Sari B. HOCHMAN
Occupational Therapist
Yoga Instructor
Yoga for Better Sleep facilitator
Child Sleep Specialist
Bkin, OT Reg (MB)
philosophy
Sleep is learned skill. Just like a new skill such as; walking and talking, it has to be practiced. Babies and young children need to be given the opportunity to learn the essential skill of sleeping.
Sleep deprivation can cause a variety of mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health issues including;
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Depression and anxiety
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Struggle to cope to with activities of daily life and occupational performance
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Impaired memory and concentration
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Weaker immune systems leading to more frequent illness
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Strained relationships with loved ones and friends

Most importantly, an exhausted parent cannot fulfill joyously fulfill their role as a parent. How much better could you do your job as a parent if you were well rested?
How do you know you need help?
As a loving and nurturing parent, you have done your best to help your little one sleep, but you still struggle with
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Your baby’s frequent night wakings
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Your baby waking shortly after being put down
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Not being able to put your baby down at all without them crying
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An overtired baby who seems wired and unable to nap and if you are so lucky to get them to nap, they wake up shortly after falling asleep
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Scheduling naps and knowing how to read your child’s sleepy signs accurately and in a timely manner
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Knowing when and how to help your child get through the dreaded nap transitions (dropping naps)
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Toddler battles at bedtime and throughout the night
Don’t worry; you have come to right place.