Story Of the Sleep Lady
The Story Of the Sleep Lady.. Let me tell you about my mission to help a million tired parents transform their sleepless lives! It’s important that you know a little bit more about me, and why I created the Gentle Sleep Coach Training and Certification program. Watch the Video Here More of a visual learner? […]
Join me in Helping Tired Parents All Over the World by Becoming a Gentle Sleep Coach

Join me in Helping Tired Parents All Over the World by Becoming a Gentle Sleep Coach After helping tens of thousands of sleepless families achieve their dream of a good night’s sleep over the last 29 years it’s very clear to me that – the demand for well-trained, accessible sleep coaches continues! Consider These Numbers: […]
What Makes a Sleep Coach Certification Program Great?
What Makes a Sleep Coach Certification Program Great? Hi there, I’ve been training sleep coaches since 2010 (more than a decade!) – and have seen so many programs take after my sleep coach certification. I am truly flattered, but I believe that my program can never be recreated or imitated. There are several key components […]
Baby Steps — Where to Start Before Sleep Coaching 100%

No matter how ready you are for your child to sleep through the night, sleep coaching can feel like a huge leap. It’s not always easy, and requires a real commitment from you. It’s smart to be really ready before sleep coaching. Perhaps you aren’t ready for that commitment. Are you worried that your baby […]
4 Steps To Setting Up a Sleep Friendly Environment

One of the best things you can do to help your child learn to sleep is to set them up with a “sleep-friendly environment”. This means two things: an environment that is both conducive to sleep and safe. By putting your baby to sleep in a sleep-friendly environment, you are setting the stage for success. […]
How To Start Sleep Coaching When Your Baby is Ready

Hi. I’m Kim West, the Sleep Lady, and today I’m going to answer Nikki’s question about how to start sleep coaching: “My six-month-old cannot self-soothe and will catnap for 10 or 20 minutes during the day. Rarely will he sleep for one to two hours during the day. Come 7:30 or 8:00 p.m., he’s so […]
5 Reasons Gentle Sleep Coaching Works

As parents, we have so many decisions to make: what to feed our children, where they should go to school, to use a pacifier or not…and then there’s sleep. When their children don’t sleep well, often, parents assume that it’s just a phase, when in fact it’s something that you need to teach your child […]
Is My Baby’s Separation Anxiety Causing Sleep Problems?

Would you like me to answer your baby sleep problem in my next video? If so, post your question on my Facebook Page! I will pick several questions a month to answer and post them here on the blog! Hi! I’m Kim West, The Sleep Lady. Today I’m going to answer Lindsey’s question: “Help! My […]
5 Top Sleep Tips For Baby

Jen Varela, Certified Gentle Sleep Coach, shares her top sleep tips for your baby. Sleep Begets Sleep It is amazing how this works! What time does your baby go to sleep at night? Is it too late? Did you miss the “sweet spot” sleepy window? For babies six months or older consider a bedtime between […]