Frequently Asked Questions
Your little ones are born to seek attachment, and we understand this deeply as mothers and professionals dedicated to helping families build stronger, connected relationships. We advocate for strong attachment and use a range of methods to suit each family, always seeing your little ones as whole beings. True attachment is about responsiveness—being attuned, emotionally available, and responsive to your child’s needs. Practices like breastfeeding or co-sleeping don’t ensure attachment if a mother is touched out and unable to be present. Don’t worry if you’re feeling irritable or stretched; this doesn’t mean you’re harming attachment. Healthy sleep habits actually support attachment by helping caregivers be more present and emotionally available.
Babies cry—it’s a natural way to communicate and release energy. We work to minimize crying, and our child psychologist is part of that process. Despite beliefs that crying raises cortisol and harms little ones, tears are normal and essential. It’s your attuned, caring response that matters. Studies show that responsive sleep support does not harm babies; in fact, it promotes healthy development.
Change feels uncomfortable because our brains are wired to favor safety, which often means staying with the familiar. The discomfort or tears that come with change don’t mean it’s wrong—they simply mean it’s new. With a solid, supportive plan, we can guide your little one toward healthier, sustainable sleep habits. While your baby may cry initially, it’s not CIO; you’ll be there to support them through the transition to new, positive sleep habits. This change is a gift that benefits your child and family’s emotional, physical, and developmental well-being.
If your little one’s crying triggers a strong response, remember it’s normal. We’re wired to react this way; it’s how children feel safe, form attachment, and learn to regulate. But if you feel the need to shut down their expression of negative emotions, consider what might be behind this reaction. Is it influenced by past experiences, social media, or unresolved emotions? Children need to know all emotions are safe to express. Boundaries and loving guidance are essential parts of parenting. You’ll have our support every step of the way, and as you see positive changes and a happier, securely attached little one, you’ll feel more confident. This program minimises upset as much as possible and gives your family the gift of better sleep.
Yes! Establishing healthy sleep habits early is a key pillar of physical and emotional well-being, affecting immunity, mental health, development, cognitive abilities, and even digestion. Your well-being matters too; good sleep strengthens your bond, mood, presence, and health. Poor sleep impacts our lifestyle, affecting nutrition choices, movement, screen time, and our ability to be the parents we aspire to be. Investing in sleep support can truly transform these early years, and you won’t regret it.
Choose one-on-one if:
- You think you’ll need extra support with changes.
- Self-directed learning isn’t for you or you may lack time to watch videos.
- Your child has complex needs or medical issues.
- You’re able to invest financially in personalized support.
The online program is perfect if:
- You’re ready to make a change and just need to know how.
- You’ll benefit from daily group support rather than individual calls.
- You don’t feel the need for someone to oversee each step.
- Budget is a factor, or you prefer videos and printables for learning.
- Access to our “Before We Begin” portal for foundational learning.
- Preliminary questionnaire to understand your child’s unique needs.
- 45-60 min phone or in-home consultation, depending on your package. For in-home sessions, we settle alongside you to help you through the change.
- A comprehensive plan covering methods, structure, and guidance.
- Printable, personalized sleep plan.
- Two weeks of daily follow-up calls for support, troubleshooting, and guidance (excl. Sunday).
- One email support for future guidance if needed.
- Lifetime access to our online client portal with videos and instructions.
- 3 months of access to a comprehensive video program, covering our proven methods with step-by-step videos, options, printables, checklists, and worksheets.
- 1 month of daily support from our experienced team (Nic, Tara, and Sam) to answer questions as you implement changes.
- Weekly live sessions with Tara to connect, answer questions, and offer guidance.
The TGSS Baby Sleep Program has proven effective with tens of thousands of clients. We do more than just teach a method; we focus on changing your baby’s sleep patterns and beliefs around sleep. Our approach is holistic, covering feeding, sleeping, awake times, and more. There’s a reason we’ve been leaders in this field for over 10 years—we’ve developed methods that effectively change disruptive sleep patterns and associations.
Our extensive experience in paediatrics and ongoing education in child development set us apart as a trusted provider for families worldwide. This program often works when others haven’t.
Our program is designed to consider every aspect, including temperament, feeding, awake times, age, personality, family dynamics and more. Many parents feel their child is “different” (e.g., super alert, low sleep needs, ADHD etc.), but often, these are simply signs of an overstimulated baby. Babies with these traits can benefit even more from healthy sleep routines.
This program has been effective for many families who have tried other sleep consultants and programs. Even if you think you have the one baby it won’t work for, you’ll be surprised at the transformation.
I hope this addresses your biggest concerns. If there’s something on your mind that we haven’t answered here, please feel free to reach out. We’re always happy to discuss your unique situation and help you get the restful life you and your family deserve.