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Shereen Nielsen - Sleep Consultant Education, Adelaide (2026)

06/10/2025

💤 Mistake #1: Relying too much on the routine. Yes, structure helps but no schedule can outdo biology or emotional regulation. Flexibility is your best friend.

💗 Mistake #2: Focusing only on behaviour. It’s not just about how long a child cries or how fast they fall asleep. It’s about why they’re struggling in the first place; nervous system, feeding, environment, connection…it all matters.

👶 Mistake #3: Forgetting the parent. We support the whole family system, not just the child. Emotional connection and parental confidence are everything.

🧠 Mistake #4: Skipping the root cause work. When you learn to see beyond sleep schedules and into physiology, sensory needs, and emotional safety, that’s when you evolve from sleep trainer to sleep specialist.

If you’re a new (or soon-to-be) consultant, save this post as a reminder and know that the real growth happens when you stay curious, compassionate, and evidence-informed. 🌙

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Shereen xx

04/10/2025

Here are 7 content ideas you can use this week to connect, educate, and grow your audience as a sleep consultant:

💡 Truth post: “Did you know overtiredness actually makes it harder for your baby to fall asleep?” → Share why and give one simple tip to help prevent it.

🙅‍♀️ “Myth: You need to let your baby cry it out to teach them to sleep.” → Then share your gentle, responsive approach instead.

📋 Show your followers what your day really looks like, ie reports, helping families, and all the in-between moments.

😴 Pick a relatable struggle (false starts, early wakes, short naps) and explain one root cause behind it, not just the surface fix.

🌸 Share a family story (confidentially!) From chaos to calm, focusing on how your approach felt for them, not just the outcome.

🪶 Post a photo or reel of a calm nursery setup and talk about how the environment affects sleep quality (darkness, temp, noise, etc).

💬 Get honest with a “Sleep Consultant Confession” like: “Sleep consultants’ kids wake too. Sleep isn’t perfect…it’s dynamic!”

✨ Bonus tip: Mix these up with education, empathy, and a dash of personality. That’s how you build trust and visibility.

👉 Save this post for inspo later & tag me when you try one!
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03/10/2025

Most sleep consultants offer phone and email consultations. Don’t get me wrong…I’m not criticising this at all. There’s absolutely nothing wrong with supporting families virtually (I do it too, and it works beautifully!).

But… if you’re not offering in-home consultations, you might be missing out. And so could your clients.

Because here’s the truth: 
In-home consultations are invaluable. They give you the chance to see sleep struggles as they actually happen, in real-time, in the child’s real sleep space. And that perspective can change everything for both you and the families you support.

💡 Families often (accidentally!) leave out little details on forms or during calls… but when you’re right there, you can see it all. 💡 You can tweak the plan on the spot depending on how the little one is responding—no waiting until the next check-in. 💡 Parents feel reassured when they watch you respond in real-time, and it gives them confidence to keep going long after you’ve left. 💡 You can offer flexible support: just naps, bedtime only, or even a full overnight stay—whatever suits your business and lifestyle. 💡 The trust and connection you build with families in their own homes is powerful—it’s something you simply can’t replicate through a screen.

👉 Do you offer in-home consultations?

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11/09/2025

✨🎉 A Huge Congratulations! 🎉✨

I am so proud to congratulate Katie Collins on successfully completing her Infant & Child Sleep Consultant Certification! 🌙💤

She has worked so hard over the past months, showing incredible dedication, compassion, and commitment to learning the skills needed to support families with sleep solutions.

This is such a big achievement and the beginning of a new chapter where she’ll be able to make a real difference in the lives of tired parents and little ones. 💕

Well done, Katie! Your passion and heart for families shines through, and I can’t wait to see all the beautiful work you do as a certified sleep consultant.

Please join me in celebrating this amazing milestone! 🥂👏

Shereen x

Are you interested in becoming a certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant? DM me directly if you'd like to know more - contractor positions available!

10/09/2025

Are you passionate about baby & child sleep? I’m building a team of gentle consultants...this could be you! Read the captions!

01/06/2025

You’re probably already offering a personalised sleep plan and some level of post-consultation support which is amazing and absolutely essential.⁠

But one thing I always recommend to my certified sleep consultants is to include a Sleep Foundations eBook as part of the package.⁠

This resource helps your clients feel more empowered and prepared by covering common sleep disruptions and changes that are likely to pop up in the weeks and months ahead.⁠

Here’s what your Sleep Foundations e-book could include:⁠

✨ Sleep regressions (and how to navigate them)⁠
✨ Growth spurts and sleep changes⁠
✨ Nap transitions⁠
✨ The “sleep gets better, then worse” regression⁠
✨ Starting solids⁠
✨ Basic nutrition for better sleep⁠
✨ Managing illness and teething⁠
…and more.!⁠

Do you have one ready to send to your clients?⁠

I’m creating a fully editable Canva version with all the content written for you. All you need to do is change the design to match your brand.⁠
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It’s launching soon, and I can’t wait to share it with you!⁠

💬 Comment “ebook” below and I’ll make sure you’re the first to get the link when it’s live.⁠

Shereen xx

24/05/2025

Discovery calls aren’t just admin.

They’re a window into you...your energy, your confidence, your services.

Most families will reach out to multiple sleep consultants before choosing who to work with.⁠�They’re not just looking for someone with knowledge…they’re looking for someone who gets them, makes them feel safe, and shows up with confidence.⁠�⁠�So, if your discovery calls feel a little awkward, uncertain, or like you're giving away all your best tips for free…you're probably leaving bookings on the table.⁠

🛑 Bottom line! The issue isn’t your expertise or knowledge.

It could be down to the way you’re delivering these initial phone calls.

These discovery calls are your opportunity to turn an interested client into a paying client.

You want to make the most out of this warm lead and there are some steps you can take to ensure that you have a higher chance to turning this discovery call into an actual client.

⁠The 3 things I recommend to support discovery calls are:

👉 Discovery Call Script - knowing what to say and when is the first step
👉 Email to confirm their upcoming call, but also a follow up email to recap your services and how you can help
👉 Being prepared for common objections and knowing how to respond with success

Do you want to take the guess work out of discovery calls so you have all the areas ticked to make them a successful conversion?

I have it all packed into a Discovery Call Script Pack.

This contains common objections and how you can reply to them, pre-discovery call with client questionnaire and post-discovery call email templates!

Whether you’re new or scaling, this pack helps you stand out in those crucial first impressions and guide warm leads into paying clients.⁠

📥 Comment “script” or DM me to grab your copy now!

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07/05/2025

✨ Another Sleep Consultant Joins the Industry ✨

I am so proud to welcome and celebrate our newest graduate from the Infant and Child Sleep Consultant Certification - Emma Lewer from

Emma has completed her training with dedication, compassion, and a true passion for helping families find rest, rhythm, and connection through sleep support. She’ll be making an incredible impact, and I can’t wait to see her journey unfold!

Hear what Emma had to say about her personal journey, and experience studying at .sleepconsultanteducation:

"Before becoming a parent, I never imagined how deeply challenging sleep could be. I found myself consumed by it — or rather, by the lack of it! I was constantly searching for answers in books, blogs, conversations and analysing every part of our day, desperate for something that would help.

When I couldn’t find what I needed, I knew I had to truly understand sleep — not just for myself, but for my baby. That journey led me to study it. Shereen’s course stood out for a few reasons; it was affordable, very detailed and from the moment we spoke, I got a good feeling about Shereen. I was right, she became a supportive mentor who helped me find clarity, build confidence and trust my instincts. Her approach shaped how I now hope to support families — with empathy, understanding and respect. I gained more than a certification, I gained insight, perspective and a whole new outlook on sleep. And now, I’m here to pass that on."

👇 Ready to follow in Emma's footsteps?

If you’ve been dreaming about becoming a certified infant and child sleep consultant, now is your time.

Join a growing group of passionate professionals changing lives, starting with their own.

✨ Ready to become a sleep consultant?

�Comment the word "sleep" to find out more about my courses.

03/05/2025

✨ Why Sleep Consulting Is the Career You Didn’t Know You Needed ✨

Tired of juggling a 9–5 that doesn’t fit your family?�

Want to work from home, in your comfiest clothes, on your own terms...without missing out on time with your kids?

Sleep consulting offers the flexibility, fulfilment, and freedom so many of us are craving.�

You get to guide exhausted families through some of their hardest seasons, all while building a business that supports your lifestyle, not the other way around.

If you’re ready to explore how you can build a meaningful career from home, on your own schedule (with room for your boots and your babies), I’d love to show you how.

💬 Drop “freedom” below and I’ll send you the details.

01/05/2025

Feeling stuck when it comes to setting your prices as a sleep consultant?

You’re not alone.

Pricing is one of the trickiest parts of running a service-based business, especially when your work is personal, emotional, and deeply meaningful like ours.
But here’s something to think about: your pricing isn’t just about what others are charging.�

It’s about reflecting your value, time, boundaries, and the transformation you offer to exhausted families.

Things to consider when setting your rates:

🔹 Your time (including behind-the-scenes work)�
🔹 Your unique experience and qualifications�
🔹 Client outcomes and the value you provide�
🔹 Support level: messaging access, follow-ups, etc.�
🔹 Demand in your niche�
🔹 Your income needs and goals
🔹 Your ongoing upskill

When you price with clarity, you build a business that’s sustainable, impactful and still family-friendly

Want help figuring it all out? That’s what I’m here for.

DM me if you want personalised help with setting your packages and prices or...

💬 comment “pricing” and I’ll DM you my free Pricing With Confidence guide

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