About Us

With little ones at home, the days are long and the years are short. We’ll be there to make the long days a little easier.

OUR STORY

Balanced Sleep was birthed out of our desire to make the early days with your babe a life-giving practice.

It takes a village, right? Whether you have a brand new tiny human or a rambunctious toddler on your hands, we’re passionate about helping families find their balance in those wild early days.

We provide sleep support and newborn care services to families craving a little (or a lot) more rest in their days. We rely on evidence-based sleep methods and collaborate with you to create habits and home-systems that’ll help you and yours thrive— not just survive.

GET TO KNOW US

The team dedicated to cheering you on.

Meet Nicole

Hey there! I’m Nicole, the creator of Balanced Sleep. Raising my two girls has been the most rewarding experience of my life, but when my youngest began struggling with sleep, I felt absolutely drained, depleted and ready for something new. After reading everything I could get my hands on, we finally found a sleep strategy that worked for us and it breathed new life into our family.

Knowing I’d found my new passion, I earned my certification as a Sleep Consultant and Newborn Care Specialist. Since then, I’ve had the privilege of giving hundreds of other families that gift: the gift of the balanced life they deserve, so they can cherish their days with their little ones as much as possible.

Meet Kadie

I’m the oldest of 7, so caring for new babies has always been a cherished part of my story! For as long as I can remember, I’ve always been happiest with a baby on my hip.

I’m a postpartum doula, sleep consultant and NCS who currently specializes in maximizing sleep for parents of newborns under 4 months.

By the time I leave my clients, they’re fully supported, empowered, and ready to be on their own. I’ve created my own sleep shaping method that’s been incredibly successful, and now serves as the foundation for Balanced Sleep’s Newborn Sleep program.

Meet Danielle

I’m a mama of triplets and a four-year-old-- all boys!  My experience navigating sleep with four little ones has made me a big proponent of Balanced Sleep: I’m passionate about creating systems that support the whole family on their way to thriving. I’m certified by the Cradle Coach Academy and super excited to be your biggest cheerleader on your path to healthy sleep training. 

Meet Sydney 

Hey everyone, I’m Sydney! I’m a pediatric occupational therapist and a mom of two under two. After absorbing as much knowledge as possible while overcoming sleep challenges with my own kiddos, I earned my certification through the Cradle Coach Academy and now specialize in sleep support for toddlers. I’m here to equip parents with the tools they need to adjust their child’s routine as they grow. 

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Testimonials

How can I describe how exceptional Kadie is? When we hired her, my husband and I were planning for a natural hospital birth. Instead, after a very long and difficult labor, our baby girl was born by emergency c-section. My physical recovery was long and painful. When we got home from the hospital, Kadie was the first person I saw. Right away, I felt heard and held by her bubble of empathy and care and competence. To say she went above and beyond for all three of us is a gross understatement. She made sure I ate, even with no appetite. She made sure I rested, even when I couldn’t sleep. She helped me with breastfeeding and pumping. She organized everything for my daughter’s care without ever having to be asked, and made everything so much easier than it would have been without her experience and skill. She cared for our beautiful new baby with a calm, expert, and steady hand far beyond her years. Nothing can throw Kadie, and she made sure to gently introduce a sleep and nap schedule that has set Franny up for success ever since. What’s more, Kadie is at ease in any and all circumstances. She never judges, and holds space for tears, laughter, and all of the things that come with new parenthood. We will be forever grateful, and anyone who would get a chance to work with her is very lucky.

Louise and Lee S.

My 8 month old baby girl was waking up several times at night to nurse, and although she would go right back to sleep, she would sometimes wake up more than 3 times a night. Nicole helped me customize a schedule that worked for our family and helped us teach her how to put herself back to sleep. My experience was unique because my husband and I aren’t used to following a strict daily routine. Nicole walked us through the process and helped us feel confident that it would all work. We started seeing results within two nights of starting the program, and within a little over a week my daughter was able to sleep through the night. I appreciate how easy it was for me to communicate my issues, and how fast Nicole replied to them. I came into this a little stressed and overwhelmed, but with all the information she shared and all the help she provided, I was able to continue the program with no problem. The results made my everyday 100x better— thank you Nicole for returning my beauty sleep and my husband's sanity!

Brenda R.

I am very happy to recommend Kadie for providing infant care. As first time parents, she helped my husband and I with our newborn the first week home from the hospital and she was such a godsend! I was apprehensive at first to leave my new baby in the care of someone I just met, but Kadie is so experienced and poised, she made me feel at ease quickly and knew when and how to step in and help without me having to ask. She was so sweet and tender with our baby girl and showed us some valuable tips on care for things like bath time, bedtime, hygiene care, and some general rules of thumb, not to mention helped us get some much needed sleep!

Alanna L.

I began working with Nicole when my daughter was 3 1/2 months old. My daughter had been a great sleeper thus far, but began to show signs of a sleep regression as she approached her next developmental leap. Nicole was very meticulous when learning our sleep patterns & understood clearly what my goals were for this process. Her sleep plan saved us and my sanity. It gave my daughter the foundation for good sleep & and gave me the confidence to push through the dreaded 4-month regression. Without the schedule and good habits formed under Nicole’s guidance, we would have slipped into an unsustainable, unhealthy sleep patterns. Nicole was 100% available & attentive when I would reach out and she gave me the reassurance I needed to trust the process. Her focus was not only on my daughter, but also my well-being. She would always ask how I was feeling and was right there with me celebrating each small victory. I never felt pressured to enforce a method that made me feel uncomfortable. Nicole was so patient and understanding. She always encouraged me to be consistent & reiterated that my little one COULD do this! 

Megan B.

Kadie was an absolute godsend! If you are debating hiring her— stop. Hire her. Trust us, you will not regret it! Kadie was prompt, knowledgeable, and went above and beyond any of our expectations. As first time parents, it’s hard to know exactly what to expect, so this was truly invaluable for us. Kadie was always there to reassure us, and provide the help, resources, and advice we needed. Most importantly, she is kind, loving, and took care of our baby as if she was family. We highly recommend Kadie and had it not been for her other commitments/high demand we would have loved to have her for longer! She even helped us find our next caretaker before her contract with us ended.

Kirtan and Nandita P.

When I was pregnant, I always planned to have my daughter on a strict schedule and was very against co-sleeping, all that suddenly went out the window once I was a new Mom and in survival mode. My daughter would usually only take one nap a day, sometimes two if I was lucky, but never on a consistent basis. Once I discussed my goals with Nicole and she tailored a custom sleep plan for my daughter, I was excited but also hesitant to move forward with the process. She continued to check in on me and offer alternative solutions until I was fully ready to proceed. Nicole was never pushy or judgmental, but had a warm and patient demeanor that made me feel more at ease. I only wish I would have done it sooner! Nicole continued to be there for me and answer all my questions and concerns until I was ready to handle it on my own. My daughter is now able to sleep through the night, in her own room, without relying on milk throughout the night and on an actual schedule. I honestly didn’t think this was possible and I couldn’t have done it without Nicole! She truly is one of a kind and amazing at what she does.

Ashley S.

It is my pleasure to recommend Kadie! The first month of my son’s life was a very challenging time. Thankfully, everything turned around when we found Kadie. I can confidently say she kept us sane during that first month. She brought in a much-needed sense of comfort, peace and ease into our home. Those feelings are absolutely priceless when you have a newborn. I fully trusted her so I could finally relax and focus on healing. She is very knowledgeable and extremely professional. She is punctual and reliable, and I didn’t have to ask her to do things— she was always two steps ahead, anticipating needs. On top of her level of professionalism and knowledge, she is extremely caring and nurturing. I felt incredibly at peace knowing she was with my newborn. I wholeheartedly recommend Kadie for any family! 

Megan M.

As first-time parents, we found ourselves co-sleeping with our daughter longer than planned. We enjoyed having her so close to us, but by 9 months, the lack of sleep started to wear on us. We thought the only way to remedy our situation would be through a harsh cry-it-out method, which we were uncomfortable doing. When Nicole reached out to us, she informed us there were many methods we could explore. She didn’t apply any pressure, took time listening to our concerns, habits, and preferences, and presented a “shuffle method” tailored to our needs that made us feel comfortable in making a change. This helped us ease our daughter into transitioning to the crib, gradually further from our bed, and eventually into her own room with no more nighttime feedings. We were scared to take the plunge, but shocked at how quickly and seamlessly everything went! Nicole was gentle and thorough in our daily communication, and knew exactly how and when to offer the support and encouragement we needed at various times. We committed to trusting her advice and direction for 2 weeks and are so glad we did. We are sleeping so well now and feel comfortable with the positive impact this will have on our daughter’s independence.

Lauren M.

Kadie— what a life saver! My little bubs was waking up 4-6 times a night and super restless around nap time. I was exhausted. With a business to run and a partner working night shifts, I was feeling completely burnt out and overwhelmed. Kadie gave us not only practical advice and tips to help my daughter and us sleep better, but also provided the mental and emotional support that I still resort back to now. I am a holistic mother and disagree with harsh sleep training methods, but Kadie personally drafted out a simple and super effective plan that still has my daughter sleeping well to this day. I still go back to all of Kadie’s methods when we go through a sleep regression and it still works an absolute charm. She sleeps through the whole night like a dream! I now have hours to spare during the night to do my own self-love and self-care routines, and have gained a few extra hours in the day to catch up on housework. I could not recommend Kadie enough for parents who desperately need a bit of time back to get the rest we all so deserve.

Kinna L.

Nicole saved me after my daughter completely refused her crib after a tough move and a tumble out of the crib. She went from being fully sleep trained to sleeping less than 6 hours a night and refusing to nap. I contacted Nicole in pure desperation— my sleep had become a nightmare and I was confined to car naps daily just to catch up! She not only gave me consistent support— seriously 24/7— but she was also a friend and so kind when I was hard on myself. She checked on us all the time and always responded so quickly. I know that she was really busy when she took us on, and it was as if we were her sole concern. After much trial and error and a lot of support and grace, my daughter is now putting herself to sleep happily and sleeping 11-12 hours a night and naps 1-2.5 hours a day! Nicole’s services were worth every penny, because every child and situation is different. She tailors the plan specifically to you and will help make changes when needed. I highly recommend Nicole to any family struggling with a child’s sleep!

Katya H.

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