Today we’d like to introduce you to Laura Knecht.
Laura, please share your story with us. How did you get to where you are today?
It all started when I became a mom to a beautiful baby boy over 3 years ago. My son, Logan, was not a good sleeper, actually his nickname was Senor Fussypants, because he fussed and whined day and night. I didn’t know this wasn’t normal because he was growing and gaining weight on the standardized growth charts, so all the doctors just kept saying “he’ll grow out of it”. After a very long year of struggling he did grow out of his medical issues but not out of the sleep issues. So then I decided to try and learn everything I could about baby and toddler sleep, turns out there is a lot of misinformation out there and almost no support for parents! As a struggling parent I decided to do something about it, I went back to school became certified and started Good Little SleeperZzz! So as a parent who struggled personally with sleep and infant sleep deprivation, I know the kind of support and guidance parents need during these tough times. Which is why it’s become my passion to help support parents and education them on the topic of their children’s sleep!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
I struggled so much in the first few years with my son, going back for continued education and starting my own business did seem too intimidating. Every startup has a long slow road of becoming known and getting their brand out there, my biggest challenge has been and still is educating people on what I do. When they hear about it I get called a “sleep trainer” and parent get nervous because they think that means, I come into their homes and make their kids cry themselves to sleep (known as the “cry it out” method). I never wanted to do that method with my own son so I would never ask any parent to do that with their babies. I take time to explain, almost daily, to parents that there are gentle ways to teach positive independent sleep habits. I try and encourage parents not to suffer through, so many parents think its okay to just survive in a sleep deprived state but doesn’t have to be that way!
Good Little SleeperZzz – what should we know? What do you guys do best? What sets you apart from the competition?
Good Little SleeperZzz is about educating and supporting parents struggling with their children’s sleep. Simply put, I offer customized sleep plans and in home support for parents, Parents come to me exhausted and seeking guidance, so all my parents have to fill out an in-depth questionnaire which I use to create their customized sleep plan for their child or children. Next, I come into their home to help guide them through implementing the plan and subsequently supporting them through all the new change. My goal is to make the experience as positive as possible for both parents and the children.
What makes Good Little SleeperZz unique is my passion for helping the families I work with, not just help but to really support and guide them during the entire process. Any change can be hard but when you have someone who is there following up everyday (and even during the night), the entire process really becomes a positive one that can really change family’s outlook. There is nothing better for me and my company, than working with a struggling family who is just so grateful to have your help and support throughout the process, and then you get to see them really blossom into this beautiful, happy and well rested family. Seeing parents light up when they get their first good night’s sleep is just magical to me.
What is “success” or “successful” for you?
Every family that I help is success to me, I only work with a few family a month because I am so hands on with my parents so their success is mine as well. Every family I can help get more restful sleep, so there is no more stress or drama around bedtime or nap time is my version of success.
Pricing:
- Basic Phone Consultation $120
- Basic Newborn Package $295
Contact Info:
- Website: www.goodlittlesleeperzzz.com
- Phone: 754-307-4970
- Email: Laura@goodlittlesleeperzzz.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/goodlittlesleeperzzz/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodLittleSleeperZzz/
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