ABOUT ME

Hi, I’m Shereen Nielsen, your Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant, passionate family advocate, wife to a loving husband, and room-sharing, homeschooling, crunchy mum to two beautiful children.

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With over 8 years of experience and more than 4,000 families supported, I help parents improve their child’s sleep using a gentle, responsive, and evidence-informed approach. My work is rooted in respect for your instincts, your values, and your unique parenting style.

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My journey into sleep consulting began not in a classroom, but in my own home, navigating the exhaustion and confusion of severe sleep deprivation with my first baby. I knew something wasn’t right, but no one truly listened. That frustration became my mission: to be the person who does listen, who believes you when you say something feels off, and who works with you to find the missing piece.

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As a room-sharing parent myself, I don’t believe in rigid rules or cookie-cutter solutions. There is no “right” or “wrong” way to approach sleep; only your way, and what works for your child. Whether you’re contact napping, bed-sharing, night feeding, or moving toward more independent sleep, I’ll meet you with curiosity, compassion, and tailored support that aligns with your parenting style and not someone else’s expectations.

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I want you to know: wanting change doesn’t make you selfish. You are not just a mother; you are a whole person. It’s okay to feel touched out, to want your evenings back, or to crave even just five minutes a day to feel like yourself again. That desire for rest, identity, and emotional space is not a failure; it’s human. Supporting your child’s needs should never mean ignoring your own.

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My process goes far deeper than just settling techniques. I consider emotional wellbeing, sleep history, feeding patterns, birth and medical experiences, nervous system regulation, and even physiological factors like airway health, oral development, and nutrient levels.

 

Sleep is a biological function and when it’s disrupted, there’s always a reason.

If you're feeling exhausted, dismissed, or unsure where to turn next, please know you don’t have to figure it out alone. I’m here to support you with clarity, compassion, and a partnership that honours both your child’s needs and your parenting values.

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I'd love to work with you to restore healthy, peaceful sleep for your little one, for you and your whole family.