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Shannon Young – Canberra Gentle Sleep Consultant for Babies and Toddlers

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⚡️ I help worn-out parents get back to quiet nights and child-free beds 💛 Gentle Sleep Education (Ages 0-4)

Waking all night = overtired? Most people have he

Waking all night = overtired?

Most people have heard this piece of outdated sleep advice 🫠🫠

And does overtiredness cause dysregulation at bedtime?

Yep, you bet.

You know the feeling when you’re overtired? Like, truly exhausted, body restless, mind racing?

It’s usually harder to fall asleep, right?

But once you’re finally out… you stay asleep.

Here’s what’s actually true:

Overtiredness messes with falling asleep.

It creates bedtime battles. Tossing. Turning. Dysregulated little bodies.

But once asleep?

Overtired kids tend to stay asleep (within what’s the norm for their age of course).

Night wakings?
🛑 They’re not a sign of overtiredness.
They’re often a sign of undertiredness.

Yep—when their daytime naps were too long, or bedtime came too early, or they’ve simply hit their 24-hour sleep quota…

The body says, “Cool, we’re good.”

And then… ping. Awake again.

If this flips what you thought about sleep on its head - I’ve been there too.

There’s so much outdated info out there about baby sleep.

And I’m here to help you clear through the noise.

With real support, without sleep training.

My Gentle Sleep Guides will (amoungst other things) help you work out exactly how much sleep YOUR unique baby needs - because this is truly such a game changer for better sleep.

They’re $27.

You get instant access - so you can start improving sleep tonight.

Comment or DM me DIYSLEEP and I’ll sent you the deets.

#gentlesleepcoach #mumssupportingmums #nosleepclub #responsiveparenting #aussiemums #canadamums #singaporemums

It’s not just about blackout blinds or white noi

It’s not just about blackout blinds or white noise.
It’s also about your baby’s nervous system.

Because sleep doesn’t happen when we are dysregulated.

It happens in calm.

And some babies?

They simply need more support to get there.

More of your presence. More co-regulation. More help shifting from stress to feeling safe.

That’s not something to fix.
It’s a need to meet.

Because sleep isn’t a skill to master.

It’s a function of the rest-and-digest system.

And that system only works when your baby feels safe, connected, and regulated.

So if sleep still feels hard - even with the “perfect” bedtime and all the gear - Zoom out. Look deeper.
Your baby’s nervous system might be asking for something more.

And here’s the good news:
You can support your baby’s sleep without sleep training.

You can feel more confident in what your baby actually needs.

You can move from survival mode to something that feels sustainable.

And you can start right now! I’ve created a free guide that walks you through exactly what to look for when sleep feels off — including connection time and red flags that most sleep advice skips over.

DM or comment STARTERKIT and I’ll send you the link!

#gentlesleepcoach #babysleephelp #responsiveparenting #nosleeptraining #tiredmama

Nap trapped by day and sooo many wake ups at night

Nap trapped by day and sooo many wake ups at night?

Yep. I’ve been there. And now I help families find their way out.

I’m Shannon. Baby sleep translator + gentle sleep coach for exhausted parents who want real support (without the cry-it-out guilt).

I help tired parents improve their baby’s sleep in a way that feels good and actually works. No rigid routines, no pressure to “train,” and absolutely no overriding your instincts.

Because here’s the thing.

Babies don’t need to be trained to sleep.

They need sleep support that works with their biology, emotions, and developmental stage.

I’ve helped:
💛 Twin parents go from waking every hour to sleeping through the night
💛 Toddler families cut bedtime battles by 2+ hours
💛 Newborn mamas encourage calm, connected, sustainable sleep.

If you’re googling at 2am, doubting yourself, or just so. darn. tired... you’re in the right place.

The reviews speak for themselves 💛

Stick around — I’ve got you ✨

Let’s stop calling connection a “bad habit”.

Let’s stop calling connection a “bad habit”...

You finally get your baby to sleep. They’re snuggled up on your chest, warm and calm, and for a moment… peace.

Then it creeps in:

“You’re spoiling them.”
“They’ll never learn to sleep alone.”
“You’re creating a bad habit.”

Let me lovingly say: Nope.

These myths around contact naps? They’re outdated, fear-based, and not backed by research.

Here’s what’s actually true 👇

💡 Contact naps regulate your baby’s nervous system. They’re not a "sleep crutch".

💡 Sleep is developmental, not a skill that needs to be “taught” through separation.

💡 Responsive connection now builds independence and emotional health later.

You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing what babies are wired to need.

And if contact naps aren’t feeling sustainable anymore? You CAN shift them gently, without ditching connection or using sleep training!

Inside this week's blog, I’m breaking down 3 common myths about contact naps, what the science actually says, and simple ways to move forward if and when you’re ready.

DM me BLOG and I’ll send the full blog to your inbox!

#gentlesleepcoach #tiredmama #naptrapped #naptrapped❤️

If you’ve ever Googled “Why won’t my baby sl

If you’ve ever Googled “Why won’t my baby sleep?!” at 2 AM, you’re not alone. But here’s the problem. Most of the advice out there is:

❌ Too rigid (one-size-fits-all sleep schedules? No thanks.)

❌ Focused on “fixing” sleep instead of understanding it

❌ Not realistic for responsive, attachment-focused parents

That’s why I created my DIY Gentle Sleep Guides—so you can finally have evidence-based, practical strategies at your fingertips.

No sleep training, no rigid rules—just real solutions tailored to how baby sleep actually works.

With my guides, you’ll learn how to:

✔️ Understand wake windows & tired cues so you’re not guessing when to put your baby down

✔️ Reduce night wakings without harsh methods

✔️ Troubleshoot common sleep struggles (early rising, catnapping, short naps—you name it!)

✔️ Support your baby’s sleep in a way that feels good for your family

And the best part? You get all of this for just $27—because good sleep advice shouldn’t cost a fortune.

Ready to make naps & nights easier? DM me or comment DIYSLEEP and I’ll send you the details!

#babysleep #toddlersleep #newmama #gentlesleepcoach

Why Is Your Baby STILL Waking Up at Night?! 😩

Why Is Your Baby STILL Waking Up at Night?! 😩

You’ve followed the wake windows, tried the schedules, tweaked bedtime again… but your little one is still waking up like it’s their job. 😵‍💫

And now, the pressure to sleep train is coming at you from ALL angles.

But here’s the thing: your baby doesn’t need to be trained to sleep. They need sleep to make sense for their body, their development, and their actual needs.

And most of the “mainstream” sleep advice? Totally ignores that. 🙃

✨ So what’s actually going on?
✨ And what can you do instead of sleep training?

I’m breaking it ALL down in my latest blog post.

From why generic sleep schedules backfire to how to handle sleep regressions without losing your mind—this is the info you actually need.

💛 Comment STARS on this post and I’ll send you the link!

#babysleep #sleeptips #gentlesleep #babysleepsupport #exhaustedmama #parentingtips #nosleeptraining #responsiveparenting

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