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Wondering if your only choices are sleep training or staying exhausted? Here’s what actually helps, why babies wake, and how to support sleep while staying
I’ve spoken to other consultants, and your Relationship Supported Sleep approach resonates the most. Both of the others told me I have to do cry it out or stop cosleeping. You’re the one who is not saying either of these.
I’ve been struggling with my 10 month old baby’s sleep several nights in a row, consistent middle of the night wakes with no idea on how to resolve it. With the help of My Sleep Roadmap and Restie Bestie, I came to the realization that I’m in the peak separation
I have found the roadmap super helpful for changing my approach/perspective on things. I came into it trying to “fix” my daughter’s sleep and I was ignoring my needs. Since starting My Sleep Roadmap I shifted things to help prioritize my rest, which for us meant bedsharing (tried a sidecar
My son has slept through the night for the last 2 nights! Finally at 19 months old. This has been the biggest milestone of all time. Thank you! Your lecture about responding vs reacting completely changed my approach to handling the night wakes and helped me drastically improve my sleep
I cannot believe what you said to do worked, BUT IT DID! I didn’t pick up or rock my baby once last night; I just laid her back down if she sat up and/or pulled her in for a cuddle. She goes right back to sleep. 😅😅I’m shocked and feel
I’ll start by saying that the information provided is very valuable! It’s very helpful and on point on your perception of development, which I love. It makes a parent feel seen and strong to navigate sleep with the information you provide. The info is shared in a very light and
I’ve spoken to other consultants, and your Relationship Supported Sleep approach resonates the most. Both of the others told me I have to do cry it out or stop cosleeping. You’re the one who is not saying either of these.
I’ve been struggling with my 10 month old baby’s sleep several nights in a row, consistent middle of the night wakes with no idea on how to resolve it. With the help of My Sleep Roadmap and Restie Bestie, I came to the realization that I’m in the peak separation
I have found the roadmap super helpful for changing my approach/perspective on things. I came into it trying to “fix” my daughter’s sleep and I was ignoring my needs. Since starting My Sleep Roadmap I shifted things to help prioritize my rest, which for us meant bedsharing (tried a sidecar
My son has slept through the night for the last 2 nights! Finally at 19 months old. This has been the biggest milestone of all time. Thank you! Your lecture about responding vs reacting completely changed my approach to handling the night wakes and helped me drastically improve my sleep
I cannot believe what you said to do worked, BUT IT DID! I didn’t pick up or rock my baby once last night; I just laid her back down if she sat up and/or pulled her in for a cuddle. She goes right back to sleep. 😅😅I’m shocked and feel
I’ll start by saying that the information provided is very valuable! It’s very helpful and on point on your perception of development, which I love. It makes a parent feel seen and strong to navigate sleep with the information you provide. The info is shared in a very light and

Valerie Groysman, M.S.W., R.S.W. is mom of two boys (toddler and baby), a Registered Social Worker (Ontario, Canada - only) and Certified Baby-Led Sleep and Well-being Specialist.
She is the Founder of Talkin' Sleep which provides effective personalized sleep solutions based on your baby's biology and your family's values.
Valerie helps babies, toddlers, children and families get the sleep they need without compromising what's best for their child. All recommendations and information is based on biologically normal infant sleep, attachment science and a holistic understanding of the unique needs of each baby, parent and family.
Valerie does not use sleep training or crying it out methods to support families to get sleep.