In this episode of the Sweet Slumber podcast, Meredith Brough recounts her transformation from a mother and childcare provider to a sought-after sleep consultant. She shares her early struggles with her own children's sleep issues, which led her to develop baby-centered sleep solutions that prioritize the child's needs and temperament. Meredith's approach evolved from gentle, traditional methods to more empathetic and responsive strategies, inspired by her work with sensitive and spirited children.

Her success story includes instructing other mothers and professionals, creating a mastermind group, and educating the public about responsive parenting. Meredith's dedication to changing sleep training narratives and supporting families is evident throughout her journey.

Topics

• Background working with children and experiences as a mother
• A personal journey of becoming a sleep consultant
• Challenges faced in the early stages of Meredith's business
• The process of developing Baby-Centered Sleep solutions
• Lack of resources in understanding and addressing the needs of highly sensitive and spirited children
• Initial struggles in understanding the impact of a child's temperament on sleep
• Emphasis on intuition, prayer, and perseverance in her journey as a sleep consultant
• Shifting away from crying methods and focusing on baby-centered sleep solutions

To learn about the Baby-Centered Sleep Coach School click here.

Learn more about the Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Mastermind here.

If you're a parent who is interested in working with Meredith, click here to set up a free Sleep Intervention Call.

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Keywords
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