Restful Parenting - Holistic Infant and Child Sleep Consultants
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13 August 2018
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12 August 2018
Such a cute idea!! A handprint flamingo!
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11 August 2018
If you still have some traveling do this summer, check out our summer special!
Elisa and Pam have put together a Summer Travel Sleep Package for all of our travellers, campers and wanderers! :) We can help you prepare for your child’s sleep while away from home and get you back on track quickly once back home. Traveling with children can become stressful when children are off schedule, potentially sharing rooms and adjusting to all new environments. If you would love a plan of action, tips and recommendations to ensure quality sleep while away, this Summer Special is for you! With this package you will receive:
*A video with advice, tips and tons of helpful information to help you figure out your child’s sleep while away from home
*A private 30 minute phone call with one of us, to discuss your travel plans and your child’s sleep. We will answer all of your questions and help you prepare for your upcoming travels.
*A video to help you get back on track once you have returned home. This will get you started on the steps you need to get sleep to where it was before you left home.
And of course, we will also send you any extra resources you may need.
All of this for $150! Let us help ease some of that travel stress so you can relax a little too. :)
To reserve your spot, book the date and time that works best for you: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
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11 August 2018
You finally get into the groove of planning your day around your child’s two daily naps and suddenly, you find yourself with a child that no longer sleeps in the morning. Although this sounds ideal because you can finally spend your mornings getting out to have some fun with your child, you may find it’s not as simple as that— you are in the middle of the 2-1 nap transition! What can you expect from your child when dropping from 2 naps to 1?
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10 August 2018
Is your baby ready for a sleep schedule? Check out our recommended sleep schedule and read our blog post for more info on getting your baby on a schedule: https://restfulparenting.com/sleep/child-ready-schedule
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09 August 2018
Not sure which of our services you should sign up for? We’ve created this chart to give you a quick glance at our service options to help you decide! Then book with us on our services page at: https://restfulparenting.com/services
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08 August 2018
Are you subscribed to our Youtube channel? Check it out here and subscribe! Help us get to 100 subscribers so we can customize our channel name :)
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07 August 2018
Do you find yourself dealing with temper tantrums? We’ve got a few tips on the blog for how to handle a toddler temper tantrum…
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06 August 2018
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05 August 2018
Are you dealing with numerous night wakings? We've got some tips on the blog:
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04 August 2018
Is your child phone obsessed? We've got some tips on the blog: https://restfulparenting.com/…/child-phone-obsessed-temper-…
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03 August 2018
Here is a sleep tip for those early morning nappers
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02 August 2018
So true! What are some songs your child has sung that made you realize this?
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01 August 2018
lol! This is definitely what we probably looks like some days!
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31 July 2018
Are you stuck in the 11am nap trap? Read all about it on the blog
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30 July 2018
We hope you are having a great summer!
Elisa and Pam have put together a Summer Travel Sleep Package for all of our travellers, campers and wanderers! :) We can help you prepare for your child’s sleep while away from home and get you back on track quickly once back home. Traveling with children can become stressful when children are off schedule, potentially sharing rooms and adjusting to all new environments. If you would love a plan of action, tips and recommendations to ensure quality sleep while away, this Summer Special is for you! With this package you will receive:
*A video with advice, tips and tons of helpful information to help you figure out your child’s sleep while away from home
*A private 30 minute phone call with one of us, to discuss your travel plans and your child’s sleep. We will answer all of your questions and help you prepare for your upcoming travels.
*A video to help you get back on track once you have returned home. This will get you started on the steps you need to get sleep to where it was before you left home.
And of course, we will also send you any extra resources you may need.
All of this for $150! Let us help ease some of that travel stress so you can relax a little too. :)
To reserve your spot, book the date and time that works best for you: https://restfulparenting.as.me/
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30 July 2018
Sigh. Do toddlers even eat sandwiches?
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29 July 2018
Oh my gosh! I totally got goosebumps when I saw this in our All Things Sleep and Parenting group. Thank you Karen! I do love each one of the families that I work with and I am so happy that I was able to help Karen and her family!
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01 January 1970
I have worked with Restful Parenting for both of my children and I could not be more pleased. They are amazing and knowledgeable women who are genuinely passionate about helping you understand your child’s sleep patterns and provide education on healthy sleep habits. Not to sugar coat, there was no magic in the program. A lot of hard work and commitment from my husband and I went into making the plan work but Elisa's continued support was key to getting successful results. If we ran into hiccups, she was able to give us ideas and guidance on how to get back on track. I really liked how the plan was tailored to our family’s needs and not just one way. At the end of the day, the best feeling is knowing that my kids are able to fall asleep on their own and that we have time for ourselves. Thanks ladies!
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01 January 1970
I highly recommend Restful Parenting!! Pam & Elisa have helped me so much and my 1 year old sleeps like an angel now! I joined the Restful Parenting Sleep Coaching Program when my daughter was 8 months old. The 6 month sleep regression hit me hard. At first I thought it was just a phase and then at 8 months my little one was still waking 6-8 times in the night and I needed help! With Pam & Elisa's guidance and encouragement we went from 6-8 wakes to 2 wakes within 3 days! As long as you're determined and consistent you're going to see change. They are both so kind and caring and truly want to help in any way. I loved being a part of the facebook sleep group; it is nice to have the support of others going through the exact same things.
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01 January 1970
These ladies are amazing. They truly do take a holistic approach in solving your sleep challenges. Not only do they have personal experience with their own children, other parents' children and with being professional nannies, they also have LOADS of training and understand the science behind sleep. Most importantly, because they take a holistic approach, they really understand how vital it is to keep the parent-child bond intact and that building emotional wellness needs to be the foundation of healthy sleep. When you work with Restful Parenting, you don't have to let your child cry them self to sleep there are other positive and emotionally connected ways!
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01 January 1970
I cannot say enough good things about Pam. She’s always there when I need help with sleep. Before becoming a parent, I just assumed babies slept anywhere! I made every sleep mistake possible! Pam has helped me with schedules, breaking sleep crutches, knowing what’s next, early rising, proper napping, etc. She’s just incredible. She makes me feel great about my efforts, she gives options depending on what we’re comfortable with, answers the plethora of questions I have with clarity and detail, I could ramble forever but I highly recommend her services if you’re having issues with sleep! She takes the time to know you, your baby and your family. Don’t hesitate. She’s an angel on Earth. She WILL change your life. � Thank you Pam!
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01 January 1970
We had great success with the group coaching program. The support from both Pam and Elisa as well as from other group members was the main reason for our success. The advice and guidance offered can be catered to how your family lives and can easily be adapted which was nice as things changed with my growing baby. We would recommend them to anyone. We wish we would have used their services when our first born was younger.
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01 January 1970
After hearing so many wonderful things about Pam and Elisa I can't believe how disappointed I was with their services. I paid for the new DIY program and worked with Pam. I understand completely that the DIY program is for parents who feel they need help with the set up, but can follow through with the program on their own and we totally felt prepared for that.
We filled out a lengthy and in-depth intake form where we able to list all of the issues we were having and I felt confident submitting that that we would get the help we needed because my daughter had a rather interesting case. However, when we were sent our "plan" it was as if our form was not even looked at. The plan was first off tailored to a boy and not a girl, which was one of the first questions in the intake form. Then, the plan was obviously a copy/paste plan for each family as it was 90% education pieces about sleep and needs of each child at each age, not for my child's specific age group. There was nothing in there about our plan for our child's needs.
After receiving that, I had a one hour phone meeting with Pam to discuss the plan. I will say that Pam was great to speak to even though there wasn't much info presented. We talked about what to do in certain situations and that was it. There were no alternatives, there were no options if certain things didn't work and to be honest, their plan follows what most easily googleable articles will tell you to do, which we had already tried previously. I thought that maybe the info we had discussed would be emailed to me after as well and it wasn't.The reason we paid for support was to get help past that, which I explained in my intake form and to Pam directly. Needless to say the program did not work for us. I posted on one of their posts and was told to pay for additional support.
On top of all of this, there was absolutely no follow-up from either of them to see how the program worked which is SO disappointing especially as this was a new program they were launching and it seems like following up would be important to make sure the program is working effectively. Also, I had paid within a certain timeframe to be included in a group follow up call and was never contacted about that either.
We chose this program because it fit our budget, we had heard great things and we desperately needed help but it felt like a complete money grab as we literally paid triple the price for an hour of their time and we likely would have received the same information for one of their 30-60min quick calls.
If I had known this is how they run their business, I definitely wouldn't have invested any money. They dont seem to care about their clients or else some sort of contact would've been made even just to see how things went. I know many are happy with their services and that's great, but we obviously didn't receive the same quality service.response / report this review -
01 January 1970
I loved every minute of my involvement with Restful Parenting. I started by going to one of Pam's classes at Blossom Education in North Bay and thus began our journey to a better sleep. I am now part od the group session, and let me tell you these ladies are great with their on going support and answering all questions. This group session helps you communicate with other moms that have or are going through similar experiences. I am so grateful that Pam and Elisa are open minded about how you as a parent want to handle your childs sleep. Thank you ladies, started our 2nd week of sleep coaching and you ladies gave me the confidence to do so. �
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01 January 1970
This was a great investment! The entire experience was outstanding. From the initial consult to the ongoing support, we felt that we were given the support required to complete the training. The end result? A very happy baby who sleeps like a king and two incredibly happy and well rested parents. Thank you Pam!
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01 January 1970
With Pam's support and guidance we have gone from sleep deprived and exasperated to rested and confident. Before connecting with Pam I had serious reservations about sleep coaching and whether it would work for our family. Pam designed a plan that we felt comfortable with and worked for our son's age and temperament. She guided us every step of the way and helped work through challenges with us. Our son is thriving with the routine and we are all better rested. I highly recommend Restful Parenting to any family struggling with sleep.
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01 January 1970
Pam has been a lifesaver! I bed-shared with my son from newborn - 11.5 months old after trying EVERYTHING in between to get him to sleep independently. I contacted Pam in hopes of breaking the habit and preparing him for daycare. I figured it would be a tough feat since he had been used to bed-sharing for so long, but Pam made the transition stress-free, easy, and painless for everyone. My son very quickly learned to sleep in his own room, and throughout the night. The plan’s Pam provided allowed a gradual transition so that my son’s ability to self-soothe and sleep independently grew stronger each night. There was no “crying it out”, but rather a step system of support that worked fabulously. My son wasn’t once distressed throughout the process it was shockingly easy to transition! Pam was in constant communication with me and was quick to answer any questions I had or advice I needed. I can now put my son in his crib while he’s awake and walk away, and he will fall asleep on his own with no problems. I can’t recommend Restful Parenting enough! Pam gave me my sanity back and gave me the step by step tools to help my son sleep independently (and to fall back asleep on his own if he wakes!) I was initially on the fence about trying sleep coaching because I wasn’t sure how it would all work, but I can say it’s 100% worth it. I wish I had got in contact sooner. Thank you Pam! I’m so happy to have my own bed back and a good night’s rest finally!
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01 January 1970
Hiring Restful Parenting is one of the best decisions we made! Pam helped us set our little one up for success before we even started the coaching, was flexible with us when we weren’t quite ready to start and supported us throughout the whole process. Our little one is now an amazing sleeper (goodbye exercise ball we used to have to use to put him to sleep!). Pam gave us the tools we needed to deal with not only the initial training, but bumps along the way.
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01 January 1970
Pam and Elisa have a magic touch! Through help via a Facebook program, email and video chats, they have been able to help me slowly transition my son into a better sleeper. I’ve witnessed these ladies, through these mediums, transform babies with a variety of challenges, age ranges, temperaments. I am very pleased thus far with our experience!
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01 January 1970
Thank you so much, Pam! Working with you to help our little guy get better at falling asleep independently really helped as all as a family. We were stressed due to the lack of sleep and with your help, we have better, more consistent sleep (for everyone!). We knew we could count on you to guide us through this process in a gentle, non-judgemental way. It was a huge relief to talk with you and know that you completely understood our situation. It was clear that you knew your stuff! I have already recommended Restful Parenting to friends who are having sleep troubles and I will continue to recommend you to friends who need some help and encouragement tackling infant sleep. Thank you very much!
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01 January 1970
I honestly couldn't thank enough Elisa for all the work she has put in helping our family. There are not words to express how kind, reassuring and supportive she has been to me in the process of getting our little one to sleep. I thought I had all the answers for sleeping and never considered sleep training until friend of mine recommended them and totally changed my perspective and realized how precious is the work they do and how in a matter of days i had learned so much about my baby . I would recommend Restful Parenting to all moms that want to enjoy their babies without feeling exhausted.. Thank you Elisa for all you do.
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01 January 1970
My son was a terrible napper so when my daughter started struggling with her naps, I figured I was destined to have terrible nappers. I had a pick your brain call with Elisa and put her tips into action and am happy to say that my daughter has consistently been napping 1.5h+ for both of her naps for the past few weeks!
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01 January 1970
I have been working with Pam for the last 3 weeks. The best thing we ever did!!! We have a 3.5 year old that has been sleep trained in the past so I know it works
Pam was amazing. Her suggestions were extremely helpful and we have seen a lot of improvements. I would highly recommend Pam!! Thank you so much:):)response / report this review -
01 January 1970
Pam and Elisa are wonderful. Not only are they both mommas who know exactly what you are going through but they are also highly educated in babies and toddlers. Being able to work with either of them will be the best decision you ever make!
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01 January 1970
We took the newborn sleep class with Pam from the very beginning in order to better understand newborn sleeping patterns and we are so glad we did! We learned so much from her! We put into practice every suggestion. Then, we consulted in individual sessions periodically if we had questions or concerns. Our son started sleeping independently and through the night when he was around 4 months old. We have never had to take drastic measures (like Cry It Out) and our son has transitioned into each phase comfortably. We know we are lucky to have been blessed with a good sleeper, but we also believe his sleeping habits are due to our proactivity in preventing sleeping problems before they happened. We could NEVER have been so proactive about sleep without Pam. I have already recommended her services to all my new parent friends, and I highly recommend her help to everyone! Thank you so much Pam!
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01 January 1970
I am forever grateful for Pam's help and advice. She has helped me overcome many of my son's sleep obstacles and have helped ease my own anxieties along the way. I do feel more confident than I did, especially with the foundations we have put in place and with the knowledge she has passed on to me. I know it won't always be smooth sailing when it comes to Noah's sleep but I am confident we will get through it in a healthy and safe way. Thank you Pam!
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01 January 1970
Hi everyone. I just wanted to share that we have been working with Elisa for a few weeks now, sleep training our 5.5 month old. Elisa's thoughtful, patient, flexible yet methodical process meant that our son went from 6-7 wake ups per night to zero wake ups per night almost as soon as we started sleep training. Prior to sleep training, we were doing a lot of things "right" i.e.: following wake windows, not over-stimulating before naps and bedtime, putting our son to sleep in his crib, using darkness as a sleep cue, using the EASY routine. However, it simply wasn't enough. We still had inconsistent naps, lots of nighttime wake ups and a very hard time putting our son back to sleep after a wake up. Elisa's "holistic" approach is what helped. In addition, I was very anxious about starting sleep training (even though I wanted to) and Elisa very considerately allayed my fears. Not once have I felt judgement or criticism either. I thought sleep training would be stressful but it really hasn't been! For those of you out there struggling with how to "get there" and are not sure how much crying you are comfortable with, I just wanted to send these words of encouragement. Elisa and Pam's methods are extremely useful. Our lives are just completely different now that our son has regular naps and a regular nighttime routine. I have been so happy with our experience, that I asked Elisa for her permission to post this to the group.
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01 January 1970
I highly recommend Restful Parenting. I was so impressed with how quickly and efficiently the personalized sleep plan worked for my girls, and Elisa was so supportive all the way through. The rates are very good in comparison to other sleep consultants and a restful night sleep really is priceless.
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01 January 1970
Elisa has been amazing - almost like an addition to the family! Couldn't have done this with anyone else �
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01 January 1970
I had a 30 mins "pick our brain" phone call today. I am so excited to get started on my babes schedule that Elisa helped me put together! I was given great advice about pacifiers, sleep/nap schedules and night weaning. I feel so much more confident to tackle my babies sleep with the advice I was given today!! My phone call was not rushed at all, Elisa was extremely patient and understanding and let me ask all my questions!
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01 January 1970
Elisa and Pam are extremely knowledgeable not only on the sleep subject, but so much more. They have been extremely helpful and I'd recommend them in a heartbeat!
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01 January 1970
Very helpful ladies. Putting my new knowledge to work tonight
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