Hi, I'm Shannon.
Let’s get your family sleeping better - without sleep training, guilt or guesswork.
I’m a mum of two, a triple-certified Infant & Child Sleep Coach, and the creator of the Get Some Actual Sleep™ Method - a proven framework trusted by hundreds of families to get real rest without losing connection.
But I wasn’t always the coach.
I was the mum on the yoga ball at 2AM, eyes burning, baby waking every 45 minutes.
Touched out. Frustrated. Googling “why won’t my baby sleep” through tears.
Then one night, it hit me.
Something had to change - not my baby, but how I understood sleep.
That realisation pulled me into studying infant sleep science, attachment theory, and nervous-system regulation. I wanted a way to protect connection and get rest.
That’s how Get Some Actual Sleep™ was born - an evidence-based framework built on three foundations: knowing what’s normal, understanding your baby's sleep, and choosing gentle strategies that fit your family.
Since then, I’ve helped more than 500 families move from survival to rest.
And here’s what I know for sure:
You don’t have to choose between being responsive and getting sleep.
You can have both - and you deserve both.
From exhausted mama to Gentle sleep consultant
How I got here
2021: First baby arrives. Enter the world of reflux, colic, hourly wake-ups, and 3AM Google searches.
2022: Decide there has to be a better way. Complete my first sleep certification while bouncing a baby at 2AM. Dive deep into attachment theory and gentle methods.
2023: Complete Gentle Sleep Educator certification. Start helping friends and realise gentle methods actually work. Launch Young Sleep Support.
2024: Second baby arrives. Use all my gentle strategies from day one. Actually enjoy the newborn phase this time (mostly). Support 100+ families.
2025: Launch Gentle Sleep Mini-Course to make support accessible to everyone. Reach 500+ families helped.
Today: Still obsessed with gentle sleep (and coffee). Helping exhausted parents realise they don't have to choose between sleep and connection.
I walk the talk + have the receipts
I've helped over 500+ families get the rest they need.
The nerdy stuff (aka why you can trust me):
🎓 Certified Infant & Child Sleep Consultant (Baby Sleep Consultant Training)
🎓 Gentle Sleep Educator OCN Level 4 (Babyem)
🎓 Holistic Sleep Coaching Mini Course (Dr. Lyndsey Hookway)
🎓 Special Needs Sleep Certification (Institute of Paediatric Sleep & Parenting)
🎓 BA Psychology (Macquarie University)
Currently completing: The Holistic Sleep Coaching Program (OCN Level 6)
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The real me
- Fuelled by chai lattes and determination (in that order).
- Still tear up every time a client texts me, “They slept through the night!”
- I’ve read every sleep book out there so you don’t have to (seriously, every single one).
- Believe contact naps are beautiful (but also know when you’re ready for a change, I’ve got your back).
- Celebrate every client win with a happy dance in my kitchen (yes, really).
- My own kids still crawl into our bed sometimes, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.
- I know what it’s like to feel completely overwhelmed by sleep struggles, and I’m here to help you find a way forward that feels good for your family.
Ready to Get the Rest You Deserve? Let’s Work Together.
How we can work together
1:1 Sleep Coaching
Struggling with sleepless nights? Let’s work together to uncover exactly why sleep feels so hard for your little one - and create a plan that works for your family. With daily check-ins, personalised support, and a custom plan, you’ll never feel alone in this journey. No sleep training, no guilt, just responsive sleep support that feels right for you.
Gentle Sleep Mini-Course
Still Googling at 3am? It’s time for a proven plan. My mini-courses are designed for gentle parents like you, teaching loving, responsive methods that actually work. You’ll learn how to help your child sleep better, so you can finally enjoy those quiet evenings you’ve been craving. All the answers you need, no sleep training required.
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The Gentle Sleep Starter Kit
Ready for better sleep tonight? The Gentle Sleep Starter Kit gives you simple, guilt-free strategies to help your little one fall asleep faster and stay asleep longer - without tears, stress, or overwhelm. Download it now and take your first step toward the rest you deserve.
