a busy day.
Now on the North Shore, Leslie Black of A Kiss Goodnight Sleep Consultation, has the background, expertise and the solution for all moms & dads.
"One of the most common questions that I get from parents is how can they get their child to sleep? " says Leslie. "Because my focus as a family counselor has been primarily on parenting, I completely understand how parents end up where they do; in sleep situations they are unhappy about. I am also very aware of the effects that the lack of a baby or child sleep can have on the relationship between the parents.
A Registered Clinical Counsellor, Leslie has worked with families on the North Shore for many years. "I have a Master's Degree in Counselling Psychology and I am also a Registered Clinical Counsellor through the BCACC. I have worked with parents and families for over 6 years in North and West Vancouver as a family counsellor and a parent educator through Hollyburn Family Services."
Her experience as a sleep counsellor grew out of her own experience. "I became a sleep consultant after using Dana Obleman's Sleep Sense book with my first son William. The results were amazing-I told everyone about it and how having a baby that slept all night really changed my life. When the opportunity to be personally trained by Dana Obleman arose, I jumped at the chance. I know how great the program is and wanted to be able to share it with others moms and dads."
"The solution I can provide, is the " ability to put your child to bed early, with no fighting, to spend the evening together again as a couple and give you the confidence going to bed knowing that everyone will get a full night's sleep. Knowing that your child won't fight you to go to bed-and will sleep all night-leads to stress-free evenings for everyone. You'll even have the ability to get a babysitter for the night or weekend."
The Sleep Sense program teaches a child to sleep on their own without relying on external assistance. "The program teaches your infant or child how to self-soothe so that they are able to sleep throughout the night and take proper naps without any intervention from their parents. A Kiss Goodnight is all it takes."
It's a welcome resource for parents with busy youngsters. "I know how to support parents in this sensitive time. Everyone can teach their child to sleep through the night in a gentle and supportive way. You and your child will be much happier and healthier once you are all sleeping properly."
What is the Sleep Sense Program?
Sleep Sense is a program created by Dana Obleman that focuses on teaching a baby or child to sleep independently without the use of "props". Sleep "props" are anything that puts the child to sleep such as nursing/feeding, soothers, being rocked or patted, sleeping in parents bed etc. The program teaches the baby how to self-soothe so that they are able to sleep throughout the night and take proper naps without any intervention from the parents. A Kiss Goodnight is all it takes!
If you're looking for ways to help your whole family sleep, give Leslie a call to arrange a free 15 minute consultation at 604.984.0116 or find her online at akissgoodnight.ca
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