Kia Ora, I’m Emily

Kia ora! I'm the heart and soul behind Counting Kiwis, an Internationally Certified Family Sleep and Wellness Coach specialising in infant and toddler sleep. As a Mum, I understand the beautiful chaos of family life, and I'm passionate about bringing restful sleep back into your home. My mission is to guide families towards restorative sleep, empowering you with the knowledge and confidence to navigate your little one's sleep patterns with flexibility and ease.

My background in teaching fuels my approach, I believe in educating parents, not just dictating rules. I'll work with you to create a personalised plan that fits your family's unique lifestyle. When you work with me, you're not just getting a sleep plan, you're gaining the tools to confidently address sleep challenges, adapting as your child grows.

At Counting Kiwis, I offer tailored support for everything from establishing healthy sleep habits to navigating transitions and addressing sleep disruptions. I'm here to help you find a sleep solution that works for your family, with flexibility at its core.

Get Your Routine Back

At Counting Kiwis, we believe that every family deserves compassionate, inclusive, and family-centric support when it comes to their child’s sleep. We approach each family with genuine empathy and understanding, offering non-judgmental guidance tailored to your unique needs.

Our services are designed to be inclusive and accessible to all, respecting and celebrating diverse backgrounds and parenting styles. We prioritise the well-being of the entire family, recognising the interconnectedness of each member’s health and happiness. We empower families to feel confident in their approach to their child’s sleep, offering flexible plans with multiple options—so you’re never left without a solution.

We understand that life can be unpredictable, and we believe that your child’s sleep should fit seamlessly into your life, not dictate it. Our personalised sleep plans and expert advice are here to bring structure, flexibility, and calm back into your daily routine, helping your family find peace and rest.

Our Approach

Compassion

We approach each family with empathy and understanding, providing tailored, non-judgmental support that addresses their unique needs.

Inclusivity

We design our services and advice to be inclusive and accessible to all families, ensuring respect for diverse backgrounds and parenting styles.

Family-Centric

We prioritise the well-being of the entire family, recognising the interconnected health and happiness of each member.

Integrity

We uphold honesty and transparency in all interactions, building trust and fostering long-lasting relationships with the families we support.

What others have to say

2.7 yo | New Zealand
"Emily was a very supportive and understanding sleep consultant. She adapted a plan that met our family's needs, and her knowledge and accountability were invaluable, especially on nights or days that didn't go as planned. With her guidance, our toddler now falls asleep on his own, usually within ten minutes. We highly recommend Emily to other families looking to improve their little one’s sleep."
7 mo | New Zealand
"Emily is supportive, caring, and extremely understanding. Her practical approach to sleep consulting has equipped our family with routines and methods to support our baby’s sleep long-term. Now, our 7-month-old self-settles for naps and bedtime, and we feel confident in handling future sleep regressions. We highly recommend Emily to any parents seeking a more settled routine for their little ones."
8 mo | New Zealand
"Our time spent working with Emily was one of the best things we've ever done. Within days, we went from rocking and feeding our 8-month-old to sleep to having her fall asleep in her cot on her own within minutes. Emily’s unwavering support and perfectly tailored plan gave us the confidence and tools to get our sleep and evenings back. She has truly changed our lives."
7.5 mo | New Zealand
"Emily used her expert knowledge and holistic, gentle approach to formulate a sleep plan that works around our engagements while ensuring that Cooper is still having age-appropriate wake windows and long enough naps to get the restorative benefits of sleep. Cooper is now consistently taking two naps a day, including a 1.5–2.0 hour nap in the middle of the day! It has been transformative!"

Get in Touch!

Schedule a free 15 minute Counting Kiwis Discovery Call to discuss your child's sleep and settling needs. During this call, we'll help you find the perfect sleep support package tailored to your family. Our packages cater to children aged 16 weeks (corrected) to 5 years old.

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