Why a holistic sleep approach?
As a pediatrician and mom, my daughter’s sleep challenges puzzled me. Understanding the importance of rest, I sought help from sleep consultants, gaining fresh insights into their specialized practice. With personalized strategies and expertise, these consultants offer guidance tailored to each child’s unique needs, fostering a nurturing sleep environment. A vital aspect of their approach is to help address common challenges such as bedtime resistance, night awakenings, and irregular sleep schedules. Balancing my roles, I learned empathy and now aid other families in their pursuit of peaceful nights through the invaluable support of sleep consulting and holistic sleep approach
Methodology
A gentle and holistic approach to sleep
“I base my holistic sleep method on empathy, a gradual approach, and unwavering parental support. It ensures that children feel loved, secure, and nurtured while gradually adapting to healthier sleep habits, all while empowering parents with the tools they need for success.”
Common steps in the consulting process:
- Initial Assessment: Conduct a comprehensive evaluation of the child’s sleep patterns, routines, and overall health, while understanding the family’s specific goals and concerns.
- Personalized Plan: Develop a tailored sleep plan based on the child’s individual needs, taking into account factors such as age, temperament, and sleep environment.
- Parental Involvement: Involve parents in the process, discussing their role and empowering them to actively participate in implementing the sleep plan.
- Consistency: Emphasize the importance of consistency in implementing the sleep plan to help the child establish a healthy sleep routine.
- Empathy and Understanding: Show empathy towards both the child and parents, acknowledging the challenges they may face and providing emotional support throughout the process.
- Evidence-Based Approach: Utilize evidence-based techniques and strategies, avoiding harsh methods and focusing on gentle approaches that promote positive sleep associations.
Empathy & Understanding
Ensure that the child feels safe, secure, and loved throughout the sleep adaptation.
Gradual approach
Introduce changes to sleep routines and habits in a step-by-step manner, avoiding sudden disruptions.
Parental Involvement
Provide guidance and tools to help parents respond to their child’s sleep needs effectively.
About ME
Dr Aricia Chagas Magalhaes
Aricia Chagas Magalhaes is a dedicated pediatrician and sleep consultant born in Brazil and living in Zürich, Switzerland.
She received her pediatrics training in São Paulo and graduated from the University of Rio de Janeiro Estacio de Sa with distinction. Combining her professional expertise and personal experiences as a mother, Aricia offers compassionate care and evidence-based solutions to guide families towards better sleep and overall well-being. Through her website and social media, she shares valuable insights, empowering parents with the tools they need to nurture their child’s sleep and health. Aricia’s warm and empathetic approach has earned her the trust of countless families seeking support on their sleep journey.