Good to Grow Pediatric Sleep Coaching & Behavior Support Services
about me- Jenn Paolella Ms.Ed
- Hello! I'm Jenn Paolella owner of Good to Grow. I am a busy Mom of 3 (including twins) living in New Jersey and my family is the center of my world! I love what I do for families because I know how much joy, peace and clarity good sleep and a solid schedule bring to a home
- I received my sleep consulting certification from the Institute of Pediatric Sleep & Parenting and have been sleep coaching for over 17 years
- I hold a BA in child psychology/child development and my Master's degree in special education/counseling and child development from Fordham University
- I work as a child development/behavior specialist providing developmental and behavior intervention in early intervention and preschool/private school settings and homes to children ages 0-5 with varying degrees of delays, anxiety based behaviors,, and behavioral challenges using a combination of CBT (cognitive behavior therapy), ABA and a variety of other behavior modification techniques
Sleep coaching and behavior management is my absolute passion and it brings me such joy and happiness to bring peace and sleep to families!
why choose a sleep coach?
How many books, web articles, blogs, or social media posts have you read to try to figure out what the best sleep methods are for your child? It's overwhelming! Not to mention that partners may have differing views on the "right" way to sleep coach and that can create tension and stress within the family. The anxiety that comes when your child isn't sleeping is so hard to handle and I know how much stress is can bring you, your partner and the rest of your family
Having a sleep coach by your side takes the guesswork out of sleep training so that you know EXACTLY what to do during naps, bedtime and overnight sleep. I use my expertise, knowledge and experience to help guide you and make the process as easy as possible. It's like having your own personal trainer for sleep- I take the guesswork out of sleep training! Let me help you bring sleep back into your lives!
methods & process
- I provide live training through either Facetime or Wi-Fi monitor/camera
- I provide you with a step by step detailed sleep plan and schedule so that you know exactly what you are doing throughout the day and night with your little one
- I am a true "coach"- texting you throughout the day to keep track of schedule and giving you gentle reminders of upcoming naps & bedtime
- I provide support and encouragement to make sure you are feeling confident and secure during the entire process
- I use a combination of timed check-ins, extinction, reinforcement check- ins and back to sleep method for toddlers/older children who are in toddler beds or transitioning to toddler bed
is sleep really that important for children?
- The short answer - YES!
- Sleep is one of THE most important components of your child's daily life that often gets overlooked
- As parents we are so worried about what our children are eating, drinking, what toys they are playing with and what milestones they are achieving (which are all good things!) but we often underestimate how important sleep is
- It provides the foundation for social, emotional, cognitive and physical development
- The families that I work with are often so amazed at how much their children's behavior and mood improves after sleep coaching. Some families even report that their children are eating better!
Parent Coaching and Behavior Management
If your child is struggling at home or school (or both) with their behavior, and you are having a hard time disciplining, connecting with your child or just getting your child to listen, then parent coaching and/or behavior management may be a good next step for you to take! Using our motto connect, correct, consistency I provide you with valuable tools both written and modeled in real life situations to coach you through the parenting process.
At school, your child will either be given one on one individual play therapy or in class shadow sessions to help them with areas of concern such as executive functioning skills, social skills, following directions and transitioning skills. This can be helpful for children who have been "red-flagged" for behavior. Together we will create a more positive environment for your child and you will feel more empowered as a parent!
How it works
As a behavior therapist I am able to implement a variety of coaching services including virtual parent coaching, in home parent coaching, and in-class behavior support at your child's daycare or preschool
