The complete Holistic Sleep Coaching library — responsive sleep, clinical practice, child sleep science and the business of coaching. Written by Dr Lyndsey Hookway and Emma Dewey, grounded in research and real practice.
50+ articles · six focus areas · updated regularly
This World Breastfeeding Week: how holistic sleep practitioners can support breastfeeding families confidently, stay within their scope of practice, and know when to refer.
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Why reflux disrupts sleep, why refluxy babies will only settle upright on your chest, and the gentle, evidence-based strategies that actually help.
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The circadian link between eating and sleeping, foods that keep children awake, and the best foods for all-round sleep success.
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No one likes the sound of a baby crying, yet crying is a reality in every sleep coaching journey. How do we understand it through a holistic, responsive lens — honestly, without harsh sleep training?
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The best-researched question in infant sleep, answered with the receipts — and the exact words to use when a family asks at 11pm.
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Landing your first clients can feel overwhelming without a big following or a polished website. Here's the proven, connection-based system.
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Bedtime resistance, frequent waking, nap chaos, early rising. A framework that brings clarity to cases that feel like untangling a knot in the dark.
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The full step-by-step guide: what a sleep consultant does, whether the profession is regulated, what to look for in training, and how to build a credible practice.
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There's no single legal qualification required — but that makes choosing the right training more important, not less. What to look for, and the red flags to avoid.
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No — there's no licensing body or protected title. Here's what that means whether you're hiring a sleep consultant or considering training as one.
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Some build one before their first client. Others delay for months. An honest look at whether you really need a website, and when.
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Struggling to figure out what to offer, or what to charge? "Can I really build a business around this?" You're not alone.
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An IBCLC who feels stuck when sleep issues come up? Here's how sleep coaching complements your practice, and keeps clients with you.
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Feeling stuck with yearly planning? How to build a plan that fits your business and your life, without the overwhelm.
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Fully booked in under six months, with a waitlist — without a childcare background or a big following. Here's how.
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The full roadmap, from first client to sustainable practice, with the video walkthrough of all 14 steps.
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Struggling to land your first clients and wondering "what am I missing?" Here's how to grow without sounding pushy.
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Many sleep consultants are excellent at delivering results but struggle to fill their calendars. Testimonials are the fix.
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Feeling stuck and wondering "can I really build something meaningful on my own terms?" Yes. Here's how the transition actually works.
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Feeling lost on where to start? A step-by-step walkthrough, with the video version too.
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Swiftie or not, her ability to evolve with her audience holds real lessons for building a practice that stays relevant.
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Feel like your business is inconsistent and chaotic? The top consultation methods for a clear, repeatable income.
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Ever felt like your passion for sleep could be more than a hobby? Five steps to make it a real consulting business.
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Trying everything to grow but nothing's working? The common mistakes at set-up, and how to overcome them.
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Passionate about supporting families but feel unnoticed? How to differentiate yourself with an authentic brand.
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Eager to attract your first clients? Three simple, effective strategies to help you secure your first five.
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How to help families achieve peaceful sleep without non-responsive techniques. Not gimmicks — something more profound.
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Tools that save you hours a week, automate key marketing, and spare you thousands in freelancer fees.
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The biology behind contact naps, the real debate worth sitting with, and when it's time to explore something else.
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The truth about gentle sleep and the nuance of crying, for anyone committed to supporting families without harsh training.
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Ever questioned whether the mainstream methods you were taught are truly best? There's a more compassionate approach.
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Frustrated by methods that don't deliver lasting results? Rigid schedules and cry-it-out leave everyone stressed.
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Crying is a reality in every sleep coaching journey. How to understand it through a holistic, responsive lens, honestly and without harsh sleep training.
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Your definitive guide to a rewarding career in gentle sleep consulting, crafted for those contemplating the path.
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The real differences between traditional sleep training and a holistic approach — and why it matters for families.
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The biology of infant co-regulation, the real debate about sling naps and total sleep need, and when it's time to explore something else.
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When studies account for their variables, the answer is no — formula-fed and breastfed babies wake equally. Why the myth persists, with the evidence.
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Can you truly prioritise a baby's needs while keeping parents well? How to hold both at once.
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Understanding the core principles of sleep biology is a game-changer — results without unresponsive training.
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Responsive, quick, effective improvements — exactly what deep knowledge of sleep biology makes possible.
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Tired of not seeing results? When you and your client aren't on the same page, the plan won't gel. Flexibility fixes it.
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Ever sensed something more complex was going on? What to look for when proven strategies just don't cut it.
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A widely misunderstood, hotly debated topic that drives real parent anxiety — and mainstream sleep training culture.
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Success isn't just how well a baby sleeps — it's how supported, empowered and understood the parents feel.
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From sleepless nights to restful sleep: the six family-centred strategies behind a two-week transformation.
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Family-centred care isn't just a method — it's the heart of what truly makes a difference in our work.
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How sleep coaches can support families through a critical transition — expert tips for a smoother return.
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Worried the holiday season will disrupt your clients' routines? Five festive struggles, and how to keep things calm.
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NapsUnderstanding Naps for Babies & Young Children27 June 2019→ TeethingTeething — Is It as Bad as the Horror Stories?10 June 2019→ RefluxHow to Support Infants with Reflux to Sleep Better28 March 2019→ ChronotypeLarks, Owls & Insomnia: How Chronotype Affects Sleep1 May 2019→ FeedingHow Do Food and Eating Relate to Sleep?12 July 2019→ FeedingBreastfeeding & Sleep: Unpicking the Overlap11 February 2019→ SensorySensory Needs and Sleep7 September 2018→ WellbeingMental Health and Sleep18 February 2019→ WellbeingWhat Does Emotional Health Have to Do with Sleep?→What holistic sleep coaching is, why it matters, and the tools of the trade.
FoundationsWhat is Holistic Sleep Coaching?→ FoundationsAre You a Holistic Sleep Coach?→ FoundationsDrowning Not Waving: Why Holistic Coaching Matters in a Crisis14 August 2019→ CareerHow to Become a Sleep Consultant: Training, Demand & First Steps→Every article is grounded in clinical research, responsive parenting principles, and real practice — written by the course leaders themselves, Dr Lyndsey Hookway and Emma Dewey, with the depth your professional practice deserves.
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