Reflections, Celebrations, and Exciting Times Ahead!
As we approach the close of 2024, I’ve been reflecting on the year gone by—and what a year it has been! First, let me take you back to The Sleep Nanny Summit in November, a day that left us all feeling inspired, connected, and ready to raise the bar for our brand and individual performances. […]
What Qualifies a Sleep Consultant?
In a world where sleep issues among children are common yet often under-supported, sleep consultants play an invaluable role in helping families navigate and overcome these challenges. Sleep consulting is not a medical field; rather, it’s rooted in behavioral science and focused on empowering parents and caregivers with the skills and knowledge to foster healthy […]
The Transformative Impact of Sleep Consultants on Families’ Lives
In the realm of sleep consulting, the real rewards are not merely financial—they’re about life-changing results. Families come to sleep consultants often feeling exhausted, frazzled, and desperate for a solution to sleep struggles that have taken a toll on every aspect of their lives. When a sleep consultant steps in, they aren’t just offering a […]
Why I Chose to Franchise and How It Led to Winning New Woman Franchisor of the Year
– By Lucy Shrimpton As I reflect on the past 11 years of working in the world of sleep consulting, it’s been an incredible journey—from starting as a solo consultant to training hundreds of women across the globe. I’ve spent years not only learning the science of sleep but also teaching it to others through […]
Parenting, Sleep and Mental Health
– By Lucy Shrimpton. Sleep & Wellbeing Expert Studies have found that parents of young children, especially those aged 0-5 years, experience a significant reduction in sleep quality. On average, new parents lose about 109 minutes of sleep per night during the first year after their child’s birth. Sleep deprivation is especially acute during the […]
Parenting in the Age of Neuroscience: Why ‘It Did Me No Harm’ Isn’t Enough
The backlash to ‘gentle parenting’ As modern parents, we have access to a wealth of information that previous generations did not. We’ve learned so much more about the human brain, child development, and behavior through neuroscience and psychological research. Studies now give us deeper insights into how parenting methods impact a child’s emotional and cognitive […]
Celebrating A Milestone: My Finalist Nomination at the NatWest EWiF Awards
Hello everyone, I’ve got some exciting news to share—and while I’m usually rushing on to the next challenge, today I’m pausing for a moment to truly soak in this fantastic achievement. I am incredibly honored to announce that I’ve been named a finalist in the prestigious NatWest Encouraging Women into Franchising (EWiF) Awards for 2024. […]
The Sleep Business Conference, November 2023
It was an absolute pleasure to gather together to celebrate women with sleep businesses on Saturday 11th November, 2023. We travelled from all corners of the country to meet at Hilton Heathrow Terminal 5, and, wow, was it worth the journey! They say don’t let teachers gather socially or they’ll start talking shop… Well, I […]
Parasomias and how to stop Night Terrors
There are so many different reasons for night wakings, but today we’re going to explore one particular thing that could be causing night wakings for your little one, and that is parasomnias. What on earth are they? In this week’s blog post I am going to explain exactly what they are, why they happen, how […]
Sleep Coaching Is For Parents, Not Babies!
Did you know that sleep coaching is actually for parents not little ones? I’m going to explain to you how sleep coaching is actually all about educating and empowering parents and giving them strategies so that they can help to guide and support their little ones to be the best sleeper that they can be. […]
IMPOSTER SYNDROME Explained | How To Overcome Imposter Syndrome
Most mums believe that they don’t have what it takes to start their own business because they aren’t good enough… or that their potential clients wouldn’t see them as the authority figure. And I get it, when I started my business, I used to have the same fears and beliefs myself. But let me ask […]
When To Trust Your Gut In Making Decisions – Should You Trust Your Gut Instincts?
Do you ever get a gut feeling that you should do or not do something? Like an instant pang that feels so strong – and then you worry about being too quick to judge so you start to analyse and overthink it until you’re so confused and cannot decide? I know how you feel. I […]
