I’m Jess, and I currently live in the Southwest of WA, Wadandi Boodja.

My husband and I both grew up in this region, and after years of traveling, we decided that there’s truly no better place than home to raise our children. My journey with sleep began when our first child turned one. Born at 32 weeks via an emergency cesarean, he spent over five weeks in the NICU.

After those initial stressful months with a newborn, compounded by the onset of COVID-19, we developed significant negative sleep props. I reached a point where I realised change was necessary — I was exhausted and convinced there had to be a better way. Over the course of 12 months, we tried two different sleep consultants with little success.

Determined to find a solution, my husband and I decided to try once more, and I discovered a Sleep Sense consultant. To our amazement, within just three nights of sleep training, our routine transformed. We went from spending an hour holding his hand to fall asleep, enduring multiple night wakings and early risings, to him falling asleep independently and sleeping through the night.

This experience was life-changing. With proper rest, I gained energy and experienced a significant improvement in my mental health, making me not only a better, more patient mother but a better partner as well. Understanding the science of sleep and receiving ongoing support from our Sleep Sense consultant enabled us to confidently manage any sleep disruptions, whether due to illness or other factors.

When our second child arrived, I was determined to apply the right sleep training.Despite his different temperament, we quickly learned how to help him sleep through the night. Two kids is no walk in the park, but having two kids who sleep well is a game changer. As I prepared to return to work, I knew becoming a Sleep Sense consultant was my path.

Sharing the gift of lifelong sleep skills, through education and a holistic approach, has the power to enhance the well-being of entire families.