I’m Benny’s (very proud) mom, a postpartum doula, and a certified gentle sleep coach for little ones. With a BA (Hons) degree in early childhood education, I have over ten years of experience with children and families, working in preschools, a career nanny, and now as a sleep consultant and postpartum doula.

I grew up on the west coast of Ireland before moving to San Francisco over nine years ago. Now, I live in the East Bay with my husband and our (almost) one-year-old son.

My passion for sleep support started long before I became a mother, but once I had my son, everything deepened. He has always had a sensitive temperament—he disliked the car seat, tolerated stroller walks for only a few minutes, and absolutely refused the baby carrier. He was happiest in our arms, watching the world from our perspective. And when it came to sleep, he needed a lot of comforting and support, especially during those challenging periods of developmental leaps or frustrating sleep regressions. Around those times I found myself questioning everything I thought I knew, despite having years of experience working closely with infants and toddlers. I felt an overwhelming pressure to “fix” his sleep issues when, in reality, he truly needed more support, not less, to help navigate through these tough moments.

This is why I do what I do. Many of the children who are labeled as needing to be "sleep trained" are actually the ones who need more responsive, individualized support. Traditional sleep training methods can often overlook the fact that some babies need extra reassurance, particularly those with more sensitive temperaments. These children aren’t “bad sleepers”—they simply process the world in a way that requires a different approach.

My goal is to help parents understand that sleep doesn’t have to be an all-or-nothing battle between rest and responsiveness. I don’t believe in rigid sleep training methods because sleep is not something that can be forced—it’s a developmental process. Self-soothing isn’t taught; it’s something that emerges from repeated experiences of being soothed.

If you feel like your child’s sleep needs don’t fit the mold, you’re not alone. I’m here to support you with an approach that respects your baby’s temperament, fosters secure attachment, and helps your entire family get the rest you deserve—without sacrificing connection.