About SleepWorthy Consulting

About

Hi, I'm Erin Worth!

Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Certified by the Pediatric Sleep Academy

I'm a full time mom to three beautiful children who are my pride and joy! As a new mom to my older son, Declan, I tried everything in my power to get him to sleep: rocking, feeding, deep knee bends! You name it! After 9 months of sleepless nights, my precious boy became far too heavy to rock, and my husband and I were far too exhausted to continue another day in this sleepless cycle. I knew if I wanted to enjoy my job as a stay at home Mom, I had to reach out for help. After working with a Sleep Consultant, our lives were forever changed. We had a baby who went happily into his crib, slept through the night, and took long, predictable naps each day. We had a HAPPY baby!! I became increasingly interested in the science behind sleep and how beneficial sleep training my son was for our entire family. All three of my children are happier, healthier kids because they love their sleep and I'm a better Mom because of their consistent, predictable sleep schedules. I am passionate about helping other families receive the same gift of quality sleep!

You're worthy!

My Philosophy

There are many mixed messages floating around the internet about "sleep training" your baby and what that means. I am here to open the conversation, dispel the notion that the only way to teach your baby to sleep well is to let them cry it out (not true!!!) and come up with a way to establish a solid sleep foundation for your child based on what makes you feel comfortable! When I went through the sleep training process with my son I was nervous, hesitant and questioning if it was the right thing to do. I soon learned that there was SO much more that went into the process of getting a baby to sleep well, than I had any idea about. A couple years later, through becoming certified as a sleep consultant, I learned that achieving quality sleep for your child is just as much about their schedule and the times they are being put to sleep throughout the day, as it is about the method you choose to teach them independent sleep. The process is intricate and very involved, and I feel it is important for parents to know that the sleep training method is just one piece to the puzzle.

When it comes to the sometimes intimidating "sleep training methods" - there are many different methods to choose from ranging from the most gentle and gradual, to more direct. It is incredibly important to me that the method a parent chooses to teach their child independent sleep, matches their parenting style, their child's temperament, and is something everyone in the family feels comfortable with. This ranges from going into the room when your child wakes and picking them up to console them for a few minutes, to leaving them for a couple of minutes to see if they can fall back to sleep on their own, to increasing check-in intervals. What sleep training is ultimately teaching your child is to be able to self-soothe and fall asleep independently so that they do not need you to help them do so. Just like adults, babies fluctuate back and forth between stages of deep and lighter sleep all throughout the night, which after ~4 months frequently causes them to wake!

If you are ready to teach your baby how to be an independent sleeper, I am here to support you, cheer you on, and make you feel comfortable throughout the entire process. I was in your shoes!