Mini Sleep School

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Certified Holistic Infant & Child Sleep Consultant

02/01/2026

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Toddlers are not yet capable of regulating their own emotions. Their nervous system is still developing, which means they rely on the adults around them to stay calm and balanced. When emotions run high, they look to you for cues on how safe the world feels.

Neuroscience explains this as co regulation. A toddler’s brain does not self soothe independently. Instead, it borrows regulation from a caregiver’s tone, body language, and emotional presence. Your calm helps their brain settle. Your stress signals danger, even when no threat exists.

This is why meltdowns escalate when adults react strongly. A raised voice, rushed movements, or visible frustration can overwhelm a child’s nervous system. The brain mirrors what it senses. When the adult slows down, breathes, and stays grounded, the toddler’s body begins to follow.

This is not about perfection. Every parent gets overwhelmed. What matters is repair. Returning to calm, reconnecting, and reassuring teaches the brain flexibility. Over time, toddlers internalize these patterns. Borrowed regulation slowly becomes self regulation. Your steady presence today builds their ability to manage emotions independently tomorrow.

Say Goodbye to Sleepless Nights! 👋 01/10/2026

Which sleep sacks are your little ones wearing?
I have been a fan of woolinos for at least a decade.
Check them out. 💤😴
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Say Goodbye to Sleepless Nights! 👋 Made with the softest Australian merino wool and organic cotton, the Ultimate Baby Sleeping Bags are designed to give babies the best night's sleep possible. Incredibly comfortable, they will keep your little one at the perfect body temperature – whatever the season. And, with our ingenious one-si...

12/16/2025

MINI sessions are available over the holiday season.
Being on holidays can be a great time to work on sleep!
Please reach out for details.
[email protected]
☃️🎅🏻🕎⛄️🪔

08/25/2025

My 13 year old daughter is self employed as well.
🧃🧃🍪 🍪🍪🛝☀️

07/12/2025

These posts keep me doing what I do. 💓

12/29/2024

Do what you love.
Love what you do.
💓🍃

10/28/2024

October, 2001.
Odin, Lily and Joshua.
I remember my 4 years with these guys like it was yesterday. 💙💙💙

Photos from Mini Sleep School's post 05/11/2024

Happy early momma’s day to me.
I just had these delivered from my most special little twin boys(whom I care for).
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I hope all you mommies have a very special Mother’s Day wknd. ❤️❤️
I will be going to wonderland with my daughter tomorrow. 🎢🎢

02/22/2024

You will never ever hear me say “never wake a sleeping baby”.
Nonsense to me!
Capping morning and naps protects ..
Sleep regularity and each sleep period.
YES to capping!

Why do we CAP sleep?

Capping sleep protects all your naps, sleep regularity, sleep pressure ... and can avoid a LOT of sleep issues!

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1517 Angus Street
Newmarket, ON
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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm