Sleep Consulting by Gentle Journey Sleep Co.
A Note from Lisa: To better serve our sleep clients, I have moved all 1-on-1 sleep consulting and education to my dedicated sleep brand, Gentle Journey Sleep Co. You’ll still receive the same heart-centered care Nurtured Foundation is known for, with even more specialized resources.
INTUITIVE & GENTLE SLEEP TRAINING THROUGH GENTLE JOURNEY SLEEP CO.
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Tired of Sleepless Nights? How Our Cleveland Sleep Consultant Can Help Your Family
Traditional sleep training methods can feel rigid and uncomfortable for some families. We believe in an intuitive and gentle sleep approach at Nurtured Foundation. We work with you to understand your child's unique needs and temperament and then develop a personalized sleep plan that feels right for your family.
What is Gentle Sleep Consulting?
Gentle sleep consulting is a responsive approach to infant sleep that prioritizes the attachment bond while establishing healthy circadian rhythms. In our practice helping Cleveland parents (and parents nationwide), we move away from 'cry-it-out' methods, focusing instead on environmental shifts, age-appropriate wake windows, and soothing techniques that respect the baby’s temperament and the parents' comfort levels.
Why Choose Gentle Sleep Training for Your Baby
Intuitive and gentle sleep training empowers you to understand your baby's cues and develop a sleep plan that respects their natural sleep patterns. It prioritizes responsiveness and gentle techniques to promote self-soothing skills. Gentle sleep training also emphasizes gradual changes and creating a calming bedtime routine. Both approaches aim to help your baby learn to sleep independently while minimizing stress and tears.
Our Sleep Support Process
Holistic Assessment: We analyze feeding, environment, temperament, parenting philosophy, and current habits.
Customized Sleep Plan: A step-by-step guide tailored to your family's unique lifestyle and the child’s temperament.
Real-Time Coaching: Daily text or phone support to navigate nap transitions and bedtime hurdles.
Long-Term Success: Tools to handle future travel, illness, and developmental regressions.
Will my baby cry during sleep training?
While some protest is normal during any routine change, my gentle philosophy ensures you are never asked to ignore your baby’s needs. We focus on being "low-intervention," meaning we provide comfort and presence as your child learns the skill of independent sleep, ensuring the process is as tear-free as possible for everyone involved.
If your baby is younger than 5 months, we can still help! We offer 30 or 60-minute consultations on newborn sleep, focusing on establishing healthy sleep habits that can set the stage for intuitive/ gentle sleep training down the line. Additionally, we provide in-home overnight newborn care with our postpartum doulas who can help implement these early sleep foundations while you get some much-needed rest. Learn more about our overnight newborn care here.
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Our pediatric sleep consultant, Lisa, is not only trained and/or certified with four (4) sleep programs, but has also been working with 0-4 year olds for over 30 years. She has a solid understanding of infant and toddler development, behavior and sleep.
Lisa also offer a unique approach to sleep consulting. She takes a holistic approach to the child and family. Lisa also offers intuitive methods that support responsive & attachment parenting.
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early wake-up times
waking up multiple times nightly
nap inconsistencies
having to rock/hold to sleep
having to feed to sleep
nap transitioning not going well
bedtime battles
crib-to-bed struggles
getting a child from your bed to theirs
and more…
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Professional, experienced, and dual-certified sleep training
Sleep consultant who is a certified lactation counselor (CLC)
Sleep consultant who is also a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner who looks at the many facets of children and is passionate about their overall physical, mental, and emotional wellbeing
Sleep consultant with over 25 years of working with newborn-4 year old
Methods of sleep training that cater to your family’s philosophy on parenting including attachment parenting-no cookie-cutter plans here!
Support for you and your family throughout the process
Sleep packages based on your needs or 30-minute/60 min consults for those who don’t need a full package
We will never charge you extra for multiples
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There are many methods to sleep train. While many traditional methods have some level of tears (they are a natural reaction to change), there are methods that are slower, gentler, and involve fewer tears. All our methods include parental support throughout the process. The degree to which you want to support is up to you!
We do offer customized plans that are designed for low to no tears to support those parents with an attachment parenting philosophy, bed share, and/or have higher needs babies/toddlers. We will work with your family to find the best method for you and your child.
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The answer is no! As a certified lactation counselor, our certified pediatric sleep consultant is passionate about keeping nursing sessions if that is what the family desires. Sleep training does not mean you cannot nurse at night. We will focus on how many feeds you’d like to keep, what times make the most sense for you and baby, and have a plan to wean when you are ready.
Parenting babies and toddlers how to sleep doesn’t mean you have to stop nursing! These are two completely different things.
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We have you covered! We offer 30 & 60-minute phone or Zoom consults to answer all your sleep questions!
Common questions are:
Based on age, how many naps should my baby have?
How do I know if it’s time to drop a nap?
What does sleep look like, based on age?
How can I start to wean at night?
Why is my baby taking short naps?
Suddenly, my baby isn’t sleeping well. What can I do?
How do I get my baby back on schedule after an illness, teaching, travel, etc?
My toddler is out of the crib and won’t stay in bed. What do I do?
How do I flip nights and days?
How do I gently get my child from my bed to theirs?
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We offer support to families with newborns through age 3. Support before 16 weeks, is working with parents on education of newborn sleep, creating schedules, and healthy sleep environments through our phone/Zoom consults. From 16 weeks through age 3, we can provide not only phone/zoom consulting support but also sleep consulting packages to get your child falling asleep on their own.
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As a Board Certified Holistic Health Practitioner, our Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant is able to offer customized sleep plans and support to meet each unique family’s needs that address all aspects of the child and family such as:
Age
Temperament
Overall health
Developmental skills
Emotional wellbeing
Nutritional needs
Parental philosophy
Childcare setting
Appropriate schedules
Sleep goals
Once we discuss all the factors involved, our sleep consultant will design a sleep plan specifically for you. We do not use one specific method to sleep train. We believe each child and family has specific needs that need to be addressed in each plan. You will not find a “one size fits all” method or plan with our sleep training services.
We frequently work with families that identify as attachment parents!
A Sleep Consultant with a Gentle Touch
Lisa, the founder of Nurtured Foundation, provides all expert sleep support through her specialized brand, Gentle Journey Sleep Co. As a specialist who has trained in four sleep programs and authored 'Waiting for the Morning Sun,' Lisa brings a deep, holistic focus.
Lisa isn't your average sleep consultant. She's a sleep expert who crafts personalized sleep plans grounded in intuitive, gentle sleep training.
Since 2008, Lisa has supported families as a certified postpartum doula and newborn care specialist. This experience, coupled with her dual certification and additional training in sleep consulting, allows her to see the bigger picture regarding sleep.
Lisa understands that "one size fits all" doesn't work for families. She factors in each child's age, temperament, and even your parenting philosophy to create a plan that feels right for you. Her intuitive and gentle approach prioritizes responsive techniques and building a strong sleep foundation, minimizing stress for everyone involved.
As a certified lactation counselor (CLC), Lisa is also passionate about supporting breastfeeding families. She believes sleep training and breastfeeding can co-exist, and she'll help you find the perfect balance.
Lisa's motto? Loving boundaries builds security, and security brings sleep! Let her guide you on the path to peaceful nights for your entire family.
Many FSA and HSA plans cover sleep consulting. Check with your benefits coordinator for coverage.
INTUITIVE & GENTLE
SLEEP TRAINING OFFERINGS
30-60 minute Sleep Consultations
Don’t need a sleep plan or sleep training services, but have questions?
We have you covered!
Lisa is available to schedule 30 or 60-minute calls to talk about your sleep needs.
Whether you need more information on infant sleep, advice on naps, early wake-ups, or something else, sleep-related, Lisa can help!
Newborn Sleep Class
This private class on Zoom will go over newborn sleep science, schedules, expectations, the sleep-feed connection, and more.
Let’s start your sleep journey informed, empowered, and with a plan! This private Zoom class will go over newborn sleep science, schedules, expectations, the sleep-feed connection, and more.
Sleep Solution Package
60-minute sleep consultation by phone or video to go over the intake form discuss your sleep goals, evaluate the sleeping environment, and decide on the best sleep method to reach those goals.
Create an age-appropriate schedule.
Create up to a 3-phase plan to help you make the changes to reach your sleep goals.
Provide one (1) week of follow-up support and coaching via the Rested app/phone 8a-10p.
All plans are customized to meet the family's goals. We offer attachment-style parenting methods as well as traditional methods.
Additional schedules are provided to have on hand as your child ages.
Plan for weaning night feeds
Option to add additional weeks of support.
“Lisa was amazing with our gentle sleep training. She answered my tons of questions and was kind about my new mom anxiety. It was like having a friend to talk to everyday about how I was doing! It was an amazing experience.”
-Chelsea C.
Client Success Stories: Happier Sleep for Families
“We utilized Nurtured Foundation to help us with sleep for our six-month-old and highly recommend. Lisa was very knowledgeable and helped create a custom plan for our baby. I felt supported and helped throughout the process. We are so happy we decided to hire a sleep consultant - if you are on the fence, just do it. There is really no price I would put on reducing sleep deprivation in the early months.”
-Kali J.
“We found Lisa to be an incredibly honest, passionate, and knowledgeable person. I could not have achieved sleep training without her guidance and support. Lisa has a solid understanding of all things sleep, lactation and mental health and provided a completely tailored sleep plan that worked for me and my family. Our sleep plan went better than I ever expected. Our lives have CHANGED now that we are getting better sleep. I could not recommend Lisa with Nurtured Foundation enough, as she is certainly an expert in this area. Even if you think sleep training is not for you, Lisa will help modify the plan to get you sleep!”
-Felicia B.
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