Shannon
With a life in education and a passion for creating enriching moments for children in nature and the classroom, Shannon is a caretaker and a guide through + through. When she became a mom herself, the world of parenting and infant care opened up and she embraced it with excited and willing arms. Then came the late-night googling…and the thousands of books on babies…and the second guessing if we were doing it right…and the overwhelming options for parenting styles, child rearing methods, and feeding and sleep topics galore! As a life-long learner, she enjoyed discovering the science and personal content available on infant development + needs. It fueled her journey raising her daughter Ruby. But man, it was hard! Why don’t they send you home with a step by step guide and an expert to come live with you? Well then she found said expert- a pediatric sleep consultant!
At 6 months old, Ruby and her parents went though supported sleep training. Mom and Dad kept up with the routines, were ready for the changes to come, and felt a relaxing level of confidence in being able to provide Ruby the valuable skill of quality sleep. Since then, this sweet baby has slept through the night, gone to sleep calm and awake for every nap and bedtime, and takes predictable day sleep while also being adaptive to life and growth. Shannon was so proud to have an independent sleeper and her family was impressed by how simple her sleep routines were. Shannon and her husband had their evenings to themselves and felt like real humans again (no more tired zombies just making it through).
Next came the easy decision to educate and guide again. This time for the parents who were just like her- looking for support and help meeting their babies sleep goals. Along with obtaining her certification from The Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting, Shannon is a trained children’s yoga and mindfulness teacher and has combined the two worlds to bring overall family wellness to others.
Disclaimer For Classes or Services
The information, tips, and advice given should not be viewed as medical advice. Reliance on the advice is at your own risk. It is intended for informational purposes only and with common sleep issues that are unrelated to medical concerns. Always seek the advice of your physician with any questions or concerns regarding a medical condition or the health and welfare of your baby. It’s advised that your doctor has cleared your child of illness or conditions before following the consultation advice or using the techniques offered. It is always best to follow the sleep recommendations according to the SIDS campaign. In no event will Calm + Sleepy or Shannon Parker be liable for any claims, losses, injury, or damages as a result of reliance on the information provided to you.
Any participation in yoga/mindfulness classes or workshops are done at your own risk and understanding of your body’s abilities. You agree to assume full responsibility for any injuries or damages, known or unknown, which I might incur as a result of participating in the activities, including those which may result from the negligence of the Teacher. This applies to your children as well.