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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)

Ever feel like everyone swears by “drowsy but aw

Ever feel like everyone swears by “drowsy but awake”, but every time you try it, it’s a complete disaster? 😂

You are NOT alone, and you’re definitely not doing anything wrong.

Here’s the thing: “Drowsy but awake” only works for a tiny percentage of babies — and it mostly comes down to their temperament, not your technique.

Some babies? Chill enough to roll with it.
Others? Need way more support to fall asleep, and that’s completely normal!

✨ Your baby isn’t broken.
✨ You’re not failing.
✨ You just need a sleep approach that’s tailored to your real-life baby (not some random internet rule).

And if you’re ready for a plan that actually works for your little one, DM me SLEEPYTIME — let’s work together to build a strategy that feels good for both of you. 💛

#drowsybutawake #babysleephelp #gentlesleepcoach #responsiveparenting #youngsleepsupport

I was standing in the hallway, lights dim, holding

Generic schedules? Nope. ❌ If that “perfect s

Generic schedules? Nope. ❌

If that “perfect sleep schedule” from Google is making things worse, this one’s for you.

Let’s just say it: generic schedules are the worst.

You Google “X month old sleep schedule” and boom - you’re handed a chart with exact wake times, nap durations, and bedtimes like your baby’s a robot.

Except your baby? Hasn’t read the chart.

One minute they’re wired at bedtime.

The next, they’re crashing 90 minutes after waking up.

You’re stressing, tracking sleep like you’re a full time detective, and wondering if you’re somehow doing it all wrong.

Here’s the truth no one tells you.

Most of those sleep schedules are built off the maximum recommended sleep totals 🤯

Which means they’re asking more sleep of your baby than they likely need.

So your baby fights sleep, bedtime takes forever, and naps become a hot mess.

And the kicker?

There’s no actual evidence supporting most of these strict schedules.

Like… none.

In my practice, I’ve tossed the generic schedules completely.

Instead, we figure out exactly how much sleep your child needs (no more, no less), and build a rhythm around them.

Because when sleep fits your baby, and not a one-size-fits-all chart, you see:
✅ Easier bedtimes
✅ Fewer false starts
✅ Longer stretches of sleep
✅ Way less stress for everyone

One of my recent clients went from 2 hour bedtime battles to her toddler falling asleep in 15 minutes flat.

All from ditching the cookie-cutter schedule and making a few simple shifts.

You don’t need a rigid schedule.
You need one that actually works for your family.

Have you tried a schedule that made things worse?

Tell me in the comments what that looked like—I bet you’re not alone.

#gentlesleepcoach #holisticsleepsupport #nosleepclub #tiredmama #aussieparents

No sleep training. No guilt. No second guessing ev

No sleep training. No guilt. No second guessing every wake window and every decision.

Just a responsive plan that actually works, and feels good for both of you 💛

If this feels like the dream…
It’s not just possible.
It’s exactly what I help tired parents do every single day.

If you’re contact napping 24/7, rocking on repeat, or co-sleeping out of survival, I can help.

Inside my 1:1 sleep support, we:

✅Create a realistic plan that aligns with your values
✅Support your baby’s sleep without compromising connection
✅Help you feel confident, clear, and actually more rested (finally)

Because this?
This rested, thriving version of you + your baby?
It’s not a fluke.

It’s what happens when you stop following sleep advice that doesn’t sit right, and start following a plan specifically designed for your family.

Comment STARTERKIT and I’ll send you my free gentle sleep guide to get you started—or DM me “support” if you want to find out more about how I can help you get from exhausted to rested.

#responsiveparenting #gentlesleepcoach #mumssupportingmums #nosleepclub #canberramums #sydneymums

…you know, the one who doesn’t tell you to sle

…you know, the one who doesn’t tell you to sleep train.

Because when your baby’s waking 57 bazillion times a night, the last thing you need is a plan that leaves you both in tears.

I don’t do sleep training.
I don’t do one-size-fits-all schedules.
I don’t do “ignore them and they’ll learn.”

What I do?

Holistic, gentle, responsive sleep support.

Support that honours your baby’s emotional needs and your exhaustion.

Support that actually helps you get more rest - without making you feel like you’re doing it wrong.

I’ve been there.
Bleary-eyed. Touched out. Doubting everything.

And I know for a fact:
You can support your baby’s sleep without disconnecting.
You can make changes without leaving them to cry.
You can want more sleep and get it - while still being responsive.

If you’ve been waiting for someone to say,
“Yep, there’s another way…”
Hi. It’s me.

This is a space for the parents who are done with the pressure,
who want real support without the side of guilt,
and who are so ready to sleep without sleep training.

You’re not broken.
Your baby’s not broken.
And sleep doesn’t have to be, either.

Drop a STARTERKIT in the comments and I’ll send you my free Gentle Sleep Starter Kit— packed with ways to get you more rest without sleep training a single thing.

#gentlesleepcoach #nosleeptraining #responsiveparenting
#sleepwithoutsleeptraining #exhaustedparentclub #moresleeplessguilt

That “no eye contact” rule? Nah. Ever been to

That “no eye contact” rule? Nah.

Ever been told to avoid eye contact at bedtime so you don’t “overstimulate” your baby?

Same. And it’s complete BS.

Because babies don’t need disconnection to fall asleep.

They need safety and support.

My youngest used to look up at me while I rocked him to sleep—big smile, eyes locked on mine—and then just… melt. Nestled into my arm. Asleep within minutes.

Not because I avoided eye contact.
But because he knew I was there.

And when I did avoid it? (Because y’know, I’m human. And sometimes I was distracted. Or managing a toddler.)

He’d hold out. Wait.
Until I looked back at his sweet little face.
Then he’d settle.

Because his nervous system didn’t need distance.

It needed connection.

And no—I’m not saying you need to stare into their soul like a laser beam. 👀😅

But gentle, loving eye contact?

That’s not what’s keeping your baby awake.

There’s nothing wrong with doing whatever’s easiest and feels right for your family.

And there’s nothing wrong with wanting to change things if they feel unsustainable.

Both are valid.

Been told to avoid eye contact or “break the gaze” and it didn’t feel right?

Drop a STARTERKIT below in the comments and I’ll send you my free Gentle Sleep Starter Kit, full of ways to get you more sleep in a way that actually feels good.

#gentlesleepcoach #responsiveparenting #babysleephelp #nosleeptraining #tiredmama #gentlesleep #mythbustingmama

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