In this enlightening discussion, Hilliary Giglio, a certified pediatric sleep specialist and founder of Tranquil Beginnings, shares her decade of experience helping families navigate sleep challenges. She highlights the unique sleep needs of sensory-sensitive children and offers tailored strategies for establishing bedtime routines. Hilliary emphasizes the importance of understanding each child's sensory preferences and encourages parental involvement. She also addresses common pitfalls in sleep practices, aiming to foster calmer nights and brighter days in families.
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Transformative Sleep Consulting Experience
Hilliary Giglio's son's sleep improved drastically in three days thanks to a sleep consultant.
He went from waking every 45 minutes to sleeping 11 hours straight in his own bed.
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Custom Bedtime Routines Needed
Bedtime routines must be individualized for each child's sensory processing needs.
Effective routines cue brain and body appropriately, not just follow a general pattern.
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Tailor and Consistent Bedtime Routine
Nail a consistent bedtime routine tailored to the child's needs to improve sleep.
Include calming activities or give autonomy based on child’s sensory and anxiety profile.
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You’ve tried the white noise, the cozy bedtime stories, even the perfectly timed evening routine. And still, sleep feels like a nightly mystery. If you relate to this, then this episode is for you! Dial in as we explore the subtle but powerful shifts that can make a real difference for complex kids who struggle to fall and stay asleep with sleep specialist Hilliary Giglio. Don’t miss this conversation, which just might offer the clarity and hope you’ve been looking for.
What to expect in this episode:
Why “bedtime routine” means something different for every child
The surprising link between sensory processing and sleep
Why sleep strategies often fail and how to tweak them
What to do when your child is afraid to sleep alone
How to keep your cool and stop blaming yourself as a parent
About Hilliary Giglio, MSW Hilliary is a certified pediatric sleep specialist, family coach, and founder of Tranquil Beginnings. With a background in psychology and social work, she brings over a decade of experience supporting families. As a mom to two neurodivergent children, she understands the unique challenges parents face and offers compassionate, personalized sleep plans that lead to calmer nights and brighter days.
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