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Why is sleep so important?
‘Sleep is the power source that keeps your mind alert and calm. Every night and at every nap, sleep recharges the brain's battery. Sleeping well increases brain power just as weight lifting builds stronger muscles, because sleeping well increases your attention span and allows you to be physically relaxed and mentally alert at the same time. Then you are at your personal best’ Dr. Marc Weissbluth, author of 'Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child' (2015).
Testimonials
"I was initially skeptical of engaging a sleep coach as everything I needed I could find online. What I didn't anticipate was the value of the individual evaluation of your child's habits and having a personal coach to encourage you to stick through the hard times. We had amazing results in just seven days which I never would have predicted nor stuck with the program without Elaine's encouragement and reassurance." Issac
"The approach took us from screams at every bedtime, both milk and dummy crutches and multiple wakings during the night to FULL 11 hours a night sleep with no resistance and a happy dummy free and clutch free child in 10 days! We perfected nap times too. Elaine has been a constant support to us throughout." Zarah
"Elaine was so patient and took the time to understand the issues and created a bespoke plan that fitted us perfectly. After just 4 days we started to see vast improvements with our LOs sleep and she is now sleeping 11-12 hours THROUGH THE NIGHT. Elaine you truly are fantastic and so good at your job - I will be recommending you to everyone I know." Ivy
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Hello!
Hi, I am Elaine, the founder of Counting Sheep Sleep Consultancy.
I am a mother of two young girls living in Amsterdam. I can certainly relate to many families' sleep struggles. I used a sleep coach myself. I felt annoyed that I could not get my daughter to sleep a whole night without her waking many times. I had been a secondary school teacher for 10 years. I thought I should be able to solve my child's challenges myself. How difficult could it be? My friend used a sleep coach and recommended I try one.
Within a week of working with the coach my daughter slept through the night. The results were amazing. My child slept 12 hours a night and was happier in the daytime. I got my energy back, my confidence as a parent back, I got my evenings back and I no longer dreaded bedtimes. The whole family was happy!
I decided I wanted to use my experience and skill set of working with people as a teacher and begin a new challenge. I enrolled on the Certified Dana Obleman Sleep Sense Programme. I am now a successful infant sleep consultant and run my own business.
My goal is simple: I want to help all the family enjoy a full night's sleep with a little support from me! It really does work!
What I do!
I work with families who are ready to make a commitment to follow tried and tested methods. I coach, guide and support parents step-by-step to teach their infant or toddler how to sleep through the night independently. The coaching always starts with a focus on the bedtime routine and making small alterations.
Parents can also expect to learn about the importance of sleep and what their child needs. This helps to develop parents' confidence to support their child through the coaching process. When parents trust me and the method, and are consistent with their child’s bedtime routine, families will achieve their sleep goals.
I cannot say it is a cry free process. Crying is one of the ways children communicate their needs. But I do not follow the 'leave your baby to cry out’ method. I use gentle proven strategies for teaching your child to sleep through the night tailored to your child's sleep needs. I offer a range of packages to meet your family's sleep needs.
What’s next?
The next step is very easy. Click here to book a free 15 minute consultation. Let’s get your family sleeping!
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The Lamb Package provides 1:1 coaching to solve a range of common sleep problems families frequently encounter with children aged from four months to six years old. This package provides support Monday to Friday, and comprises the following:
- A 15 minute consultation by phone.
- Questionnaire to provide a detailed evaluation of your child’s sleep habits, daily routine and the challenges you are facing.
- Phone call to discuss the questionnaire responses. Using this information to decide what sleep method will work best for your child.
- Using the Sleep Sense methods, a customised gentle sleep plan will be created that is tailored to your child’s sleep needs, developmental stage and your families goals.
- 60 minute Facetime or Zoom call to implement the personalised plan that has been created for your child.
- Daily review of the sleep log Monday to Friday.
- Four 15 minute phone calls.
- A 15 minute closing call when we have completed the coaching.
- Support for two - three weeks depending on your child’s development age, (Typically 2 weeks for children under 36 months and up to three weeks for older children).
- Handouts to support your child’s sleep goals in the future - sleep / wake windows, nap transitions, daylight savings and what to do during illness.
This package may be more suitable than ‘The Lamb Package’ for families who want contact every day with Elaine especially if parents are feeling nervous about starting the coaching process and would like to feel more confident implementing the plan; knowing they can talk to Elaine 7 days a week.
This package is also required if you want to coach several children at the same time.
The package includes everything in The Lamb Package plus:
- Daily review of the sleep log seven days a week through WhatsApp, Messenger or text.
- Two additional 15 minute phone calls to be used during the coaching period.
The Flock package is for families who would like to coach several children at the same time, and is available as an addition to The Lamb Package or The Big Sheep Package.
For each additional child the cost is €195.
(30 minutes) €55
This service is for previous clients who have completed a full package and have found themselves with a new sleep issue or need some advice about any of their child’s changing sleep related needs, such as advice about a new schedule, or they need reassurance about changes they are planning to make to their child’s routine, such as returning to work or maybe transitioning their child from a cot to a bed.
Schedule a 1 hour or 30 minute consultation with me. If you do not use all the time on the call, your minutes can be saved and used at a later time.
Congratulations on your new arrival!
It’s a wise decision to teach your baby healthy sleep habits right from the beginning of his or her life, and to know what to expect in the first few months. The Spring Lamb package will educate parents on the importance of sleep, the science of sleep, the development needs of a newborn, and what simple methods and routines you can use to establish healthy sleep habits.
This package comprises:
- A 30 minute interactive presentation.
- A 15 minute follow-up call.
- A copy of the presentation with all the vital information you need for your newborn baby's sleep.
Counting Sheep Sleep also provides bespoke workshops for groups of parents or day care centres. For rates and more information contact elainedelbary@gmail.com
All prices include 21% BTW
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- I can’t put into words how much Elaine’s guidance has changed our lives! We were having horrendous broken nights with our 14mo and this was having such a negative impact on us - sleep deprivation is awful. As soon as we had the first call with Elaine she put us at ease and we knew she was going to give us all the right information and structure needed to help our LO to sleep. Elaine was so patient and took the time to understand the issues and created a bespoke plan that fitted us perfectly. After just 4 days we started to see vast improvements with our LOs sleep and she is now sleeping 11-12 hours THROUGH THE NIGHT. Elaine you truly are fantastic and so good at your job - I will be recommending you to everyone I know. Thanks so much!
- I was initially skeptical of engaging a sleep coach as everything I needed I could find online. What I didn't anticipate was the value of the individual evaluation of your child's habits and having a personal coach to encourage you to stick through the hard times. We had amazing results in just seven days which I never would have predicted nor stuck with the program without Elaine's encouragement and reassurance.
- I can’t put into words how much Elaine’s guidance has changed our lives! We were having horrendous broken nights with our 14mo and this was having such a negative impact on is - sleep deprivation is awful. As soon as we had the first call with Elaine she put us at ease and we knew she was going to give us all the right information and structure needed to her our LO to sleep. Elaine was so patient and took the time to understand the issues and created a bespoke plan that fitted us perfectly. After just 4 days we started to see vast improvements with our LOs sleep and she is now sleeping 11-12 hours THROUGH THE NIGHT. Elaine you truly are fantastic and so good at your job - I will be recommending you to everyone I know. Thanks so much!
- My daughter had never been a good sleeper and I was skeptical she could ever be! At 18months old I felt like I had completely lost all control and decided to work with Elaine at Counting Sheep to try and make bedtimes easier! Elaine’s coaching gave us a step by step and informative plan that was easy to follow. She really got to know the difficulties we were facing and found the perfect method and approach for us. She is supportive, never judgemental or patronising and extremely friendly and easy to talk to. The approach took us from screams at every bedtime, both milk and dummy crutches and multiple wakings during the night to FULL 11 hours a night sleep with no resistance and a happy dummy free and clutch free child in 10 days! We perfected nap times too and Elaine has been a constant support to us throughout. The process can be tough so it was amazing to have Elaine’s support via phone and email. I am amazed and feel the difference it makes to our family life. I 100% recommend Elaine to all sleep deprived parents!
- Elaine is extremely respectable Sleep Consultant. It was unfathomable for to think that 12 hours sleep a night was achievable for a 1-year-old that wouldn't sleep for more than 2-3 hours at a time. Elaine's special talents in handling and solving various types of problems, articulating the science behind the organised plan and supporting the emotional needs of both the child and parent was both professional and unique. She has the capacity to identify the boundaries of a specific problem, gather necessary information and undertake a rational analysis. Moreover, Elaine is organised in her work, meticulous in every step and eager to reach valuable results for her efforts. Thank you!
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