About Me

Hello, I'm Shannon.

I’m a Mum of two & a Gentle Sleep Educator.

I help exhausted parents to lovingly improve their child’s sleep so that they can get back to enjoyable nights and a child-free bed, all without the tears or stress of traditional cry-it-out sleep training methods.

As a reformed sleep-deprived parent myself, I’ve lived the transformation that I now guide my clients through. I’ve personally navigated through all kinds of sleep situations with my two little loves, such as early rising, bazillions of night wakes, and sleep-sapping challenges like reflux, colic, tongue-tie and all of the illnesses and teething.

More formally, I have completed the below education:

• Gentle Sleep Educator OCN Level 4 – Babyem
• Holistic Sleep Coaching (Mini) Course – Dr Lyndsey Hookway
• Certified Infant & Child Sleep Consultant – Baby Sleep Consultant Training
• Special Needs Sleep Certification – Institute of Paediatric Sleep and Parenting
• Member – International Association of Child Sleep Consultants
• BA Psychology – Macquarie University

I founded Young Sleep Support because I know how hard sleep deprivation can be, and how it can impact everything in your life, from your relationships, to your physical and mental health.

My goal is for Young Sleep Support to be a lifeline for exhausted parents, providing evidence-based, actionable solutions that are literally made for you and your child.

my education

What if I told you there was a better way?

You’re sick of hearing about all of the one-size-fits-all, harsh sleep training methods that the sleep industry promotes—you’re looking for a compassionate approach that respects your child and aligns with your gentle parenting style.

You want to guide your child to sleep more independently but in a way that continues to build a secure attachment and trust, and doesn’t erode it.

You’ve considered traditional sleep training, but the thought of letting your child ‘cry it out’ clashes with your values and stresses you out. You’ve also thought about bringing them into your bed, but that stresses you out too.

You’ve tried DIY sleep solutions from books to blogs but they’ve felt too impersonal and generic, and lacked the customisation and guidance that your child’s unique needs require.

Perhaps you’ve even sought advice from parenting forums, only to be overwhelmed by inconsistent recommendations and a lack of professional support.

I get it, and I’ve been there. And I’m here to offer an alternative.

What if we could transform bedtime from a challenge into one of your favourite parts of the day? Imagine enjoying peaceful evenings, restful nights, and being confident in the knowledge you have gentle, expert-designed tools to support your child’s sleep in a way that feels right to you.

Sound good? You’re in the right place! Let’s tackle this sleep thing together.

My Values

My non-negotiables when I’m working with my clients:

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"Prior to getting assistance from Shannon, my 22 month old daughter had never slept through the night.

Every night we would experience multiple wake-ups with hours of resettling. Shannon’s approach was very gentle and informative. She provided us with so much support. Since starting… our daughter has learnt how to self settle and is now sleeping through every night.”

-Alexandra B.

next steps

How I can help you:

I firmly believe great sleep should be within reach for everyone, so I’ve developed a range of options for sleep support and coaching to suit every need and budget, from my free resources to my DIY sleep guides right through to my most supportive 1:1 packages. Let’s get you some sleep!