Maria Besini
Baby & Child Sleep Consultant
Better Sleep for Your Child, More Peaceful Nights for Your Family
Is your child struggling with sleep? Waking frequently during the night or needing help every time they fall asleep?
You are not alone. Many parents experience night wakings, sleep difficulties, and bedtime struggles. There are gentle ways to change that.
Gentle sleep support for babies and young children (0–6 years)
Certified Maternity & Child Sleep Consultant
Supporting families in Greece and internationally (Greek/English)
Gentle approaches that respect the child and the parent-child relationship
free 20-minute Sleep Assessment Call
During this free 20-minute sleep consultation, you’ll have the opportunity to share the sleep challenges your child is experiencing.
I will listen carefully and help you understand what might be affecting your child’s sleep, and how I can support your family with gentle, personalized sleep guidance.
How I Can Help You with Your Child’s Sleep
I’ve been where you are, and I know how challenging nights can become when your child isn’t sleeping well.
My goal is to help you create calm and healthy sleep for your child, while preserving the strong and secure bond between you.
Whatever challenge you may be facing with your baby’s or child’s sleep, we will explore it together in a personalised and holistic way.
I will listen carefully to understand what is truly happening in your everyday family life. Together we will identify the reasons behind your child’s sleep challenges and find solutions that fit your child’s temperament and your family’s needs.
My approach as a baby and child sleep consultant is:
• holistic and personalised for every family
• informed by trauma-aware principles (trauma-informed)
• rooted in secure attachment and the parent-child relationship
• aligned with the child’s biology and developmentChanges in your child’s sleep are made without pressure and without leaving your child to cry alone, always with empathy and respect for your child’s rhythm and your family’s needs.
Sleep consulting is safe even for newborns from birth, and is always adapted to the child’s age and individual needs.
In our work together, I place great importance on helping you feel safe, supported and confident. My experience working with many families, combined with my education and professional training in child sleep and parenting, allows me to guide you with an approach that is both evidence-based and compassionate.
Our goal is not only to improve your child’s sleep, but also to help you gain practical tools, greater awareness and confidence in your parenting, so that your family life can become more restful, balanced and enjoyable.
Reviews
What parents say...
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The word “thank you” feels too small for Maria. Her support was incredibly valuable to our family. With her gentle and practical advice, we achieved things we never thought possible. We first stopped sleeping in the carrier, then our baby learned to sleep in the crib, and now our child falls asleep independently in their own bed. Everything was done with love, respect and sensitivity for our baby and for us as parents and of course without tears. Maria, we truly thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting not only our little one, but also us as parents. ❤️
Choosing Maria was the best decision we could have made, and the results exceeded our expectations. She is an exceptional professional, highly knowledgeable about baby and child sleep, and at the same time a very warm and caring person. We trusted her guidance and followed her advice carefully, and the result was that our sleepless nights finally came to an end. What impressed us most was that everything was done with great respect and sensitivity for our child’s emotions. Thank you so much for everything you've done with our family 🙏
We completed Maria’s sleep program, which also included night weaning and helping our child transition to their own bedroom, and I am truly very happy with the results. We had several sleep challenges to work through, and I really appreciated the way Maria guided and supported me throughout the entire process. Her approach was calm, clear and always respectful of our child’s needs. Maria, thank you so much. You helped us not only improve our child’s sleep, but also discover new ways to connect and communicate as a family. 🥰
Does This Sound Familiar?
If your child’s sleep has become a daily struggle, you are not alone. Many parents experience sleep challenges, frequent night wakings, and exhausting bedtimes.
Perhaps:
Your child struggles to fall asleep and bedtime turns into a long and exhausting routine
Your child wakes up multiple times during the night, leaving the whole family exhausted
You are co-sleeping, but it no longer works for your family
Your child needs breastfeeding, rocking, or constant help to fall asleep
You feel completely exhausted and unsure what to try next
You have tried different advice, but nothing seems to work consistently
You want to understand what is normal sleep behaviour for your child’s age
It’s not your fault. And it’s certainly not your child’s fault either.
Many families struggle with sleep challenges, night wakings, and exhausting bedtimes.
With the right sleep guidance and a personalized sleep plan, things can change in a way that truly fits your child and your family.If you recognized your family in any of the situations above, you are in the right place to find gentle sleep support for your child.
How Life Can Change When Sleep Improves
I know that right now you may feel overwhelmed and find yourself wondering, “Will I ever sleep through the night again?”
Now imagine how life could feel after sleep support and the right guidance, when:
• Bedtime becomes calm and connected, without stress, pressure, or daily battles
• Your child learns to fall asleep more independently, without needing constant help
• You no longer have to wake up repeatedly during the night just to help your child fall asleep again
• And if your child wakes during the night, they can settle back to sleep more easily and quickly
• Your child gets the restorative sleep they truly need and is happier during the day, with fewer meltdowns
• You and your partner can enjoy peaceful evenings together again
• You wake up in the morning feeling more rested and with more energy
• Your home feels calmer and daily life becomes more balanced and predictable
• You feel more confident and secure in your parenting
What Parents Often Tell Me at the End
I know how difficult it can be right now to imagine that your child’s sleep can truly improve.
Many parents start this journey wondering whether things will ever really change.
What I can tell you is what parents often say when we reach the end of our sleep consulting journey:
• “When we started, it felt impossible to imagine sleep without nursing. In the end, it was much easier than I expected.”
• “I still can’t believe how quickly my child’s sleep improved.”
• “I finally have time to relax with my partner again in the evening.”
• “I stopped yelling and the meltdowns stopped too.”
• “My child loves their own room and bedtime routine now.”
• “We do our routine and then my child falls asleep calmly and easily.”
• “I feel so much more confident as a parent.”
• “I finally started taking care of myself again.”
• “My child now sleeps in the nursery / stroller / car without difficulties.”
Why Work With Me
You may have already searched, read articles or attended seminars about your child’s sleep, yet you still feel that none of the advice truly fits your family’s needs. Together, we will find an approach that works for you and your child.
You are not looking for quick fixes or “magic solutions,” nor for methods that may pressure your child or affect the bond between you.
What you really need is to understand what is happening behind your child’s sleep challenges and to find a way forward that respects your child’s rhythm, needs and temperament.
Through our work together, we will take a personalised and gentle approach to improving your baby’s or child’s sleep, in a way that feels calm, respectful and safe for everyone involved.
Because restful sleep is not only about better nights — it is about the balance, wellbeing and quality of life of the whole family.
If you want to find out what can help your family
During this free 20-minute sleep consultation, I will listen to what is happening with your child’s sleep and explain honestly whether – and how – I may be able to support your family.
It’s simply a first conversation to understand what your child’s sleep and your family may need.
The consultation is completely free and there is no obligation to continue working together.
Sleep Support Services for Babies & Children
A personalized, holistic and gentle approach that respects your child and supports your whole family.
Individual Sleep Consultation
Online 1:1 Sleep Consultation (60 minutes), tailored to the needs of your child and your family. Together we explore what may be affecting your child’s sleep and create practical strategies to help improve bedtime, night wakings and daily sleep rhythms with calm and confidence.
Personalized Sleep Program
A step-by-step baby or child sleep program with a detailed written plan designed around your child’s age, temperament and your family’s needs. You receive clear guidance and step-by-step strategies you can apply immediately to help your child develop healthy and independent sleep habits.
Sleep Workshops for Parents
Thematic online workshops and masterclasses that provide parents with knowledge, tools and practical strategies for their child’s sleep. Learn what is biologically normal, how to build healthy sleep habits, and how to manage common challenges such as night wakings and bedtime resistance.
Sleep Guides & eBooks
Practical digital sleep guides for parents, filled with actionable tips and gentle strategies to improve your child’s sleep. Learn how to create calmer nights and better sleep routines for your baby or child, in a way that feels safe, respectful and stress-free for your family.
Start today
Book your free 20-minute sleep consultation and start creating calmer nights for your baby and your family.
Partnerships with Professionals & Organizations
I collaborate with health professionals, maternity centers, parenting specialists, daycare centers and companies that want to support parents and families through better child sleep and family wellbeing.
Together we create educational programs and support services that help parents feel more confident, informed and supported.
🔹 How we can work together
✔️ Sleep workshops and educational seminars (online or in person) for parents
✔️ Corporate talks and seminars for employee wellbeing and work-life balance
✔️ Collaborations with daycare centers and early childhood organizations to support parents
✔️ Customized sleep programs for parenting communities or organizations
🔹 Through our collaboration:
Parents feel more rested, confident and supported
Family wellbeing and emotional balance improve
Your services gain greater trust, credibility and value
For companies, these programs help reduce employee stress and improve productivity
If you would like to explore how we can design a collaboration tailored to your organization’s needs, I would be happy to connect.