Motherhood was supposed to be natural.
You imagined picnics at the park and smiling faces at the beach.
Instead, it’s an epic tantrum just to get in (and then out) of the bath.
Leaving the house is so frustrating, you dread the morning.
You’ve read the recommended books and articles. You follow all the accounts.
How come it’s only your child who isn’t sleeping?
In the good moments - you’re in awe of the incredible tiny human you’re raising.
And in the tough moments - it’s hard not to wonder, is my child normal?
Or worse, is my child broken?
Am I failing at this parenting thing?
I am here to remind you - your child is incredible and you are the best parent for them.
If you are tired of bad advice, confusion and guilt, I can help you make sense of your child’s behaviour and sleep so you can parent with clarity through all the seasons of life.
What I Do
Parents typically reach out when they are stuck. Often it’s,
challenging bedtimes that just aren’t getting easier
aggressive behaviours that don’t respond to anything you try
power struggles and defiance that make leaving the house feel impossible
big transitions like starting daycare, school or welcoming a new sibling
Parents who work with me report,
a stronger, warmer connection with their children
a sense of fulfillment in parenting
confidence, that doesn’t depend on their child’s behaviour
and yes, increased cooperation, better sleep and a reduction in aggressive behaviours
Using my Intuitive Approach we work toward understanding, clarity and empowerment.
Understanding: This is the foundation. I guide you through what developmentally appropriate behaviour looks like at your stage. I share the insights necessary to nurture a beautiful relationship and support your child in reaching their full potential.
Clarity: Many of our struggles have more to do with current culture than our kids. By getting clear on the context, I help you move from ‘performance-based parenting’ to ‘values-based parenting’.
Empowerment: Together we come up with a plan using relationship-building tools and strategies. I provide the compassionate accountability necessary to nurture your growth.
If you like the sound of this - get started with a free 15-minute introduction call here.
Who I Am
In the spring of 2016, I became a mother, in the physical sense…but it was years before the role truly became my own.
The beginning was spent chasing perfection, the aesthetic nursery, the ideal sleep schedules and organic baby foods.
With the birth of my second in 2018, the illusion of control vanished as I struggled to manage two kids, a career, a marriage and a household. I wondered constantly, “Is it supposed to be this hard?”
I began studying attachment theory at the Neufeld Institute and 10+ courses later I find myself a deeply rooted developmentalist, speaking the language of relationship above all else.
In my quest for a good night’s rest in the deeply polarizing world of infant sleep, I completed a 9-month certification as a Baby-Led Sleep and Well-Being Specialist where I was able to combine sleep science with attachment theory.
After several years of study, I found myself striving to ‘perfect attachment,’ I realized I had missed the point - we aren’t meant to do this perfectly or more importantly - alone. In 2022 I completed my Matrescence Apprenticeship with Jessie Harrold to answer another big question, ‘How do we support the development of the mother alongside the child?’
Today I do my best to weave my soul back into everyday life and share my journey to help change the narrative of what it means to be a mother.
I offer my insights, support and compassion as a coach to other families looking to do things differently.
Join me.
“Children do not experience our intentions, no matter how heartfelt. They experience what we manifest in tone and behavior.”
