Self-Paced Course · Babies 0–18 Months

Responsive sleep support, right from the start.

The early months come with so much uncertainty – what’s normal, what’s not, and how on earth you’re supposed to support sleep without resorting to sleep training.

If you want research-backed guidance that protects your instincts, responds to your baby’s needs, and gives you strategies you can actually use in real life, you’re in the right place.

Rest From the Start is your foundational roadmap to understanding infant sleep so you can support rest in a way that feels good, works with your baby’s development, and brings calm and confidence into your days and nights.

Get instant access — $129 CAD Lifetime access · 11 modules

Newborn baby sleeping — Rest From the Start

Who this is for

This is for you if…

You want better sleep without sleep training

You’re overwhelmed by conflicting advice

You want to understand what’s biologically normal

You need guidance that feels realistic and compassionate

You want to create healthy sleep habits from day one

You want support, but 1:1 coaching is out of reach right now

The promise By the end of this course

What you’ll learn

What normal infant sleep looks like
How to support longer stretches in a responsive way
How naps actually work
How to handle sleep progressions without panic
How to create rhythms that work for your family
How to navigate sleep changes with confidence, not fear
How to care for yourself in the midst of interrupted sleep

What’s inside

What’s inside Rest From the Start

These modules give you the real-world tools you need to support sleep from 0–18 months – without sleep training, pressure, or rigid rules.

Module 01

Routines, Schedules & What's Normal

Learn what biologically normal infant sleep looks like, how patterns evolve in the first year, and how to create flexible rhythms without obsessing over wake windows.

Module 02

All About Swaddling

When to swaddle, when to stop, safety considerations, and how to transition out of the swaddle without upheaval.

Module 03

Habits, Sleep Associations & Transferring a Sleeping Baby

Understand sleep associations, how to shift them gently, and how to transfer a sleeping baby with the least disruption.

Module 04

All About Naps

Short naps, contact naps, crib naps, nap refusals, transitions, and daytime rhythms that support easier nights.

Module 05

Sleep Progressions

What “regressions” truly are (and why I call them PROgressions), how development impacts sleep, and how to navigate changes responsively.

Module 06

Night Weaning (Responsive & Gradual)

Tools for reducing night feeds when developmentally appropriate – without restricting comfort or forcing independence.

Module 07

Sleep Space Transitions

Going from contact to crib, co-sleeping to solo sleep, room-sharing to room transitions – done responsively and step-by-step.

Module 08

Time Change: Travel & Daylight Savings

Keep sleep on track during travel, vacations, and scheduled disruptions.

Module 09

Parental Mental Health

The emotional load of early parenthood, why exhaustion hits so hard, and how to protect your well-being.

Module 10Special Guest

Sleep Solutions to Reclaim Your Energy

Join Cayla Solomon and Allegra Gast (RDN, IBCLC) from Aloha Nutrition as we discuss postpartum energy, nutrition, and sleep for both parents and babies. Packed with nearly 2 hours of invaluable content plus a helpful handout.

Module 11Special Guest

Sleeping Solo: Contact to Independent Sleep

A collaborative session on everything you need to know about getting your baby out of arms and into a more independent sleep space. Packed with over 2 hours of content including a comprehensive workbook.

This course gives you a strong foundation and science-backed tools – but it isn’t a replacement for personalized support.
For individualized guidance, see my 1:1 Sleep Services here.

Why this is different

No scripts. No pressure. No rigid rules.

There’s no sleep training, no pressure to “fix” your baby, and no rigid rules that ignore development or your instincts.

Rest From the Start helps you understand the why behind sleep so you can support your baby in a way that protects connection, honours biology, and reduces stress for the whole family.

It’s practical, evidence-informed, and designed to help you make confident decisions – not follow a script.

No sleep training

Not even the “gentle” kind. Everything inside honours development and connection.

Evidence-informed

Grounded in sleep science, developmental psychology, and real-world family experience.

Protects connection

Your relationship with your baby is never sacrificed for the sake of a schedule.

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Questions before you join

No. Rest From the Start is completely sleep-training-free, including “gentle” or modified versions. Everything inside supports sleep in a way that honours development, biology, and your instincts. If you’re looking for responsive, connection-centred strategies that don’t involve leaving your baby to cry, you’re in the right place.

Rest From the Start is designed for babies 0–18 months, and you can start at any point. Each module gives you age-appropriate guidance, and the strategies apply whether you have a newborn, a six-month-old, or an almost-toddler. However, if you have an older baby, you may find 1:1 support to be helpful.

It’s not a replacement, but rather a starting point. Rest From the Start gives you the science, clarity, and practical tools to begin making meaningful changes, but it doesn’t replace personalized support. Many families start here and later book 1:1 coaching when they want a plan tailored to their child’s specific needs — everything inside this course complements deeper support. You can also move into Rest Without Rules later. Nothing contradicts.

Yes. Those are extremely common patterns in the first year. The course helps you understand why sleep looks the way it does, how to support smoother rhythms, and gentle ways to shift things if you want to – without forcing independence or restricting comfort. However, if your gut is telling you your baby’s sleep is more complicated than the ‘norm’, don’t ignore that instinct. Reach out by booking a clarity call.

Yes. The strategies inside fully support responsive, safe sleep practices, including room-sharing and safe bedsharing. There’s no pressure to make changes you’re not ready for – keep the pieces you love, and change the things that are no longer working for you.

Yes. You’ll find a dedicated workshop that walks you through connection-focused, step-by-step ways to support independent sleep – only when and if your baby is ready.

These are some of the most common challenges I work through with parents. For this reason, I don’t cover individual health concerns in the course – I want to ensure your unique situation is considered. If this sounds like your child, please reach out for tailored support.

Lifetime access. No expiry, no time limits, and access to all course updates.

Due to the digital nature of the course, all sales are final. If you’re unsure whether the course is the right fit, feel free to reach out or book a Clarity Call for personalized guidance.