About Nurture & Thrive Sleep
When you’re tired, confused, overwhelmed and even frustrated about sleep, it can just about rob your joy as a Mum. And then that pressure about there being ‘one right way’ and wading through conflicting guidance. My name is Annie and I’d love to help you find YOUR right way with YOUR unique baby, family and situation. Without sleep training, without being told to ‘wait it out’ and without limiting one-size-fits-all ideas that ignore the evidence about infant and child sleep.
Areas of expertise
- Certified Holistic Sleep Coach (OCN Level 6). Through the Holistic Sleep Coaching Program founded by Dr Lyndsey Hookway in the UK, the most comprehensive sleep coaching program available internationally based on responsive sleep approaches. Trained by over 25 world-renowned experts with a focus on evidence and research-based knowledge.
- Adult Educator (Certificate IV in Assessment & Workplace Training). Bringing my love of teaching to the way I provide knowledge to parents and practitioners.
- Basic Skills in Perinatal Mental Health through the Centre of Perinatal Excellence (COPE)
- Completed Introductory Workshops (Possums NDC Australia)
- Trauma-Informed Coach Certificate for Coaches
Current studies:
- Allergies, Colic and Reflux
- Breastfeeding Education
Company values
Accessibility
Diversity & Inclusion
Women Owned
Nurture & Thrive Sleep Program
Offering 20% off The Nurture & Thrive Sleep Program, the only one of it's kind across Australia providing the ultimate peace of mind with unlimited knowledge and support.
Both right now and through the journey of sleep from 4 months to 2 years.
By invitation, so let's chat to find out if this is right for you
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