Why Diddi Dreamers is different
My story
I graduated Norland College in 2019 with a first class honours degree & a distinction in my Norland Diploma. Having never excelled particularly in school this really demonstrated to me that passion & interest in a subject can lead to academic success. After qualifying I spent a number of years working with many wonderful families. It was during this time I first noticed the lack of knowledge regarding children’s sleep & learnt that many families follow out dated advice usually provided by government services.
I decided I wanted to help with the modern education of alternative sleep methods & trained with Lyndsey Hookway at the Holistic Sleep Coaching Programme. After receiving my qualification I began working with charities such as The Twins Trust to not only offer sleep support but to also further my skills & knowledge. Once I felt confident in my abilities I began offering paid sleep support to families in need.
In 2024 I welcomed my son Rupert into the world. It has been a complete whirlwind & taught me more than any degree or course ever could. We have had a fantastic journey with sleep encountering the typical issues as he grows & resolving them all without compromising the bond & relationship we have.
I have returned to work following maternity leave with a new perspective on the emotional toll sleep has on not only children but also their families. Get in contact today to book your free sleep call so we can begin helping your family’s sleep.
How I became a sleep consultant
Through my experience in the early year sector I knew that my ethos when it came to guiding families would need to involve a gentle approach & the flexibility to make changes to suit individual situations.
During my research I came across the wonderful Lyndsey Hookway. Lyndsey is not only a leader in the field of sleep she is also a qualified breast feeding coach & midwife. She combined her knowledge across all of these fields to create a course for sleep practitioners that is based on scientific research but also considers the complexities of family life.
I started the Sleep Coaching course in October 2021 & qualified 6 months later. The course involved weekly lessons, check ins, exams & drop in calls. It also involved lots of hands on experience with clients to ensure that by the time I actually started working with the lovely families that I do today that I really was prepared & knowledgeable. The past few years have been crazy but absolutely amazing. I now work on Diddi Dreamers full time, sharing my passion for sleep with families & meeting many wonderful people along the way.
The Gentle Approach
Diddi Dreamers has a gentle approach to sleep. This means that at every opportunity I provide ease & support to you and your little one. As your sleep coach I will work with you to create a plan that works around your whole family. To get the best results consistency really is key so by creating a realistic & achievable sleep plan for your lifestyle the likelihood of long term sleep improvement greatly increases.
I will never recommend a ‘cry it out’ method where you leave your baby distressed and without assistance but instead use solutions where gradual adjustments and habit stacking can create change. This does mean that results may not be as instant as other sleep coaches offer but it ensures the parent child relationship is not at risk of damage. Despite our gentle approach I cannot guarantee no crying from your child. Crying is a normal body reaction for children and is more likely to occur with change. However, I do promise that in the event your child does cry our plans always allow for you to comfort them.
I completed my Sleep training qualifications with Lyndsey Hookway, a world renowned specialist in the field who has been at the forefront of ‘the gentle sleep movement’ since she created it 20 years ago. Her books Holistic Sleep Coaching, Let’s talk about your new family’s sleep & Breastfeeding the brave are all fantastic resources for those looking for an introduction to her approach.