Testimonials
See what other parents have to say about my approach and how sleep support has transformed their lives. These families have been in your shoes, struggled with sleepless nights and exhaustion. They took a leap and never looked back.
"Teal went above and beyond to coach us through the hardest moments when we felt like giving up. Her support and encouragement for both us and our daughter went well beyond all expectations. I can not advocate for her or this program enough and feel like anyone struggling with sleep training should give Roots of Reverie a try. She constantly altered the plan according to the information given to her daily. She sent personal videos on a regular basis to help encourage and explain changes to our daughter. The amount of time she gave to us fielding questions and concerns was worth its weight in gold and paid out major dividends. Our daughter is now sleeping in her own bed all night long every night!"
Hannah, Pat, & Maddie (2 years, 8 months)
"We first heard of Roots of Reverie when Teal did a talk at a local nursing group. It was lucky timing as we were going through a sleep regression with our nine month old son. We were in the thick of it and desperate for help. My main concern was that I did not want a sleep training system that had "cry it out" methods or anything where I had to listen to my baby cry. We had tried other methods in the past but I could not handle hearing my son cry. We reached out to Teal, she was super responsive and listened to my concerns. We filled out the paperwork, which included a very thorough and comprehensive background. What I loved about Teal's approach was she really listened to what needs my family had and who we were as parents and who our son was as his own person. The background included information pertaining to his birth (which was traumatic), who we were as a family, and our personal goals. Teal tailored suggested sleep plans to what we needed and wanted. We were having trouble with naptimes and bedtimes with our son. Naps had to be contact-naps and bedtimes were always stressful and prolonged. Our son also woke up several times throughout the night and had to be physically consoled back to sleep. The sleep method that Teal suggested worked incredibly well! Our son now sleeps 10+ hours a night consistently, naps on his own, and is learning to self sooth. And, I never once had to sit and listen to my baby cry!"
Anne, Jack, & Baby (11 months)
"Prior to working with Teal we would need to lay with our daughter for 30-45 minutes every night in order for to fall asleep, only to have her wake up a few hours later and come in to our bed. Sleep would then be interrupted and restless for most of the night. Teal took the time to listen to not only our specific situation but also our personal preferences for sleep and our specific personalties and was able to come up with a plan that worked for everyone in the family. The whole process was extremely well thought out and there was SO much support every step of the way. It honestly never felt like "sleep training" but more so a whole new lesson that my daughter and I were working toward together (with Teal's support!). It actually feels like it brought us closer together. Now my daughter is falling asleep independently and sleeping through the night. I honestly didn't think it was possible, and for sure would not have been without Teal. We are so grateful!"
Bri, Mike, & Marley (2 years, 7 months)
"Our first was a sleep champion, our second was not. From the beginning, Elliott had serious reflux (that sent us to the NICU), so he often didn't give us longer than 45-minute stretches at the very beginning. By 3 months, those had lengthened to 2-3 hours, but it was still brutal. I was nursing him to sleep and often bringing him into bed with me. And while the snuggles were soo sweet, by 5 months, I was ready to have some sleep. Because of his health issues, I was nervous to sleep train him. How could I know if he really did have an issue, like gas or a poopy diaper or genuine hunger? But a 30-minute call with Teal set my mind at ease. She listened to Elliott's story, understood his struggles, and coached me on how to ensure he wasn't hungry and really could put himself to sleep and sleep for longer. I so appreciated how Teal shared sleep training tips (like encouraging me to trust his cries were his way of communicating "This is hard") but always gave space for me to listen to my gut and do what I felt comfortable with. I hung up the phone with her and immediately started implementing changes. And it was clear Elliott was so ready himself. Within a day and a half, he was falling asleep on his own, giving us 1-2 hour naps in his crib, and sleeping 7-8 hours, often putting himself back to bed. Such a drastic change in such a short amount of time. Thank you, thank you, Teal!!
Avery, Derek, & Elliot (5 months)
"I truly can't thank Teal enough for helping our 3 years old adjust to sleep after the arrival of our new baby. With so many changes in our household our toddler's sleep routine was thrown off and we were experiencing bedtime push back, nightmares and early morning waking's. Teal provided us with an incredibly thorough prep & sleep plan that was tailored to meet our son's needs. She understood the dynamics of our growing family and offered suggestions to ensure that our 3 year old continued to feel connected to us during this time of transition. I'm happy to share that we saw a positive shift within days of implementing the plan. For a while bedtime felt unbearable--and Teal has completely changed that for us! Teal's is relatable, knowledgable, kind and thoughtful. She understands how busy parents are and her advice is practical! I'd recommend Teal to any parents navigating how to support their kids with sleep."
Patience, Will, & Malachi (3 years)
"We were nearing 2 weeks of not sleeping due to our 1 month old refusing to sleep in her bassinet at night. Teal created a plan for us to implement that night and we immediately saw improvement. She helped us better understand what our daughter's schedule should look like during the day, how to manage her witching hour and create a peaceful bedtime routine, and provided different pacifier recommendations. Teal was incredibly responsive, professional, knowledgable, and most importantly, deeply approachable and empathetic. We are forever grateful for Teal and would highly recommend working with her to overcome any of your little one's sleep challenges!"
Meghan, Tom, & Baby (1 month)
"Before we started sleep training with Teal, our daughter (7 months at the time), was still reliant on contact naps and eating when she woke up in the night--which made a consistent schedule hard to establish. Teal was really thoughtful, after hearing about what our days typically looked like, in the menu of options she provided for us in terms of schedules we could use for our daughter, including different numbers of naps and an organized, appropriate nutrition plan. It was also really great that she provided a scaffolded approach to sleep training at night so that we would be comfortable with the inevitable crying; after a few nights our daughter took to it like a champ and we've never looked back! Having her on a reliable napping and sleep schedule has not only given us some time to take care of chores, odds and ends, dog walks, etc., but also enabled us to spend time together cooking dinner while our daughter snoozes. We're really grateful for Teal's support and would highly recommend her!"
Megan, Joe, & Nora (7 months)
"Teal was an absolute savior for us and our much needed sleep! We felt like we tried everything to get our baby to sleep through the night and were completely overwhelmed by all of the options on-line. Teal created a clear, concise plan of action for us that gave us the tools needed to stay consistent and within a week we were getting the sleep we so badly needed. She was also great for simple check-ins and advice and we could not have done it without her."
Mallory, Aaron, & Tilly (18 months)
"I contacted Teal when I was exhausted and frustrated after trying multiple times to sleep train my second child on my own using the same method I had used with my first child. Teal was very responsive and professional from the start. I immediately felt hopeful speaking with someone who understood what I was going through and knew there were solutions that could help. I did not feel judged for any of the sleep crutches I had been relying on because I was so tired and she started by acknowledging all the work I had done. After keeping a sleep log Teal wrote up a very comprehensive sleep plan broken up into steps. Having the different stages helped ease my anxiety with weaning and nap and overnight sleep training all at once. Teal took into account everything I had provided, including my older son’s preschool drop off and pick up times. She included information I hadn’t thought of such as foods to support healthy sleep. I was able to utilize the sleep plan to get my son from sleeping on me throughout the night and nursing every hour to sleeping all night in his crib and eventually weaning overnight. It was a huge relief and very needed for myself and my family. I am very grateful to Teal for her support and kindness.
Allie & Baby (9 months)