Being a parent is exhausting
(BUT you are not Alone)
The exhaustion hits differently at 3am when you've been up five times and you still have a full day ahead. You've tried everything — schedules, white noise, dream feeds — and nothing is sticking. And underneath the tiredness is this anxious loop: Is my baby okay? Am I doing this wrong?
Here's what most people won't tell you: 77.7% of 8-month-old babies wake 5–7 nights a week. You are not failing. Your baby is not broken. But feeling this exhausted doesn't have to be your permanent normal.
When we understand what's actually driving the pattern — whether that's wake windows, feeding rhythms, a sensory need, a medical factor, or a developmental shift — we can make thoughtful changes that improve rest without compromising connection.
That's where I come in.
Common Baby & Toddler Sleep Challenges
Maybe this feels familiar?
I want to gently wean night feeds but don’t know how.
Naps only last 30 minutes
My toddler keeps getting out of bed.
Bedtime has turned into a battle.
We’re stuck in short nap cycles
I’m exhausted from constant night wakings
I want to gently wean night feeds but don’t know how.
Naps only last 30 minutes
My toddler keeps getting out of bed.
Bedtime has turned into a battle.
We’re stuck in short nap cycles
I’m exhausted from constant night wakings
She will only sleep if I’m holding her
My baby wakes every 1–2 hours i am exaused
I don’t know what’s normal for baby sleep anymore
He wakes at 4am every morning.
Every time I transfer them to the cot, they wake up
We’ve hit a sleep regression and everything fell apart
She will only sleep if I’m holding her
My baby wakes every 1–2 hours i am exaused
I don’t know what’s normal for baby sleep anymore
He wakes at 4am every morning.
Every time I transfer them to the cot, they wake up
We’ve hit a sleep regression and everything fell apart
Hi, I'm O'Hara. I've been exactly where you are. And I found a BETTER way through it
I've been exactly where you are. The exhaustion, the second-guessing, the 3am spiral of wondering if you're doing it all wrong.
And the hardest part wasn't the tiredness. It was feeling like every piece of advice I found was asking me to pick a side. Sleep or connection. Progress or instincts. A rested baby or a secure one.
I refused to believe those were the only two options. And I was right.
As a double-certified sleep consultant I've supported over 300 families across South Africa and internationally — helping parents find a way through that doesn't ask them to choose
MEET YOUR SLEEP CONSULTANT
A DIFFERENT WAY TO SUPPORT SLEEP
This isn’t about quick fixes or rigid methods
What your family needs is someone who takes the time to actually understand what's going on — and then walks alongside you while you change it.
That's the part nobody tells you. That getting better sleep doesn't have to feel like a battle. That your child's needs and your need for rest are not opposing forces. That there is a version of this where you come out the other side feeling closer to your baby, not further away.
Here’s how I can support you.
Sleep Consultations
If there's one thing I wish I'd had when I was in the thick of it, it's someone who actually knew my baby.
Not a generic plan. Not a checklist built for every baby except yours. Real, specific support that takes your child's temperament, your family's needs, and your values into account — and stays with you while you put it into practice.
That's exactly what a private consultation with me looks like.
The Nurture Circle
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If you're not quite ready for a private consultation but you know you need more than Google at 3am, this is where you start.
The Nurture Circle is your village. A daily supported space where your questions get real answers, not generic advice. Where you are surrounded by parents navigating the same season — and guided by someone who actually knows what she's talking about.
With a growing library of resources and a monthly educational webinar, you'll have consistent support that keeps up with where your baby is right now.
Because this is not meant to be done alone.
IN OTHER WORDS
you will not be doing this alone. We build sustainable sleep.
Together
Real Families. Real Transformations
leep isn't just about nights. It's about getting back to yourself. Feeling present with your child again. Restoring the joy and balance that exhaustion quietly steals.
Here's what some of the families I've had the honour to support have shared.
"I would 100% recommend Ohara!! Contacting her was the BEST decision we ever made!
Our 11 month old was waking up 12 times a night and his day naps were out of routine! After working with Ohara for 2 weeks, our little boy is sleeping through the night and has a much happier, more consistent routine! My hubby and I are finally getting some sleep, we are SO incredibly grateful for Ohara"
"We’re so grateful for Ohara’s support over the last three weeks. Her advice, calm approach and reassurance made such a difference to our family. She helped us understand our baby boys sleep so much better and showed us just how capable and amazing he is. We truly appreciated every bit of guidance and encouragement she gave us. Highly recommend!"
Not sure where to even start?
Freebee
Before you book anything, change anything, or Google anything else at 3am — start here.
This free guide covers what normal baby sleep actually looks like, why your baby wakes, and how wake windows and rhythm fit into the bigger picture. No overwhelm. No jargon. Just a clear, honest starting point that finally makes sense.
Practical tips, real-world advice, and nurturing support to guide you through every stage of your parenting journey.
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