Send us a text"I didn't appreciate what some parents went through with sleep issues until my fourth baby came along." This candid admission from host Mel Schenker opens a refreshingly honest conversation with pediatric sleep consultant Michelle Caris about the challenges of helping children sleep and the life-changing benefits of getting it right.Michelle reveals how her own sleep struggles as a new parent led her to become an IPSP certified pediatric sleep consultant with a mission to change the narrative around sleep training. "When parents hear 'sleep training,' they think they have to let their baby cry for hours until they eventually get exhausted and fall asleep. Yes, that's a method, but there are so many others." She details gentle alternatives like the "fade away" method, where parents gradually increase distance from their child's bed, and "quick checks" that allow parents to comfort their child at intervals they're comfortable with.The conversation takes a fascinating turn when Mel realises she's been intuitively using a recognised sleep training technique with her three-year-old who is experiencing sleep regression. This moment highlights how parents often have good instincts but benefit from validation and structure. Michelle addresses the fear that sleep training might damage parent-child attachment, explaining that bonds built over months or years won't break during a few challenging nights. "You're responding to their biological need for sleep. You're teaching them a skill they'll use their entire life."Perhaps most powerfully, Michelle emphasises that seeking help isn't a sign of failure but wisdom, even for experienced parents. Every child is different and sleep deprivation affects not just individual health but relationships and family functioning. Her personalised approach meets parents where they are, respecting their values while guiding them toward better sleep for the whole family.Ready to reclaim peaceful nights? Connect with Michelle at sleepwellwithmichelle.com or on Instagram @sleepwellwithmichelle, and use code "beyondorganised10" for 10% off any sleep consulting package.Support the show🎧 Loved this episode? Here’s how you can connect! Get free resources to help simplify your life: beyondorganised.com/toolkit Join the She's Organised Hub. A coaching community and space for women like you to reclaim balance and order in your life. Want more personalised help? Book here to have Mel go through a FREE 20 Minute Clarity Call with you to direct you towards the best coaching option. Spots are limited. Let’s continue the conversation and follow me on Instagram and Threads: @shes.organised If this episode resonated with you, please subscribe and leave a review! It helps more people like you find the show. 💚 Remember, organising is a tool to live the purposeful life beyond it. See you next time!

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