ABOUT ME
Dear parents,
My name is Denise Becker and I am a Certified Baby Sleep Consultant for newborns, baby’s and young children up to the age of 5 years old.
As a mom I know how hard it is to find balance in being a parent, to have a responsible job and a busy social life. And when your child doesn't sleep well it gives you that extra pressure. Who needs that, right!
I also have experienced what impact the lack of sleep can have on the demands of parenting and the challenges of our day-to-day life.
I struggled with mood swings, irritability, and it was difficult to regulate my emotions which made my job as a parent harder to respond to my daughters needs effectively. Not to mention the impact it had on my relationship with my partner, family and friends.
What led me down this path?
My passion for this work stems from the time where my husband and I struggled with infertility for a couple of years. Throughout our journey towards parenthood, I dove into parenting books as I wanted to know more about infant and child development.
This is where I learned what a crucial role sleep plays in a child's development, both physically and mentally.
Understanding your child’s needs helps you to connect and respond in a more loving and conscious way where you can trust your intuition. This method has worked for me and I am very excited to share my knowledge with you.
At that particular moment, I decided to resign my full-time job and to dive in head first to take on this new adventure. An adventure that made my heart beat faster.
I have completed my certification through Baby Sleep Consultant NZ and started Peekaboo Consultancy. This enabled me to fulfill the need to help others.
I am always driven by continuous learning and being up to date with the latest scientific research related to infant and child sleep and development.
Pushing the boundaries of societal norms surrounding the sleep habits of babies and young children.
As a professional sleep consultant I would like to discuss and challenge the taboos around sleep in young children. Every parent faces the same insecurities .
A study published in the Journal of Sleep Research in 2019 surveyed parents in Canada and found that 69% reported experiencing sleep difficulties since becoming parents (source: Wiley Online Library).
It's important to note that the prevalence of sleep difficulties among parents may vary depending on factors such as the age of the child, the parent's own sleep habits, and cultural or societal expectations around parenting and sleep.
Yet I notice when parents seek help that there is a lack of understanding either from their inner circle and/or our society. They often have to convince other people - and even themselves - that they have done the right thing to seek help.
I am also committed to question and put the old-fashioned guidelines of pediatricians up for discussion.
