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BABY WAKING UP MULTIPLE TIMES A NIGHT?

For tired moms who have tried it all and nothing has worked.  Find out why your baby is waking and how to fix it gently.

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"After working with Katie, we gained confidence and so did our little boy!" -Jess

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"Hey there, my name is Jess and I am the mom of an 8 month old boy. Before working with Katie at Otterly Thriving I was stuck with not knowing how/when to move him to his own room and I really wanted to teach him own to fall and stay asleep on his own because I know it’s an important foundation for his life ahead. I was initially hesitant to sleep train because I didn’t want him to cry it out and be left feeling alone but after working with Katie we gained confidence and so did our little boy — he’s sleeping great now 99% of the time with minimal intervention needed. The best part about working with her has been how she relates to me as a mom, that helps a ton! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Jessica O.
Burleson, TX
"Hi, my name is Cayci and I am the mom of Brooks who is a one-year-old little boy. Before working with Katie with Otterly Thriving, I was struggling with Brooks waking up multiple times throughout the night either wanting to drink water or not being able to go back to sleep without our help. I also wanted to establish a good schedule before bedtime. After our first conversation with Katie, I realized we did need some guidance to get that started. Katie was able to set us up on a good night time and morning schedule that allowed him to get the necessary sleep that he needed throughout the night and helped us establish when we needed to intervene when he would wake up. Within just a couple of nights, he had it figured out and we were all able to get some sleep. The best part about working with Katie was she was available anytime we had questions and was able to walk us through her thought process and made it a seamless transition. Now we are spending more quality time as a family and all enjoying our sleep." ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Cayci M.
Burleson, TX

Hi, I'm Katie...
Like a mom-friend who
happens to know sleep science!

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WHY IT MATTERS

baby only naps on me — how do i put them down
how to get my 1 year old to stop fighting bedtime
is sleep training cruel
my baby won’t sleep unless i’m holding them — what am i doing wrong
overtired baby signs i might be missing
why is baby waking up every hour

THIS IS FOR YOU

If you’re reading this at 3am, phone brightness all the way down, praying this wake-up is the last one, this is for you.

If you’ve cried  because you just want to sleep and then felt guilty about it, this is for you.

If you love your baby more than anything and you are also completely, utterly, exhausted, this is for you.

If you want to focus on connection and responsive strategies tailored to your baby, this is for you.  I will help you  stop the night wakings and get you both sleep using my

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YOU ARE NOT FAILING

I want you to know: you don’t have to white-knuckle your way through this to prove you’re a good mom.  You are already a good mom!  You are the mom that was chosen for your baby! 

Does that mean you know exactly what to do 100% of the time?  Not at all.  I don’t know about you… but we certainly did NOT get an instruction manual with our hospital discharge papers when we brought our baby home!

I'VE BEEN THERE

I had an amazing pregnancy...

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exactly why I do what I do now.

I help tired moms with babies that are waking up multiple times a night start feeling like themselves again by stopping the night wakings so you can get your life back through restorative sleep.

THIS WORKS BECAUSE...

When you work with me, we take your baby, your life, and your non-negotiables and build a sleep plan that actually works for your family. No guilt. No one-size-fits-all methods. Just science-backed connection focused strategies and someone in your corner who’s been exactly where you are.

Your baby deserves the best version of you and the sleep they need. You deserve to feel like yourself again. Let’s make it happen.

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BABY WAKING UP MULTIPLE TIMES A NIGHT?

For tired moms who have tried it all and nothing has worked.  Find out why your baby is waking and how to fix it gently.

FREE QUIZ

Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve actually written an entire article on this because the fear of “sleep training and emotional damage” is so real for parents.  Here’s the truth: secure attachment and healthy bonds aren’t broken by sleep training— they’re actually one of the pillars that make it work. Think of it this way: your baby doesn’t forget you love them just because you’re not rocking them for 45 minutes straight. In fact, research shows sleep training and attachment can go hand in hand, giving you a well-rested, more emotionally regulated little human (and a less zombie-like version of you).  Ready to see what sleep training could look like for your family? Let’s chat and create a plan that gets everyone the rest they deserve.

Let’s be real—there’s no such thing as zero crying during sleep training. I mean, toddlers cry if we give them the wrong color cup, so of course a new bedtime routine gets some pushback. Even with gentle sleep training methods for babies, some tears are expected as your child learns new routines and expectations.

 

Crying is a baby’s way of communicating change and processing new routines. When your baby or toddler is accustomed to falling asleep a certain way, they’ve been trained to fall asleep a certain way. They think they NEED that way to fall or go to sleep. Have you done anything wrong?! NO! We do what we need to early on to get rest. Simply put, what you’re doing now is no longer working for you… and that’s okay! What I can assure you of is that I require parents to respond when their baby cries. I will teach you a different way to respond every time your child cries.

 

The truth is, a good sleep consultant never hands you a cookie-cutter plan or forces you into something that doesn’t align with your parenting style. We work together to find solutions that feel right for your family, whether that means gentle approaches or adjusting along the way. If you’ve ever Googled “what is the gentlest method of sleep training?” or “how to help my toddler stay asleep without crying it out,” that’s exactly the kind of collaborative, flexible support you can expect—because sleep success only works when you feel confident and comfortable.

I get it—parenting already feels like swiping your card for every. single. thing. But here’s the funny part: we don’t blink at dropping $6 on a latte that lasts 7 minutes, yet we hesitate to invest in something that buys us YEARS of better sleep (and sanity). And bonus—did you know you can often use your Health Savings Account (HSA) or Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for sleep consulting services? That means it’s not just an investment in rest—it’s a legit healthcare expense. Because let’s be honest, uninterrupted sleep does more for your health than that multivitamin you keep forgetting to take.

That’s an excellent question! My bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood from Texas Tech and diploma from The Cradle Coach Academy paired with being a parent and grandparent and YEARS experience as a Pre-K, Kindergarten and Second grade teacher are good for something! Let’s put them to work!

  • Humor and relatability → I make exhausted parents laugh and feel seen (which instantly lowers their defensiveness).

     

  • Balance science with empathy → I explain the “why” behind sleep in a way that’s clear and non-judgy, so parents feel smart, not scolded.

     

  • Meet parents where they are → I don’t push “cry it out” or rigid rules—I honor your values, emotions, and capacity.

     

  • Provide emotional coaching, not just sleep coaching → I normalize the guilt, frustration, and second-guessing that come with parenting.

     

  • Stay accessible and approachable → My approach is not clinical or bossy—it’s more like a wise, funny mom-friend who also knows her stuff!

     

 

Whether you’re dealing with bedtime battles, toddler meltdowns, or just trying to figure out how to parent in a way that feels good to you, I’m here to help you find your rhythm. Plus, I promise we’ll have a few laughs along the way!

Here’s the thing—when you feel like you’ve tried it all, the problem usually isn’t you, it’s that no one has yet helped you find a sleep solution customized for your baby or toddler. Most “everything” out there is generic advice that doesn’t take your child’s temperament, your family’s routine, or your parenting style into account. That’s why parents searching “how to get my toddler to sleep through the night without crying” finally see results with a tailored plan. We cut through the noise, ditch the guesswork, and find a method that actually fits your family—so you can finally get some rest without feeling like a failure.

Sleep struggles are common, and reaching out doesn’t mean you’re failing — it means you’re taking care of your family. Children don’t come with instructions. Thank goodness there are professionals out there to tell us what to do… teachers, doctors, sleep consultants!

Sleep is foundational to your family’s well-being, and just like we hire experts for health, finances, or home repairs, working with a sleep consultant is simply a smart way to get trusted, experienced help. You’re still the expert on your child — I just help you connect the dots and take the pressure off your shoulders.

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