Jen was amazing throughout the process. She was patient, accommodating, and extremely knowledgeable during our calls together. I wanted to find an alternative to cry it out method and Jen was the perfect solution. While there were a few tough nights Jen was by our side through and through. What I noticed was Jen didn't treat this like a gig or just going through the motion. She was genuinely invested and that's why I would recommend her to anyone who wants to find an alternative sleep training that moves at the pace of your child. If I went back in time, I would hire her again in a heartbeat. By graduation, my baby was able to sleep in the crib through the night! P.S. Jen we love you! Thank you again for everything!! Sugar night night read more

Jen Varela is incredibly caring and stuck with us through our very long sleep journey. All along the way, she explained our daughter's developmental changes and how it affected her sleep. She was very patient through our frustrations and was a great partner that we could trust. read more

Jen is an extremely thoughtful, patient, and kind guide to understanding infant sleep and figuring out what works best for your family. Jen is also extremely responsive and a great listener, and my family appreciated her customized and caring approach. read more

Lets start with this, if you are scared of the cry it out method, rest assured Jen's method is far from it. Before we started our sessions with Jen, our daughter used to sleep with her mom, waking up every 2 hours or so and not going back to sleep for a long time. With the help of Jen, in less than 3 months, our daughter now sleeps by herself for the full night. We cannot thank Jen enough for her amazing work she did for us. read more

Jen Varela is the baby sleep whisperer. As a Lactation Consultant, I thought I knew a lot about sleep and night weaning and still Jen blew my mind with a lot of information! I was night weaning my 16 month old and really struggling. What I learned was that she did not have the tools to put herself asleep. Jen created a really clear and concise plan to help my whole family support my daughter's sleep. We are gentle parents so she helped us navigate this experience without tears which was huge. We also partially co-sleep and so she individualized the plan to handle different sleeping arrangements. She was kind and empathetic and best of all, her plan really worked! Her tips were so logical and yet nothing I could think of myself. Thank you Jen for helping my whole family get more sleep! To anyone struggling, call Jen, she is worth every penny and sleep doesn't have to be a fight! It's good for our babies and as parents to have them learn the skills that will help them for the rest of their lives. I will definitely be using her earlier with a future baby! read more

Jen is the best of the best! We started with her when my then-2 year old (who was not light!) had to be held and walked around the room and bounced with music on, for 45-60 minutes at bedtime + whenever he woke up in the middle of the night, in order to get him back to sleep. We refused to do the traditional "cry it out" method with our kids and we were SO happy to come across Jen and her amazing services. By the time we were done with sleep coaching with Jen, my son was able to go to sleep on his own! With Jen's incredible help and very wise guidance, we were also able to get my daughter (who was about 10 months old when we started) to do the same! Jen is incredibly kind, sweet, SO wise, so smart, so knowledgeable, and so incredibly helpful. I really don't know what we would have done without her!! And when we have little kid sleep issues still come up here and there, she's just a phone call away and always has incredibly helpful guidance, ideas and resources. Thank you so much, Jen, for the incredible difference you've made in the lives of my kids and our family-- we loved working with you and will always recommend you to everyone! And if we have any more kiddos... we're starting earlier with you next time!! =) read more

Thank God for Jen as she is helping us get our sleep back. She explains things well, gives specific and easy to follow strategies, and her website "Jen on Demand" (by subscription) is an excellent resource. read more

As first time parents, my partner and I were looking for some direction in how to proceed with our babies sleep training. After the consultation with Jen we learned our LO was likely overtired and overstimulated. Even in the 24 hrs since our call we've made some changes and as Jen stated starting sleep "shaping" as our kid is still too young for training. I highly recommend booking sometime with Jen. It's been fantastically informative and looking forward to the future with my LOs sleep evolving as she gets older! read more

Like many new parents, we were flooded with too much information. Sleep training seemed like a good idea, maybe? But how? Too many options flood the market, and everyone has a schtick. My husband and I didn't see eye to eye on how to tackle the problem, and clearly we both lacked expertise. Jen was awesome. She helped us figure out what we wanted, (and what was achievable--my husband possibly went into sleep training thinking he was going to end up with a 6 month old who slept 12 hours without needing to be fed), how to get there, and then supported us getting there. Having an empathetic listener who knows what she's talking about was so valuable. I have no idea how or if we could have navigated through all of the bumps in the road without her counsel. I got hooked by going to one of her free Tuesday lunchtime sleep talks, and was really impressed with the information I got then. We checked out a few sleep coaches, and after talking to Jen on the phone, I really liked that she wasn't guaranteeing a 3-day solution or touting just one method for every child. Different people need different things, right?? She has a whole host of methods, supported by both science and her experiences with clients. I liked that we could try one method, and either adjust slightly or change completely as we learned more about our child's habits and difficulties. I imagine our little guy will continue to throw us for a loop now and again through toddlerhood, and I won't hesitate to call Jen to help us through any sleep issues that stump us. read more

After researching and considering other popular methods of sleep training/coaching, I came across the Sleep Lady, and the Gentle Sleep Coaching method. As a psychotherapist myself, this method really appealed to me. After searching Sleep Coaches that use this method in San Diego, Jen seemed to be the best fit. I was convinced she was the right person after reading reviews online. Although my husband was skeptical in the beginning, as we went through the process and our journey, he is convinced we made the best decision about what method to use, and which sleep coach to utilize. We are extremely happy with our results! After 12 weeks, our toddler is now able to fall asleep without mom's assistance. Our little one is an intuitive and sensitive soul. Jen's experience and knowledge throughout the process was invaluable. She was able to adjust our plan based on our little one's unique needs, and provide helpful suggestions on how to address concerns and situations that arose during our sleep journey. We are so grateful to have had Jen as our sleep coach - our family has all gained so many invaluable tools from our experience. Such an asset to the community at large, as well as all the sleep-deprived parents out there looking for some relief. If you are reading this and considering Jen as your Sleep Coach, look no further! read more

Jen is incredible. My pediatrician recommended her, and when I saw that she was doing a clinic at Dr. Cap's Wellness Center, I signed up right away. Armed with her information, I was able to get my 13-month-old to sleep through the night within two days. I wish I had known about Jen when my son was born four years ago. It would have saved me from countless sleepless nights, heartache, tension with my husband, and innumerable times I second-guessed myself. Jen is everything I could have asked for in a sleep coach: experienced, compassionate, and up-to-date on all sleep studies and styles. She knows her stuff! If you're thinking about calling her, do it! read more

I highly recommend Jen at Sugar Night Night! She helped us tremendously. I'm a pediatric chiropractor and have sent multiple clients to Jen over the years with great success. So when I gave birth to a tricky sleeper, I knew just who to call! Before Jen, we were spending HOURS per day bouncing baby boy on a ball with him crying and fighting sleep. I never wanted to let him cry it out, but it seemed like that was what we were doing even though we were trying to do everything to meet his needs. In just our consult, Jen gave me valuable advice on scheduling that radically shifted things for the better. His naps immediately improved. When we started our plan, our goal was to have a peaceful bedtime routine, lay him in his crib, and walk out with him happy and peacefully falling asleep on his own. I did not think that was possible but after a few weeks, lots of love and support from Jen, and effort from dad, that is exactly what happens every night now!! We chose to take a longer approach to make it as easy on our son as possible, and Jen was super supportive, helpful, and responsive throughout the whole process. If you're considering hiring a sleep coach, do yourself a favor and don't wait! Just call her today so that you can get to a more peaceful family ASAP. It is so much better having someone to talk to and troubleshoot with as opposed to figuring it out on you own with books. read more

We worked with Jen on getting our infant twins to sleep through the night in their own cribs. When we started, the twins were nursing to sleep and co-sleeping at 8 months old. We were exhausted from 8-10 wake ups to nurse every single night. We knew that we had many habits to change before we could reach our end goal. Jen gave us a comprehensive sleep plan that addressed everything in stages to make the changes more palatable for both the babies and for us. We did not want a drastic method that would be traumatic for all of us. Jen was truly our coach throughout the process. She was quick to answer texts and even got on an urgent call with us on a Saturday night when we were having a particularly difficult time. Having her to reassure us that we were doing the right thing was invaluable, and gave us the confidence to continue on and complete the process. It wasn't a quick fix, but both twins now sleep 10+ hours per night in their own cribs and we couldn't be happier! read more

Jen is an amazing resource for families struggling to find balance in their children's daily sleep routine. She offers practical advice that is personalized to the child's temperament and the family's needs. (Not a one size fits all approach!) I thought I knew the essentials of sleep principles after success with my twins. But I found my 18 mo old singleton to be the greatest challenge. With a few ideas from Jen that included the practice of putting her down to sleep in her bedroom as opposed to letting her fall asleep in the family room and carrying her to her bed, made a world of difference! (I still nursed her, but changed the location) We also looked at the windows of naptime during the day and adjusted to meet the natural sleep cycles. Families of toddlers can benefit too- it's not just for newborns! If your family has a current sleep challenge, consider one of the many options that Jen offers! read more

We just completed our "sleep training" with Jen at Sugar Night Night and I could not be a bigger proponent for her method and her services. Our son was sleeping through the night but still woke up and needed to be rocked back to sleep at least 2-3 times a night, until he hit the 18 month sleep regression and then we started cosleeping because he wouldn't go back down easily without coming to our bed. With a new baby on the way, we knew this was sustainable, so we pursued a sleep consultant to help us figure out a gentle and loving way to help our little guy sleep better. We knew we were not going to try CIO (crying it out) and we knew that cosleeping wasn't going to work for us in the long run so we were determined to fine a gentle, loving solution that was as nurturing as possible for our toddler. Jen's method was exactly that! I wish that all pediatricians, mothers and care providers were knowledgeable of this method so that parents don't feel there are only two options: CIO and cosleeping/nursing to sleep. Because there is a middle ground that is very gentle and accommodating to so many different situations. Jen was so helpful and knowledgeable about the issues we were having with his sleep and so sensitive to our worries and the things that were important to us. She was supportive and understanding the entire journey, offering so many helpful tips and a words of encouragement. The results of this gentle sleep training method are nothing short of a miracle. Our little guy is sleeping through the night without needing to be rocked to sleep or cosleeping, with very few wake ups (if any), and he is sleeping longer! He used to be my 5:40am alarm clock, and now sleeps as late as 7:30am on a regular basis! We go through our bed time routine with snuggles and books, then stick him in his crib and he plays around and sings to himself and is out in less than 5 minutes! Jen is worth every penny, the return on our investment has been amazing! Every parent needs to know about Jen and her method. read more

Jen is so awesome and supportive. My baby is sleeping through the night and when i say through the night I mean 11+ hours! Amazing! She's gentle, kind, answered 8,000 of my questions. Everything she did helped me understand more about our baby, how she should sleep and the steps were doable and no where in the process did I feel bad or guilty. Jen is a must for every parent! I highly recommend. read more

I am absolutely blown away by Jen! My husband and I were fully prepared to pay whatever it took to get very robust sleep coaching support for our 14 month old son. During a quick 30 min 1:1 consult with Jen she very honestly assessed our situation and was quick to point out a few big things that were contributing to our son's overnight wakings. She recommended making 2-3 changes to what we were currently doing and gave a us a book rec to try first , fairly confident that was all we really needed. Sure enough her suggestions worked marvelously within a day and our son has been sleeping through the night since our call with Jen. So grateful for her and will absolutely call her if our next little one needs extra help with sleep. read more

Jen figured out my 2-year old son's napping issue after one session. He slept fine at night but woke up screaming during naps. It had to do with the way he was laying down during naps and the air pressure difference which caused his lip tie/tongue to obstruct his airflow. We took him to a pediatric dentist she recommended to release the lip/tongue ties. My son started napping well and speaking better immediately. read more

If I could give Jen more than 5 stars I would. I have consulted with her on three occasions in my baby's almost 2 years (one time in tears - mine). Her guidance, empathy, professionalism and kindness have been invaluable to me. She cares deeply and asks insightful questions that allow her to hone in on the issues and address them meaningfully and efficiently. She is the perfect blend of heart and expertise. It's obvious she cares deeply and passionately about the people she is helping and making money is secondary to that. I hope that her integrity, compassion, and generosity come back to her a million times over. She has helped me so much! I have had experience with at least one other sleep consultant and there is no comparison. Jen is the real deal, knows what she's doing, and has a gift for what she does. read more

For two years we have not slept more then a few hours. Three sleep coaches , a RIE advisor and countless videos and books later - Jen came into our lives. We spent months working with her and let me tell you. Today our son said "nap"- he asked for his nap. Last night he said "lie down" asking to go to bed. It's a total 180 from where we were a few short months ago. What's amazing about her process is that she really does tailor her approach to not just the child but the family. We are RIE parents and she respected our parenting approach and worked with us to find the best way to get our child to sleep. It was not easy but with her support we made it. The approach was solid we even traveled out of state and our son kept his routine in tact .. even in a different time zone! I cannot recommend her enough. She has literally changed the life of our family and what was once a struggle is now a joy for all. read more

For those that do not like to read long reviews, here is my quick and dirty review. 1) Jen works within your parenting style and comfort level to get your kids to sleep 2) she is worth every penny. Let me open this up by saying bed time was a complete nightmare in my house. My toddler would literally hit, kick, scream, and cry to the point that we gave up and started driving him around EVERY night. Then my daughter was born and things got more complicated. The idea of "sleep training" was too big and scary, and we felt overwhelmed so we never tried. Eventually life circumstances changed and it felt like the right time to call in an expert and that is how we landed on Jen. She has been the biggest blessing in our lives. She listens, understands, and manages all of MY big emotions about this process all while providing a road map on how to meet our goal. She let us slow down as we needed, and steered us around roadblocks as they occurred, and seriously changed our lives for the better. My son now looks forward to bedtime and so do we. We play, we laugh, we enjoy each other, AND we sleep. We accomplished all of this with NO tears and no fighting. I can't tell you how thankful I am to Jen. The biggest thing I want you to take away from this review isn't that her method works; it's that she is a phenomenal coach and cheerleader, and I wish she was my best friend. I truly felt like I was talking to a friend who loved my children as much as I do, and who loved me too. She has a true gift and I would trust her to help you coach your children into a better night's sleep. Just do it. read more

My husband and I went to Jenn's workshop today. We have twin six month old boys and had a lot of questions.She was extremely informative and the one hour group class. She was also really funny and made everything really interesting. She helped each person who was there, and everybody was having their own issues. I would highly recommend Jen! Extremely educated! read more

We were struggling to get our 13 month old to sleep, and naps were a chore. We also were about to take a trip that would upset the routine we had established. Several of our friends had their kids cry-it-out, but we just didn't want to put our little one through that. Jen was able to customize a plan that incorporated our situation and our child's temperament, and she helped us quickly get on track. The sleep routine was significantly improved in preparation for the trip, and we continued to make progress after returning home. Bed and nap times are no longer the burdensome chore they once were, and we have the tools to keep our toddler on track. Jen was truly a pleasure to work with, and we will miss having regular calls with her! If you are struggling to get your child to sleep, then I can't recommend her enough. read more

I have been on 2 conference calls with Jen. Her Sleep Talking Tuesdays are great. She works in all the participants' questions and takes their specific situation into context. I will be back; in fact I save up my questions and I just live for these moments when I can bounce these things off of her. Her experience in this field is much respected and invaluable to this mom of an 8 month old, who just began the journey of sleep training. read more

When our 15 month old baby had a sleep regression, we didn't know what to do. We found Jen online and she had very practical advice and wisdom built from years of experience. She was a great listener and it felt like she really understood our situation and baby even via a phone interview. Great experience overall. read more

Jen Varela was a lifesaver! Our 6-month-old was waking up after every sleeping cycle, sleeping a max. of 1.5 hours before asking for attention. She was great to work with and has completely transformed our son's sleep (and mine!!) She was super understanding, empathetic, and gentle in her approach. She took the time to understand what we wanted to do as parents and guided us through the changes we wanted to make. Our little one is now sleeping through the night, and we can't be more grateful. THANKS JEN! read more

Our kids are not great sleepers. We read books, tried methods we found online, and hired two other sleep consultants before we found Jen and Sugar Night Night. We loved working with Jen are thrilled with the results. Jen gave us a detailed plan and, more important, was incredibly patient and flexible with us as we implemented the plan. We have three boys at home (ages 1, 3, and 6). Jen helped us with the two youngest. She faced so many challenges with us: room sharing, moving to a new house, difficult behavioral problems, and of course some inconsistency on the part of the parents. At every turn, she tweaked the plan if necessary, held us accountable, and helped us make big strides with our kids' sleep. I think back to what my wife and I dealt with before we worked with Jen, and I'm so grateful we found a way out of that cycle. My wife and I have our lives back. We don't spend all night alternating between the crying baby and the wide-awake toddler. Our kids have a routine, our family has a sense of normalcy, and we have the perfect sleep consultant to recommend to the exhausted parents we know! Thank you, Jen, for all you've done for us. You are the best! read more

Jen Varela I do not have the pleasure to meet you, but I spoke to you on the phone a while ago and forgot to write a review. All I can say is that she is the sweetest and she does want to help. I did not have to pay her... she just offer me some advise and told me to call her back if that did not work. I did exactly what she said and my baby started to sleep longer and longer hours. Thank you so much for being kind and also for the advise. I can tell you something for sure, this lady wants to help people and she is amazing at what she does.... read more

Jen is amazing!!! My wife and I were struggling putting our 2 year old to sleep. We tried various methods and read multiple books. Out of desperation, we called Jen and immediately felt assured. She genuinely cares. She developed a plan specific for our family and method we were comfortable with. She used logic, best practices and her gut to develop a personal plan. The entire time i felt encouraged, motivated and focused. Results were amazing! Our daughter now sleeps on her own with minimal assistance. My wife and I have our evenings back. What a difference!!! Jen if you are ever in San Diego please visit. read more

My 2 year old has always been a terrible sleeper. Recently it started getting worse, she would be up 5 times a night and we were all so exhausted. I scheduled a 30 minute consultation with Jen. She gave me some really amazing tips and explained how they would help, and some possible explanations as to why my daughter was having such a hard time. Since we implemented Jen's suggestions, our daughter is sleeping through the night! I couldn't be happier with Jen's services! read more

When my wife and first started working on sleep training with our son (8 months old), we realized we could try to see how things went on our own or we could get professional help and make sure we started out right. We decided to get help and are very glad we did. We, in fact, now wished we had started a bit sooner. It was incredibly helpful to be able to rely on someone like Jen who had so much experience and could tell you what was normal and when to make an adjustment. It was especially helpful for my wife and I because we knew what we were asking for was complicated. Jen wasn't the first sleep coach we approached; we started locally, but no one else was comfortable helping us accomplish what we wanted in the way we thought was best for our family. We were referred to Jen by our awesome lactation consultant (Robin Kaplan with San Diego Breastfeeding Center) and decided to work with her from across the country (we relocated to the Washington DC area). You see the complicated situation was that we were bed sharing and didn't want to give it up. We'd done our research and felt like this was the best choice and it was working for us. Well, it was mostly working for us. What we really wanted was to bed share at night and have our son nap in the crib. With Jen's help we began by starting in the crib at night until we were ready to sleep and then transferring before adding in the naps. At some point during all of this my son decided that he was ready to stop bed sharing (14 months old). He'd wake early see my wife and me and want to play. Due to the associations he made during sleep training, if I took him and put him back in the crib he knew it was still time to sleep and would sleep until morning. With a lot of diligence, hard work, and support from Jen, he now sleeps through the night and does naps in his crib. My wife and I learned a lot about sleep cycles and if there is any regression due to travel or illness we now know how to reset. We were able to work through this all with Jen's gentle guidance to help us and we know we can always reach out to her from wherever we are if we need more help. read more

Jen is great! She really knows her stuff and based on her experience has seen almost every sleep pattern under the sun! We filled out her questionnaire and had a 15+ minute phone call where we talked about the different sleep patterns we had been experiencing. Jen provided her feedback and advice on things we were on the right track with, and things we could try to start incorporating to reduce the frequency of our tittle one waking up at night. Based on what we were telling her, she was extremely honest by the end of the call, and said basically, we were on the right track, here were some tips to make some tweaks here and there, but there was no need to up-sell us on services she didn't think we were necessary. To be honest, I have a lot of respect for her and her business, I am so used to not seeing this honesty these days, that it was refreshing, and we appreciate the precious advice she did give us throughout the call, very helpful! I'd highly recommend Jen and Sugar Night Night if your baby is having some sleeping struggles, her experience really shines during the phone call, and if she thinks you need some extra help, it is her being honest, not just because she wants to bill some hours. Thanks Jen for your time! read more

I had a 30 minute appointment with Jen, and I walked away with a solid plan. Speaking to her was like talking to a dear friend. As a second time mom, I had some ideas, but I still was unsure how to proceed. I didn't want to fully sleep train, but I also was desperately tired. Jen reassured me, boosted my confidence, and helped me formulate a strategy I could implement right away (and that was doable in my sleep deprived state). I highly recommend her even if you can just swing the 30 minute consult. read more

From the beginning we were challenged with our son's sleeping habits/patterns. He required a lot of holding and moving to get him to sleep and keep him asleep. We waited until he was 16 months old before deciding we needed help. We did not subscribe to the "cry it out" method. We wanted a gentler approach that included meeting his emotional needs. We found Jen Varela with Sugar Night Night, and now have a 22-month-old who sleeps well, both during nap time and through the night. Jen took us through a step-by-step process that accommodated our ever-changing, hectic lives, and allowed time for our son to adjust and accept the transition to independent sleeping. If you're considering hiring a sleep coach for your little one, we highly recommend Jen. read more

We were looking for someone who is all about gentle sleep methods without having to let your baby "cry it out" and Jen was the one. After 6 months of having to be rocked to sleep and waking up 3-4 times a night, the very night we hired Jen our baby was able to put herself to sleep and did not wake up once! It was a miracle and as sleep-deprived parents, we would have given our right arms to get our baby to sleep. There was some regression over the next few weeks as she got used to the new routine, but ultimately she was able to fall asleep by herself (without us in the room) and stay asleep. During the time we worked with Jen, she was always incredibly responsive and understanding. Her methods were not complicated and she would tailor them to our child's behavior and habits. We would recommend Jen to anyone! read more

I HIGHLY recommend Jen. I am so grateful my friend recommended her to me. My daughter was 14 months old.. I was exhausted and near my breaking point. My daughter was fussy during the day because she was so tired as well. She was waking up fro 2-3 hours at night and I didn't know what else to do. Jen was our 4th sleep consultant and because of that I was skeptical if she could help us. BUT, she did. By the grace of God and Jen's wonderful sleep consulting my daughter started sleeping and our family starting thriving. Our entire household is happier now and feels like a 14 month long fog was lifted. I practice gentle/ respectful parenting and didn't want her to cry it out. Jen worked with us on what we were comfortable with. Her approach is very individualistic to what you're comfortable with and as gentle as possible. If you're debating hiring Jen, do it. I seriously don't know what we would've done without her. read more

Jen was a light at the end of the tunnel. For months my daughter would not sleep unless we rocked her, and then held her. Netflix was my best friend, and I found myself binge watching shows sitting on the couch with her in my arms just to get a nap. We typically had at least 4-5 night awakenings, and sometimes I was up with her for an hour or more at a time. Our pediatrician referred us to Jen and she changed our lives. Jen is such a pleasure to work with. She is kind, extremely knowledgeable, and very understanding. She has a gentle but realistic approach, she will explain all the pros and cons of the situation and let you decide what works best for your family. She is not pushy or demanding and works within your comfort zone. Her strategy is tailored to you and your child, no cookie cutter packages here. We chose to do the private sessions with Jen, we had her over to our home for the initial consult and then she put together a plan tailored to our specific situation. Within a week's time we had transitioned our little one from our room to her crib, she was falling asleep on her own and only waking once at night to nurse (my choice to keep the one night feeding). Bed time used to be so stressful, but it is such a sweet occasion for us now. We have our routine: bath, massage, nurse, book and then we lay her down in her crib. And she falls asleep on her own! It's seriously amazing. I cannot recommend Jen enough. She is such a wonderful resource for families and her services are a worthy investment. read more

After paying $30 to listen to Jen speak for an hour on sleep solutions I was certainly hoping to take something away from it! My husband and I attended out of desperation for our four month old to take a nap! He does not nap ever! We both left even more hopeless as all we heard was the same stuff that Dr Google told us for free. Jen's secret to getting him to nap was by telling me to simply wear him all day. I was so disappointed as this is not a realistic (or groundbreaking) solution. I'm not sure what makes her a "sleep expert" but my $30 could have been much better spent. **after posting my original 2 star review Jen refunded my money which I appreciated and have therefore changed my review to four stars. read more

I first met Jen while attending one of her sleep workshops. Our first baby was over a year, and waking up several times a night. We had tried several different methods, and by the time we made it to her workshop, were hopeless that we would ever find sleep. By that point, she was 15-months-old, and we knew we needed coaching. Jen was very sensitive to our preferences, including no excessive crying. Checking in with her by phone and having a personalized plan were so helpful. By the end of a month (we chose to work slower with less tears) our daughter slept through the night. And just in time as I was pregnant again! You would think that we would have learned from our first. But by the time our second child was over a year and a half, she still had us up 3-4 times a night. It would take over an hour to get her to sleep, and both us would sometimes crawl into the crib. So I'm petite, but my husband is 6'3." And yes, he was getting into the crib to get the baby to sleep! Jen again helped coach us with a personalized plan and got every one sleeping through the night. At this point I've had the opportunity to not only be a client (twice) of Jen, I've also had the pleasure of being a colleague. As I work with postpartum families myself, I have referred several of my clients to her, and we are both members of the Postpartum Health Alliance. I trust that Jen will treat my clients with respect and in a developmentally appropriate manner. Not all sleep coaches are certified or have extensive training, and Jen has both. She is careful to never "train" new babies under six months old, although she can give gentle and healthy habits to parents. read more

I first met Jen at one of her sleeping workshops held at Baby Garten in South Park. The session gave me lots of insight into good sleep habits for my then-6-month-old. Per her recommendations, I started to log/journal my daughter's day, especially when it came to sleep. Writing it down helped me be more aware of the signs my daughter would give when her sleep window was approaching. I read Jen's recommended books and reviewed my notes from the session I attended. After a few months, we met with some noticeable success; she was sleeping through the night and taking longer naps. But, we were still struggling with tears (mainly my daughter's, but sometimes mine too - out of frustration or sadness). My daughter was still crying, more so than I felt she should be, both when it was time to go down (mainly at bedtime) and when she would wake up after naps or in the morning. I was beginning to lose my confidence in myself and our plan for self sleep. But, I still wanted that long term success that Jen mentioned in her workshop: a child comfortable to self soothe and get the rest they need throughout the day/night. I knew that I needed a little extra support and some one-on-one coaching to boost what I was already doing and reassure me in our chosen method. And there was Jen - exactly what I needed again. After hearing about our not-quite-there-yet struggles, she put together a specialized and short coaching series that proved to be the difference. She also helped me see where success was happening but I was too wrapped up to notice it. Through her gentle words and her enthusiasm for celebrating successes, no matter how small, we achieved the type of sleep environment and system that works amazingly for our family. My daughter is 3 now and she can entertain herself in bed while waiting to drift off to sleep and she wakes up happy and chatty, sometimes staying in her room by herself for 30 minutes or so before coming out. Thank you Jen for being there and for knowing exactly what we needed to get where we are today! read more