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Transitioning from Co-Sleeping to Independent Sleep with Calm and Confident Parenting
Irene Gouge
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Irene Gouge, a coach trained by The Sleep Lady, helps families transition from co-sleeping to independent crib or bed sleeping. By implementing flexible routines and The Sleep Lady Shuffle, she successfully helped a client stop all-night feeding, include the father in the routine, and achieve independent sleep for their toddler.
At a glance
- Primary Use Case
- Transitioning toddlers from co-sleeping to independent beds
- Reported Result
- Successful independent sleep and cessation of all-night feeding
- Methodology
- The Sleep Lady Shuffle and flexible routines
“Helping families make that transition from co-sleeping to sleeping in their crib or their own bed is really great.”
“When we sleep better, we parent better.”
“They were so surprised. I always love getting the calls, like, oh, my gosh, I can't believe he's doing it.”
The interview
What is your background and experience with The Sleep Lady?
I was one of Kim's first 50 sleep coaches trained in 2011. Later down the road, I also got trained as a postpartum doula and infant feeding specialist. As a former school teacher, I saw how much sleep impacted students in their learning process.
What specific sleep struggles do you help families resolve?
I help families who have a child that might be co-sleeping make that transition to a crib or their own bed. I also work with toddlers and preschoolers on sleep manners and help families reset early rising with flexible routines.
What does the process look like when a family starts working with you?
When we hop on a call, we touch base to see the best next steps for your unique situation. If you decide to work with me, we dive into a history form to really get to know who you are and who your little one is.
Can you share a recent success story regarding co-sleeping?
I had a family co-sleeping with a toddler where the mama was not getting any sleep and wanted to change from feeding all night long. We created a plan to meet her nursing goals, help the child sleep, and include the dad. The parents were surprised and told me, 'I can't believe he's doing it!'
How do you apply these sleep coaching tools in other areas of life?
I have had a fear of dogs all my life, and we recently adopted a rescue named Scout. I have been implementing The Sleep Lady Shuffle and scaffolding to help him, becoming the 'calm, confident leader of the pack.' It shows how these tools work in all life situations.
Frequently asked
Can sleep coaching help if I want to continue nursing?
Yes. Irene Gouge notes that she works with families to create plans that meet specific nursing goals while still helping the child get sleep and transitioning away from all-night feeding.
How can I involve my partner in the sleep training process?
Irene Gouge highlights a case where a father who 'wasn't a part of the picture' for sleep was successfully integrated into the new routine, allowing the mother to finally get rest.
Is sleep coaching effective for older children like preschoolers?
Irene Gouge specifically mentions that she loves working with toddlers and preschoolers who need to learn 'sleep manners' and resetting early rising habits with flexible routines.
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About The Sleep Lady
The Sleep Lady
Official site: sleeplady.comThe Sleep Lady provides professional sleep coach training and resources founded by Kim West. They serve families struggling with exhaustion by delivering gentle, proven methods like The Sleep Lady Shuffle to help children and parents achieve restful nights. Their mission is to transform overwhelmed parents into calm, confident leaders through structured yet flexible sleep solutions.
- Industry
- Sleep Coaching and Parent Education
Topics
- sleep coaching
- toddler sleep
- co-sleeping transition
- parenting support
- the sleep lady shuffle
- family wellness
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