Solving Bedtime Battles
US$86
What's Included:
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For 2-8 Year Olds
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Responsive Approach
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Comprehensive Modules
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Practical Tools and Strategies
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Expert Guidance
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Lifetime Access
What You’ll Learn
Taught By
Jess VanderWier
Registered Psychotherapist & Mom of 3
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Quick Start & Foundation
In this module
Preparing for Better Sleep
Learn to optimize your child’s sleep space for their unique sensory needs, build a predictable and connecting bedtime routine, and regulate your own emotions so you can be the calm, confident leader your child needs you to be.
In this module
Essential Sleep Tools
Learn body-based calming strategies to help your anxious child settle, implement the “Connected Hearts” system to ease separation anxiety, and use the “PAUSE” method to respond confidently to nighttime fears and nightmares.
In this module
Solving Common Sleep Challenges
Go deeper into the most common root causes of sleep issues. You’ll get detailed strategies for children struggling with separation anxiety, fears of the dark or monsters, sleep pressure issues (being over- or under-tired), and sensory sensitivities, plus how to handle sleep during big life transitions.
In this module
Specific Sleep Struggles
From leaving the bedroom a dozen times to wanting only one parent, this module provides scripts and step-by-step plans for today’s most common and frustrating bedtime challenges. Get clear, practical solutions for your family’s specific situation.
In this module
Wrapping Up
Sleep is not linear. This module provides a guide on when and how to seek additional professional support if your challenges feel too complex to solve on your own.
In this module
LIFE CHANGING STORIES
From Real Parents Just Like You
Bailey | Mom of 2
I literally never send in reviews like this, but I have to say THANK YOU. My 4.5-year-old has had the worst bedtime struggles, and I'm 15 days out from having baby #2. It's been so challenging thinking about how we are going to figure out her dependent + long + angry bedtime routine with a newborn. I tried out just a few of the strategies last night - rough & tumble, sharing my experience as a kiddo, and letting her get about 50 stuffed animals, and there were NO tears, NO fighting, and she fell asleep in under 40 minutes (which is huge). I am literally sharing with every single person I know, regardless of if they even have kids! Thank you! .
Thea | Mom of 1
I tried your Connect Hearts with my 7-year-old, and this is the most success I have had with helping her stay in her room! We've done it for seven nights now (on and off as she has been at her dad's), and I’m starting to feel more positive and able to start switching my ears off! I have felt on constant alert since I have to be on the camp bed in her room. It got to the point where I couldn't keep going. It's hard, but she holds on to the hearts, and we talk about our heartstrings being connected when we are not together. I'm finally starting to feel we are making progress. Massive thank you!
Meaghan | Mom of 1
We purchased your bedtime course, and it did wonders for our highly sensitive kiddo! I couldn't recommend it enough! After hearing for almost three years nothing but "cut the cord" and "let him cry it out on his own," it was such a breath of fresh air to hear you advise us to stay with our child until the big feelings pass and then try again. After several attempts and sitting through and saving space for so many tears, we were finally able to leave him for 15 seconds, then 30, and so on. We now say goodnight and leave, and he is sleeping in a few minutes. I love and so appreciate you and everything you stand for! It has brought me so much confidence in my motherhood journey, knowing that my husband and I are parenting in the best way for our family! Thank you so much for what you do and who you are!
Kathryn | Mom of 1
Just had to tell you how amazing the Solving Bedtime Battles course is. Firstly, it is such an incredible price for a packed, full-length course with absolutely no semblance of CIO. Not saying there weren't tears, but never left alone. Secondly, our almost 3-year-old went from co-sleeping nearly every night to going to sleep in his own bed/room with just me holding his hand and SLEEPING ALL NIGHT. It's been truly amazing, and no more screaming/bed is lava tantrums. I will admit I was incredibly skeptical, but with time and patience over the course of about a month, it's been an amazing difference.
Kenedie | Mom of 1
Ummmmm, I am in complete shock. My 3.5-year-old, who has co-slept her entire life, just went to bed ALONE. I'm not even through the whole course! It took about 30 minutes of reassurance and going in and out, but she is ASLEEP. I cannot even believe it! We are still co-sleeping, but she put herself to bed first!!! This has never happened!
Larissa | Mom of 2
Just wanted to reach out (again!) and say how thankful I am for your course. I forwarded the bedtime lesson to my husband today, and right as I was losing my sh*t after being so good and calm at bedtime (I), my husband could step in and utilize some strategies that you offered in the lesson. I know not everyone has the luxury of a co-parent, but it was so nice to have something concrete we could both learn from so we could be on the same team and approach from the same angle.
A REAL FAMILY MAKING CHANGE
Emily’s Story
Emily struggled with her son’s sleep for years, who is now eight years old. Here is her sleep story.
I wondered if it was too late…
My husband travelled for work, and our bedtime routine got harder and harder. To the point where my son wouldn’t sleep without me. He is 8. I questioned whether things were too far gone or if we’d need to co-sleep forever.
Just one night and I saw change!
Tonight, I did the Connected Hearts. And oh my, the way it melted his heart…beyond words. Since he’s 8, I was able to talk to him about his fears, worries, etc. He listened. Seeing how much my effort to feel close to him already made him feel safe in just one night means the world. I already know bedtime will be easier moving forward.
It’s what we both needed.
This approach was exactly what my son and I needed. He loved knowing I was coming back to check on him, and it left both of us feeling so much better than the old bedtime struggle we were having for years. I feel like we are working through a solution that makes sense. Thank you so much for your advice!!
Parents & Caregivers
Who’s This Course For?
You are a tired parent who is looking for practical sleep solutions. Your child is taking forever to fall asleep, and they wake you up most nights. You are ready to sleep again.
You don’t want to leave your child to cry it out alone. You don’t feel comfortable locking the door, or avoiding eye contact.
You want an approach that will work for your sensitive, strong-willed, or deeply feeling child (not just a one-size-fits-all script)!
Let’s do it!
Course Pricing
US$86
What's Included:
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For 2-8 Year Olds
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Responsive Approach
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Comprehensive Modules
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Practical Tools and Strategies
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Expert Guidance
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Lifetime Access
The gold standard
A Better Kind of Sleep Course
2-8 Year Olds
Our course meets the needs of kids as young as two years old all the way up to 8 years old.
Responsive Approach
Our approach does not include any cry-it-out, ignoring, or shaming.
Comprehensive Modules
Access effective tools, deeply insightful videos, and practical scripts that will change how you respond to your child’s sleep forever.
Practical Tools and Strategies
The tools inside the course are easy to implement and practical. You’ll be able to start making changes on the first day of taking the course!
Expert Guidance
Rest assured, the tools in this course are backed by research, taught by a professional, and are effective for getting more sleep for your family.
Lifetime Access
Come back to this course whenever you want! Watch it for the sleep struggles you are having now, and come back to it for years to come.
The Nurtured First Guarantee
We believe in the course so much that we want you to try it risk-free! If you don’t feel totally happy with your purchase within the first 30 days, we’ll refund you your purchase price. We only ask that you give us feedback about how we can improve so we can continue to provide the most helpful resources for families.
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Frequently Asked Questions
For a lifetime! We offer this for two reasons:
- Parents are often busy and tired. You need to be able to access this course when you find the time and energy!
- Children’s needs and struggles change as they develop. You can skip ahead to the lessons you need right now and come back for the rest when you need it!
This course was designed for parents of children from ages 2 to 8 years old. It’s for parents of toddlers, preschoolers, and early school-aged children!
The course contains 6 hours of video material broken down into bite-sized videos. If you're exhausted and need help tonight, we encourage you to skip ahead to the specific module that addresses your struggle and come back to the foundational videos later when you're more rested.
We are dealing with children, so there might be. What sets this course apart is that we will never tell you to leave your child to cry it out alone, ignore their tears, or hold the door closed. You will learn how to welcome your child's feelings and support them through their tears, which is essential for building trust and a secure relationship.
Many parents start to see small changes right away. However, meaningful, long-term change usually happens over two to three weeks of consistent implementation. Like all things parenting, there are no guarantees when we support children with unique needs. This is why we offer a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Other bedtime approaches focus on one-size-fits-all sleep solutions. Our course is different because we first help you get curious and identify the root cause of your child's struggles using the 5 S's framework (Separation, Scared, Sleep Pressure, Sensory, Situational). Then, we guide you in making gradual changes using the "Bedtime Ladder" approach, which focuses on connection and preserving your relationship, not just changing behaviour.
Yes. This course is designed with all types of children in mind. We have entire lessons dedicated to the specific needs of sensory avoiders (who are often highly sensitive) and sensory seekers, providing customized strategies for their sleep environment and bedtime routines.
Absolutely! We have a dedicated lesson with a step-by-step "Bedtime Ladder" to help you gently transition your child from co-sleeping to sleeping independently in their own bed, while still helping them feel safe and connected to you.
Yes, our course covers nightmares and night terrors in detail. We explain the difference between them and provide practical solutions for each, including our PAUSE method for responding to fears in a way that builds security.
Yes! Many parents come to our course feeling like they’ve tried everything, including methods that didn't feel right for their family. Our responsive approach will give you new strategies, insights, and a framework that focuses on connection.
Certainly! Waking between sleep cycles is natural, but frequent night wakings that require your help are often a sign of an underlying issue. This course will help you determine if the cause is related to sleep pressure, separation, or other factors, and give you a plan to address it.
Yes. The strategies and tools in this course are designed for children between ages 2–8. We address many common struggles for this age group, including increasing separation anxiety, imaginative fears, and navigating nap transitions.
Yes, the course content is beneficial for a child in a crib (ages 2 and up). We have an entire lesson dedicated to navigating the transition from a crib to a big bed, and all of our principles on routines, connection, and managing fears are fully applicable.
The course is completely self-paced. Once you sign up, you’ll have access to all the material and can review it on your own time, at your own speed. And you can revisit the content whenever you need it for years to come!
Inside the course, you’ll find a discussion forum. This forum is a place where parents can ask their questions related to the course material. Our team of experts will help point you to the videos or handouts in the course to help you get your questions answered!
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