FAQ

What sleep support services do you offer for parents?

I provide personalized sleep counselling for parents of infants, toddlers, and preschoolers in Toronto and throughout Ontario. Support includes help with bedtime struggles, night wakings, naps, and early morning wakings. I work with parents to develop a sleep plan tailored to their family’s needs. I also help parents manage sleep regressions, the crib-to-bed transition, nighttime fears, sleep terrors, and sleepwalking.

Do you offer virtual sleep consultations?

Yes, I offer virtual consultations for parents across Ontario, so you can access expert support wherever you are in the province. Each consultation includes an assessment of your child’s sleep patterns, a review of your goals, and a step-by-step plan you can begin implementing right away.

What is sleep training, and is it safe for my baby and young child?

Sleep training involves gentle, evidence-based behavioural techniques to help babies, toddlers, and preschoolers develop healthy sleep habits. I provide customized support, including developing a sleep schedule and plan based on your child’s age, temperament, and your parenting values and goals. When a child’s sleep improves, everyone in the home benefits. Consistency, reassurance, and responsiveness remain central throughout the process.

Is your approach “cry it out”?

No. My approach uses gentle behavioural strategies grounded in clinical and counselling psychology and scientific research. Each sleep plan is personalized to your child’s age, sleep challenges, and your family’s comfort level. If parents’ goals include helping their child learn to self-soothe and fall asleep independently, this is done in a supportive way with reassurance and responding.

How long does it take parents to see results when they work with you?

Every child and situation is different, but most parents notice positive changes soon after implementing their personalized sleep plan. For babies, improvements can often be seen within a few days. For toddlers and preschoolers, depending on the sleep problems and the plan developed, including the pace parents choose, progress is typically noticeable within the first week. The right behavioural strategies, schedule, and sleep environment can lead to significant improvements in a child’s sleep, often quickly.

What makes your approach different from online “sleep coaches” and other sleep consultants?

As a clinical psychologist, my guidance and recommendations are grounded in clinical and counselling psychology, 20 years of experience, and scientific evidence — not trends or opinions. My recommendations align with Health Canada, the Canadian Paediatric Society, and the Public Health Agency of Canada guidelines to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Can you help if we’ve already tried sleep training without success?

Absolutely. Many parents contact me after trying their own or other programs that didn’t fit their child or family dynamic. I review what’s been tried, clarify your goals, and develop a more individualized, evidence-based plan. The focus is on consistent routines, an age-appropriate sleep schedule, and ensuring an optimal sleep environment.

Do you provide ongoing support after the initial consultation?

Yes. Follow-up sessions are recommended to review progress, fine-tune strategies, and provide continued support as you implement changes. Follow-up sessions also focus on staying on track as your child gets older, including managing nap transitions, developmental milestones, the crib-to-bed transition, sleep regressions, and common disruptions such as teething, illness, and travel.

Can helping my child sleep better, help me, too?

Absolutely. When your child sleeps better, so do you. Poor sleep affects the entire family’s well-being. Improved parental sleep reduces stress, improves mood, and strengthens family relationships – all of which benefit bonding and attachment with your child.