Providing parents with evidenced based information to help them feel confident in the choices they make.

Hi, I'm Jo-Anne

Paediatric Sleep Consultant, NNEB Nursery Nurse, Nanny and Maternity Nurse. Mum of 3 (now aged 11, 19 and 21).

Thank you for visiting my website. You may have found me whilst looking for a baby sleep consultant so let me tell you a little bit about me and how I can help you…

I don’t consider myself just a sleep coach. My extensive understanding and knowledge of babies and children means that I can holistically support families.

My mother owned and worked in our children nurseries’ throughout my life and as I grew up I would visit every day after school and I would help. I would regularly babysit and nanny for many of the families. Eventually, I trained in Management and Personnel, but the pull back to working with children was too great. So, in my mid-twenties I retrained and began my new life, working with babies, children and their families. Firstly, as a Nursery Nurse / Nanny, then as a Sleep consultant.

As a sleep consultant, it would be easy to assume my children sleep well every night, but, like all parents, I’ve had my fair share of sleepless nights. As a mum of three, I vividly remember the joy of those early years – but I also remember times coloured by tiredness, stress and anxiety.

I have learned how important it is to understand how unique every child is. All of my children have very individual personalities and had very different sleep issues – so for each of them, I had to find different approaches to encourage their sleep, without ever resorting to ‘cry – it -out ‘. At this time, I would have loved to have reached out for someone’s help.

Now I have taken all of this experience, training and knowledge with me to work. There is no ‘one size fits all’ approach to parenting, nor to sleep. I work with each child and family individually, to help find the solution that works best for them.

My Qualifications

My role is to always listen to you and support your family towards better sleep. Together I will help identify your needs or concerns empowering you to feel like a confident parent. I have spent the past 30 years working with babies and children, and now I provide families with the best evidenced-based information so that they can go forth and make the choices that suit them and their baby.

I am a proud member of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants who recognise my expertise and abilities through their membership and a member of the IPSA where I continue to learn about the latest news regarding paediatric sleep. All this has equipped me with the tools and the knowledge to help support you and build upon your strengths through the early years. 

  • (CASHE) NNEB Diploma Nursery Nursing – In depth knowledge covering all aspects from birth up to eight years. Including health, physical, intellectual, emotional and social development and communication and play.
  • Postnatal Care (non-medical Maternity Nurse) OCN Level 4 
  • Newborn Fundamentals – Association of Professional Sleep Consultants
  • Institute of Paediatrics Sleep & Parenting. Newborn Sleep Specialist
  • IBCLC Shel Bank’s Infant Allergy, Colic & Reflux OCN Level 4 
  • NSPCC Excessive Crying
  • Lyndsey Hookway’s Advanced Holistic Gentle Sleep Training OCN Level 3 
  • Lyndsey Hookway’s Gentle Sleep Education Training OCN Level 4
  • EDS Paediatric Sleep Training for Professionals
  • Institute of Sensitive Sleep. Solving ADHD Sleep Issues (Behavioural) Program
  • Certified Potty-Training Consultant – Institute of Paediatric Sleep & Parenting
  • Special Needs Certification Course
  • Paediatric First Aid 
  • Current DBS Certificate & Insurance

I do not diagnose medical problems, but I can assess and identify issues that will help you to find the right support.

While I serve families in London and Kent, I can help tired mum’s all over the world. Over phone, emails, video chats, and more. It would be an honour to be by your side, with no judgement, just a whole lot of understanding and all the strategies you need to change your life. Contact me and let’s help you and your baby get the rest that you need!

 

Work with me…

About My Philosophy

Heart Centred

My approach is holistic, kind, responsive and takes into consideration the temperament and needs of both baby and parents and the family dynamic. I provide a caring and supportive service to help your baby or child get the sleep that they need. I listen to your concerns so that, together, we can take the gentlest approach to find the solutions that suit your family to improve your child’s sleep. 

So, if you’re struggling with your child’s sleep. I can help you. Never think that you are alone, or that the sleepless nights will not get better. I will be with you every step of the way and no matter what age, routine, or rhythms your child is currently in, there will always be a way to improve their sleeping pattern.

Throughout this service, you will learn so much about your child and how sleep works for them – and I will be there for you to make the journey as smooth as possible.