Toddler sleep is a whole different ballgame.
When your child can get out of bed, negotiate bedtime like a tiny attorney, and suddenly need one more hug, one more drink, and one more very important question answered… the strategies that worked when they were a baby don't always work anymore.
Lauren helps families with older toddlers and preschoolers create clear, realistic sleep boundaries without expecting you to ignore your child's feelings, or spend two hours negotiating bedtime every night.
Sleep support for older toddlers & preschoolers
Toddler sleep is a whole different ballgame.
At this age, sleep isn't always about teaching a child how to fall asleep. Often, they know how, they've just discovered that they have opinions about when, where, and under what very specific conditions they'd like to do it. 😅
Lauren helps you look at the whole picture: your child's schedule, bedtime routine, sleep habits, boundaries, behavior, temperament, and what's happening overnight.
Then you'll figure out what actually needs to change and how to respond consistently when your toddler inevitably has some feelings about that change.
Best for: bedtime battles, getting out of bed, parent presence at bedtime, night wakings, early mornings, dropping naps/quiet time, and transitioning away from sleep habits that are no longer working for your family.
“Lauren was there every step of the way supporting me through the process & that helped me tremendously. I don’t think I would’ve been able to do it without Lauren’s support. We went from bottle/rocking to sleep to falling asleep independently and with minimal crying. I’m so proud of what we have accomplished in almost 2 weeks.”
-Christina
“I knew all the major do's and dont's of sleep we were still at a total loss on our 3 yo sleep habits. Literally the very first night of trying Lauren's tips we saw a dramatic difference. It was truly life changing. Lauren was confident she knew the tricks that would specifically address our issues and she did!”
-Sarah
Is toddler support the right place for you?
Our toddler/preschooler support is designed for children approximately 2.5+ who are sleeping in a bed or other uncontained sleep space.
Still sleeping in a crib, or working toward sleeping independently in a crib? You'll want our regular 1:1 Sleep Support instead.
Sleeping in a bed and dealing with bedtime boundaries, leaving the room, night wakings, early mornings, or dropping naps? You're in the right place.
Toddler Sleep Support Services:
30 Minute Troubleshooting Call
Sometimes you don't need weeks of support. You just need someone to help you figure out what isn't working.
You'll get our complete Toddler Sleep Guide plus a 30 minute call with Lauren to talk through your child's specific sleep situation.
Together, you'll identify what's contributing to the problem, which strategies make sense for your child, and what to change first.
Best for: bedtime battles, schedule questions, nap transitions, early mornings, night wakings, or parents who have already tried a few things and aren't sure what to do next.
$79
1 Week of Email Support + Toddler Guide
You know you don't need a fully customized sleep plan, but you'd really like someone there while you make the changes.
You'll get our complete Toddler Sleep Guide, a detailed intake so Lauren understands what's happening, and one week of once daily email support while you implement your plan.
Lauren can help you troubleshoot what's happening in real time, make adjustments when needed, and tell you when the best move is simply to stay consistent.
Best for: families who feel comfortable using the Toddler Guide as their foundation but want accountability and personalized feedback while putting it into practice.
$199
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ABOUT Lauren
Lauren is Heaven Sent Sleep's toddler and preschool sleep specialist, helping families navigate the very different challenges that show up once kids move beyond the crib.
She understands that toddler sleep isn't just about schedules. It's boundaries, behavior, temperament, connection, consistency, and figuring out how to hold a limit when your three-year-old has a surprisingly compelling 14-point argument against bedtime.
Lauren is also a mom of two and originally found Heaven Sent Sleep as a client after experiencing severe sleep deprivation with her oldest. She knows what it's like to be on the other side of this, overwhelmed by information and wondering what will actually work for your family.
Her goal isn't to hand you rigid rules. It's to help you understand what's driving the sleep problem, make changes that fit your family, and feel confident responding when your child pushes back.
FAQs
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They might—and that's okay. Toddlers tend to have some pretty strong opinions when a familiar boundary or sleep habit changes.
Our goal isn't to prevent your child from ever being upset. It's to help you respond in a way that feels supportive and consistent while still holding the boundary you're trying to establish.
How much protest you'll see depends much more on your child's temperament, the changes we're making, and how different those changes are from what they're used to than the name of a particular “sleep training method.”
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Every child and situation is different. Some families notice changes within the first few nights, while other sleep habits take more time and repetition—especially with older toddlers who have had a lot of practice doing things a certain way.
We'll focus less on promising a specific number of nights and more on making sure you know what you're changing, why you're changing it, and how to stay consistent long enough to see whether it's working.
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We don't require one specific sleep training method—and working on toddler sleep doesn't mean shutting the door and leaving your child to figure it out alone.
We'll talk about what you're comfortable with, what your child is currently used to, their temperament, and the boundaries that need to change.
Your child may still be upset about those changes (because, well... toddlers), but we'll help you decide how you want to respond while staying consistent with the new expectation.
Want to make sure we are a good fit to work together? Schedule a call!
DON’T NEED THE SUPPORT FROM ONE-ON-ONE COACHING?
OTHER WAYS TO GET SUPPORT:
Downloadable Guides
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FACEBOOK GROUP
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Become a Sleep Consultant
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