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Sarah Bossio of Your Zen Baby Sleep in the Media
Meet your pediatric sleep expert, Sarah Bossio.
Sarah Bossio is a local sleep consultant based in Essex County, who is trusted by over 500 families she has supported and is a recognized expert in pediatric behavioral sleep.
Sarah regularly features in local and national publications and was recently interviewed by News12 NJ.
If you would like to book a free 15 minute consultation with a real expert who understands raising a baby in New Jersey - reach out to Sarah by clicking here.
Check out all of Sarah's features below:
Parent Co.
Follow Sarah's personal journey from overwhelmed mom to certified sleep consultant. Drawing from her experiences navigating early motherhood, including challenges with childbirth and postpartum anxiety, Sarah shares how these struggles motivated her to become a trusted resource for parents seeking solutions to their children's sleep issues. Her heartfelt narrative emphasizes empathy, support, and the transformative power of understanding and improving children's sleep habits.
From Tired Mom to Expert Sleep Consultant
One of the hottest topics in the sleep world are baby sleep regressions. Are they really as terrifying as the internet proclaims? When do sleep regressions occur and how do we manage our child's sleep during a sleep regression? Read all about sleep milestones and sleep regressions in this latest article.
Understanding and Surviving Sleep Regressions
Lullaby Earth
The holidays are a fun and exciting time for children and parents alike. However, with the stress of holiday travel and less structure, some parents wonder how their child's sleep may be affected by late dinners and no naps. Sarah discusses how to manage the holiday season while prioritizing your child's sleep in the following blog article.
7 Tips for Rocking the Holiday Season While Prioritizing Your Child's Sleep
Sarah provides tips for parents to help babies sleep well while traveling in this blog post. It highlights the importance of packing sleep essentials, creating a separate sleep space, and staying flexible with naps and routines. It encourages parents to go with the flow and prioritize rest without stressing over strict schedules during vacation.
Traveling with a Baby? Here’s How to Manage Their Sleep!
This blog post provides guidance and answers to common concerns about newborn sleep. Drawing from her own personal challenges and professional experience, Sarah navigates the unpredictability of newborn sleep patterns, offering practical advice to help parents understand and manage their baby’s sleep needs effectively.
Newborn Sleep FAQs: Hear from a Certified Pediatric Sleep Expert
If you are curious about the basics of sleep training and wondering if your baby is ready for it, Sarah guides your through everything you need to know in this blog article. Disclaimer: sleep training does not mean "cry it out!" You will learn other methods to teach your child independent sleep habits and readiness signs that sleep training can commence.
What is Sleep Training, Is My Baby Ready, and How Do I Start?
NJ BIZ
Presenting: 2024's "watch" list of 25 people to watch in healthcare (and Sarah is one of them!) This list features healthcare experts who have yet to earn worldwide recognition for their efforts. From doctors to sleep specialists, take a look at this list to get to know the best healthcare providers to watch this year.
Presenting the 2024 People to Watch in Healthcare
The Bump
Do babies dream? If so, what they might dream about? And do they experience nightmares? This article includes expert insight from Sarah about baby dreams and goes into when they do the most dreaming. Learn whether your newborn may be dreaming, if they have nightmares, and when nightmares may start to pop up as your child's imagination develops.
Do Babies Dream? (and What Do They Dream About?)
Today's Parent
Learn about various sleep training methods, including both cry-it-out and no-cry options, to help parents teach their babies to sleep independently. The guide covers key aspects such as understanding baby sleep patterns, when to start sleep training, preparing a conducive sleep environment, and tips for successful training, with expert insights from Sarah and other pediatric sleep specialists.
Baby Sleep Training: A Comprehensive Guide
Tiny Beans
There's a new viral trend where parents place cut limes in their children’s bedrooms to help them sleep through the night. While many parents report success, sleep experts like Sarah Bossio caution that there is no scientific evidence to support this method and recommend focusing on proven sleep strategies and consulting with pediatricians for persistent sleep issues.
Why Are Parents Suddenly Putting Limes in Their Kids' Rooms?
AP News
Sarah gives expert knowledge on weighted blankets for children, when and how they should be safely used, and offers recommendations on which weighted blanket to get for your child. Learn more about weighted blankets, their benefits, considerations for buying, and get recommendations for various preferences and needs.
Best weighted blankets: Experts weigh in on finding the right one
Bold Journey
Sarah discusses her journey through postpartum depression, her experience as a special education teacher, and her transition to becoming a certified sleep consultant, offering personalized sleep programs for families.
Mental Health | How did you overcome Postpartum Depression? | Meet Sarah Bossio
Homes & Gardens
Get the pros and cons on hypoallergenic mattresses, as well as recommendations for sustainable options for sensitive sleepers. Sarah provides insight on how these mattresses help maintain cleanliness and prevent allergens.
Homes & Gardens | Do I need a hypoallergenic mattress? Expert insights from sleep scientists
Care.com
In this featured article from Care.com, Sarah talks with many experts about various safety protocols to establish with your babysitters. From medical to sleep, read all of the tips below.
How to talk to babysitters about safety: Parent-backed tips and expert advice
What To Expect
What to Expect is a trusted resource for parents expecting a child or raising babies, toddlers, and big kids. Sarah provided her expert feedback on the best toddler clocks and ways to use them effectively in this featured article.
The 6 Best Kids’ Alarm Clocks Recommended by Parents and Experts
NBC News Select
This article features an interview with Sarah and other renowned pediatric sleep experts, such as Cara from Taking Cara Babies. They discuss their favorite sleep sacks, with links to purchase.
The Best Sleep Sacks, Tried by Babies and Parents
AM New York
Stephanie Waddle of AM New York interviews sleep experts and sleep doctors to recommend many ways to get a better night's sleep. While this article is not focused on child sleep, it is essential for parents to get a good night's rest and gives great suggestions for how to begin.
Are You Sleep Misbehaving? How to Get More Deep Sleep
Authority Magazine
The article features an interview with Sarah, discussing the importance of prioritizing a good night's sleep. Sarah emphasizes the connection between sleep and overall well-being, highlighting the role of quality sleep in promoting physical and mental health. She shares insights and tips on creating a conducive sleep environment for both infants and adults.
Extra Lucky Moms
This article underscores the significance of quality sleep for children with special needs and provides insights on how to improve their sleep patterns. Emphasizing the potential challenges faced by parents in this context, Sarah offers practical tips and strategies to create a supportive sleep environment tailored to the unique needs of children with special requirements, ultimately promoting better overall health and well-being.
The Importance of Sleep in Children with Special Needs and How to Get More of It!
News 12 NJ
This video from News 12 New Jersey highlights resources available for parents during Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) Awareness Month. Sarah educates and emphasizes the importance of safe sleep practices for infants.
Resources for parents on Sudden Infant Death Syndrome Awareness Month
Talli Baby
This blog post offers five practical tips to help parents achieve longer
stretches of sleep for their newborns. Sarah covers various aspects, including establishing a consistent sleep routine, creating a conducive sleep environment, and understanding newborn sleep patterns, providing actionable advice for improving the overall sleep quality for both infants and parents.
5 Tips for Getting Longer Stretches of Newborn Sleep
Bloomberg News
The Bloomberg newsletter provides insights and practical advice on how to make
travel manageable and enjoyable for families, offering tips on preparation, managing disruptions, and ensuring a smooth travel experience with kids. Sarah provides rules of thumb for prioritizing, but not agonizing, over sleep on vacation.
The Three Rules of How to Travel With Young Kids
Montclair Local
The article reports on the partnership between Montclair B.A.B.Y. and Your Zen
Baby Sleep, highlighting their collaboration to support children and newborns. Sarah discusses the importance of sleep in newborns and toddlers, and the benefits of a good night’s sleep, including the ability to regulate emotions and improve focus.
Montclair B.A.B.Y Partners with Your Zen Baby Sleep to Support Children and Newborns
A Little Help For Our Friends Podcast
In this podcast, the host, Kibby McMahon shares her personal journey with
postpartum depression, including struggles with her new role and identity as a parent and with sleep deprivation. Kibby credits Sarah and their work together to help sleep train her baby as a huge step in her recovery.
A Personal Experience With Postpartum Depression
Love After Lullabies Podcast
During this candid interview, Sarah has the opportunity to talk with hosts Miranda and Aaron about her journey to becoming a sleep consultant. Sarah honestly discusses how she navigated her own sleep training journey with her husband (who was initially NOT on board!) and how it benefited her family. Sarah also discusses how she can help parents with colicky babies and the importance of treating each baby as an individual and adjusting methods/styles with each child.
Sleep Like a Husband: How to Crack the Code for Sleepless Nights After Baby
with Sleep Consultant, Sarah Bossio
Bergen Mom’s Network
In this article Sarah outlines different scenarios for sleep training at various ages, emphasizing the importance of recognizing when a family's sleep situation is no longer serving them. Sarah provides insights into sleep training methods tailored to different age groups, emphasizing the significance of consistency, routines, and a supportive sleep environment.
Everything You Need to Know About Sleep Training: From a Certified Sleep Specialist!
US News and World Reports
In this article Sarah suggests the best mattresses (both for the crib and big kid bed) as well as sheets for 2024. Suggestions for products across various budgets are provided and considerations for sleep quality are included.
Best Mattresses for Kids of 2024
Jersey's Best
Sarah was featured in Jersey's Best quarterly magazine- head over to page 85. She talks about the best practices for sleep training and getting your baby and toddler's sleep in order.
8 Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep from the Experts
Canvas Rebel
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Want to know more about my sleep training experience?
Here are some of the FAQ's that I receive about my expertise and experience.
Check them out to see if they can help but please don't be afraid to get in touch here if you still have questions!.
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What can I expect when working with you?You can expect that your sleep goals will be either achieved or exceeded by the end of 2 weeks together. After I write a personalized sleep program for your child and explain all of the details on a 60-minute virtual call, I will be there to guide you through the process of implementing the program. The level of support you receive will vary depending on which package you choose, however, it is my commitment to be there as your guide, cheerleader, coach, and accountability partner as your child learns the life-long skill of independent sleep.
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What is included in your sleep programs?My sleep programs are all personalized for your individual child and their sleep needs. All programs include, but are not limited to: sleep environment recommendations, schedule changes (accommodations for daycare, sibling pick-ups, etc. are included!), the science of sleep explanation, sleep training method (I teach 4 different methods), behavior modification support, morning time routine, nap troubleshooting, bedtime routine, what to do if they are sick/teething, etc. You will receive a PDF version of the program. All programs included varied levels of follow-up support.
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This is expensive! Can’t I read a book or use free resources instead of hiring a sleep consultant?Sleep is priceless. Your child’s sleep health is priceless. Your mental health and ability to function during that day are priceless. So, if you have already tried to implement a schedule, have a sleep environment, or even tried a sleep training method on your own and are still seeing night wakings, inconsistent naps, and bedtime battles, your child may not be responding well to these one-size-fits-all recommendations. I take the guesswork out of sleep training and provide you with proven practices that will teach your toddler to sleep. I am there to guide you, support you, and feel confident enough to trust the process. You can rest assured that, with your consistency, my sleep plans will help to accomplish your goals.
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Do you only use the “cry it out” method?No! No! No! As a sleep expert, it makes me cringe when I hear the sensationalized term “cry it out” to describe any method used with babies and young children. While most experts (sleep consultants and medical practitioners alike) agree that there is no such thing as a “no cry” sleep solution, I believe no baby or child should just be left alone in their crib to cry. This is not what I consider sleep training. Sleep training is the entire package: the timing of sleep, the amount of sleep, the sleep hygiene, the sleep environment, and the sleep method. I help your family in all of these areas and create a plan that includes the method you are comfortable implementing and that your child responds best to.