Help! Second child a bad sleeper - A True Story
This family's first child was a "dream sleeper."
Then came the 2nd baby.
This baby did not sleep.
These parents thought he would just "grow out of it".
Everyone was exhausted.
Work was impacted.
Parents were crabby.
Exhaustion and sleep deprivation were taking its toll on the whole family.
I see this situation so frequently. As parents, we embark on this new chapter with a blend of excitement and a touch of familiarity, having honed our skills from care-taking our first child.
Yet, what was once effortless with our first child can sometimes present unexpected challenges with the second (or 3rd or 4th child). The dynamics shift, and we learn that each child is wonderfully different. What worked like magic with one kiddo might not necessarily be the solution for the next.
My clients Meredith and Patrick were in this dilemma. Mom was "anti-cry-it-out" and so she just stayed in the struggle thinking cry-it-out was her only option. After an introduction from Grandpa, they finally reached out to Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching for support.
This family experienced a Total Family Sleep Transformation and felt supported during each phase of the process. They appreciated the science and reasoning behind the steps. Mom especially appreciated my child development knowledge and empathy for Mom's feelings. Now the family is well rested and meeting up with friends since the kids are sleeping!
-Meredith and Patrick W. Child was 13 months at time of guilt-free, gentle sleep coaching.
So please remember there is hope and help available. Every child can learn their sleep skills to become a fabulous sleeper. Here is a free guide to get you started on this process.
I do NOT advocate 'cry-it-out'. I am a Gentle Sleep Coach. If you want to learn about my guilt-free and gentle process, please go to these links.
The Blissful Baby Stairway to Sleep
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