Hi, I’m Fran
I’m a passionate, certified baby and toddler sleep consultant, currently working towards an additional certification (OCN Level 6 Holistic Sleep Coaching), woohoo!
I’ve worked with families for almost 10 years, including 7 years as a nanny specialising in caring for babies under two. Over the years, I’ve worked with a wide range of families, baby temperaments and sleep needs.
I live in beautiful Wellington, New Zealand. When I’m not working with amazing clients I’m usually swimming in the sea, grabbing a coffee and walking around the bays or out for a yummy dinner!
I truly LOVE what I do – it brings me so much joy supporting parents to feel calm and confident about their child’s sleep and giving them strategies that not only feel right for their family, but also strengthen their bond with their little one. It’s such a privilege to get to work with families each day and do what I do, for them to put their trust in me completely, and to guide and support them to better sleep.
My approach is holistic, responsive and attachment-focused. I believe it’s incredibly important to look at the bigger picture when it comes to sleep. This means taking into account your little one’s individual sleep needs, development, temperament, connection, attachment, emotional needs, sensory preferences, environmental preferences, sleep hygiene, general health and red flags, your parental style and family dynamics and so much more!
As a holistic sleep consultant, I don't offer traditional sleep training, which means I don't use any cry-it-out methods or strategies that have forced or timed parental withdrawal of support. The term ‘sleep training’ can mean different things to different people. I define sleep training as behaviour modification based strategies (which focus mainly on ‘teaching’ babies to ‘self settle’ and fall asleep independently) and non-responsive or minimally responsive methods. As a holistic sleep consultant, I focus on working with you to get to the root of your sleep challenges and offer responsive and attachment-focused sleep solutions to meet your sleep needs and goals. So, if you are looking for truly gentle, evidence-based, developmentally- and age-appropriate sleep solutions, then look no further!
We cannot ‘make’ a baby or toddler sleep; it’s a biological function like breathing or feeding. However, there is so much we can do to optimise and facilitate sleep!
My passion is to educate parents on how sleep works so that they feel empowered to navigate their families sleep needs and eliminate sleep anxiety. I always want to leave families feeling worry-free and confident about their little one’s sleep.
Part of my holistic approach is looking at the whole family’s sleep; parent sleep is important too! After all, you can’t pour from an empty cup! Quality, restful sleep is my priority, not just for little one’s but for everyone in your family unit. Sleep deprivation is incredibly challenging, I'm here to help you navigate through the storm!
If you are currently struggling and feeling overwhelmed with your baby or toddler’s sleep – I can offer you clarity, empathy, and truly gentle sleep solutions that work and feel right for your family!
Let’s get you back to waking well-rested and refreshed, giving you the energy to parent the way you want and enjoy the little things in life once again!
The only negative I hear from clients is that they wish they had worked with me sooner!
You’ll never regret investing in improving your family’s sleep.
Are You looking For…
A truly gentle and responsive approach to sleep
No sleep training
Developmentally appropriate and age-specific sleep support
Someone who will listen to you and show you empathy
Someone who will cheer you on and empower you!
Sleep support that takes into account your families needs and values
Sleep support that encourages you to listen to your intuition