Sleep Guides
Designed by a trusted mother, doula, and sleep coach.
These guides focus on teaching and sharing the insights I've gained about sleep throughout the years, particularly from my experience as a night doula and mother. They include real-life examples and practical tips designed to help you organize your days, understand sleep averages, explore the science of sleep, establish awake windows, and craft your ideal daily rhythm. There’s so much valuable information packed into these guides!
There are two guides to choose from.
Newborn Sleep Guide
This is designed to get you through your first 4 months of sleep. We talk about:
Sleeping spaces
Sleeping averages
Sleep Science
Sleep environment
Some common reasons for a fussy baby
Newborns and all things newborn sleep
Months 1 to 4 and how sleep stays the same vs how it changes
My favorite things
The Bonus section, Sleep Trainer Tip, explains how to “sleep train” your newborn so you do not have to formally sleep train in the future
So much more!
This is a guide on sleep. It covers
How light, sounds, and feedings will affect sleep
Swaddling
A newborn’s daily rhythm, including when and how to drop a nap
Sleeping environment
A newborn’s sleep cues
Bedtime routine
Sleeping stages and cycles
“Drowsy but awake” advice and tips
There are ideal schedules included, and what a day could look like
So much more
*This is a PDF download. It does not include 1:1 support.
The Guide to Sleep 4 months+
Sleeping averages
Sleep Science
Creating sleeping routines
Sleep environment
Earling morning wake-ups
Short naps vs short nappers
How and when to drop naps
Sleep associations and how to reduce and remove them
“Regressions”
How to fill larger awake windows
Bad dreams vs nightmares
So much more!
This guide has helpful tips for ages 4 months to 13 years old! I am sure you can learn tips and tricks to improve everyone’s sleep!
Discover the secrets to helping your child sleep peacefully through the night in this comprehensive guide. Drawing from 15 years of experience working with children, Amanda shares valuable insights and practical advice to aid parents in ensuring their little ones get the rest they need. This guide is a must-read for anyone looking to create a more peaceful bedtime routine for their family.
It covers:
Sleep stages
Sleep cycles
Creating a bedtime and nap time routine
The daily and nightly rhythms
Sleep environment and tips
Some common reasons for short naps and how to extend them
When and how to drop naps
Common sleep associations and how to eliminate them
About “regressions” and how to get through them
How to create your ideal schedule
and so much more!
*This is a PDF download. It does not include 1:1 support.
Created by Amanda Hercules
I pursued early childhood education while in college. Although I didn't become a teacher, my passion for teaching led me to become a dedicated tutor, in addition to being a nanny. My deep commitment to education has driven me to create this guide to help families achieve better sleep.