You are not alone.

We Provide Expert Sleep Support That Fits Your Family.

You are not alone.

We Provide Expert Sleep Support That Fits Your Family.

You've read the books. Taken a wildly popular online course.

Maybe even hired a sleep consultant (or two).

But your child feels... different. And you keep wondering: Why hasn't any of this worked for us?

I promise that your child isn't destined for terrible sleep.

You didn't fail. The methods have failed you.

Little Dipper Sleep provides personalized sleep coaching for individuals and families of all ages—from newborns through perimenopause and beyond.

Based in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, we serve families in-person throughout Durham, Raleigh, Cary, and the greater Triangle area. Remote coaching is available worldwide.

Founded by Liz Harden, MPH, a certified sleep consultant with specialized training in neurodivergent sleep challenges, attachment theory, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), we offer individualized support that respects each person’s unique wiring, temperament, and values.

Blending sleep science with nervous system regulation, mindfulness, and a range of evidence-based approaches, we are your partner in achieving stellar sleep.

Most sleep programs are built for neurotypical children with straightforward sleep needs.

But what if your child has ADHD, autism, or sensory processing differences? What if they struggle with anxiety or big emotions? What if they're highly sensitive, “spirited,” intense, or just wired differently?

They need something more flexible. More customized. More them.

That's exactly what we do.

Sleep coaching with Little Dipper is a good fit if you’re dealing with :

  • Frequent Night Wakings

    We address sleep foundations, age-appropriate schedules, and sleep associations

  • Bedtime battles and/or nap resistance

    We focus on nervous system regulation, connection, and gentle limit-setting

  • Split Nights

    We uncover the root cause and implement evidence-based strategies to consolidate nighttime sleep

  • Neurodivergent child (ADHD, Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder)

    We use sensory-aware, regulation-focused strategies tailored to your child’s wiring

  • Early Morning Wakings

    We troubleshoot schedules, sleep environment, and circadian rhythm alignment

  • Short naps

    We address wake windows, sleep pressure, and independent sleep skills

  • Parental anxiety or overwhelm

    We incorporate mindfulness, co-regulation, and support for your nervous system

  • Sleep training feels wrong or hasn’t worked, even with other sleep coaches

    We offer flexible approaches that respect your comfort level and have resolved many sleep issues that other agencies have not been able to solve

  • Adult insomnia or perimenopause sleep issues

    We use CBT-I and mindfulness techniques for chronic and situational sleep disruption. Sometime adults reach out to us on their own, sometimes parental sleep problems linger after the child’s is resolved. Either way, the whole family deserves stellar sleep!

Already try coaching and it didn’t work?

You’re not the problem.

Neither is your child.

Many of the families Liz works with come to her after another approach didn't land, whether that's an online sleep program that wasn't built for their child, or a coach whose methods didn't fit their family's values or situation. When generic approaches fail, parents are left wondering what they did wrong. The answer is usually nothing.

This is one of Liz's specialties. She works regularly with families who've hit a wall, especially those with neurodivergent children, highly sensitive kids, or situations that don't fit neatly into standard protocols.

If that's you, you're in exactly the right place.

The True North Sleep Success Framework

True North is the foundation of everything I do. 

It's built on three pillars.

Map the Path

Knowledge is your map.

It's the evidence-based sleep strategies a parent needs to know what to do, and it shows up through sleep plans, coaching sessions, digital resources like the schedule builder, guides, e-books, and eventually the digital courses once those are back and available.

Clear the Fog

Nervous system regulation clears the fog.

A map only works if a parent can actually see it, and when the nervous system is in threat mode, even a solid plan is hard to follow.

This is where my meditation library lives, including the Mindful Method for Sleep, Calm and Confident, and the others as the library grows.

Trust Your Compass

Confidence is your compass.

It's what keeps a parent moving when the terrain doesn't quite match the map, on the nights when the plan is right but nothing feels certain. This comes through coaching, mental rehearsal, and meditations designed specifically to build self-efficacy, the confidence that grows from taking action and seeing it work, not from believing something on hope alone.

Let’s talk more about confidence.

Sometimes a parent needs support before they can feel confident.

You can borrow my confidence in you…until you've built your own.

Something special happens in coaching…at first, you might not have the confidence to navigate this…you can lean on my belief in you until you’ve had enough wins to trust yourself. It WILL happen.

I’ve seen it happen countless times: parents who think they will never get this, then the strategies start working, and it all starts coming together.

You’ve got this, and we’ve got you, until you believe in yourself.

Become a better navigator of Stellar Sleep™ for your family

The North Star Solution

Helping families discover stellar sleep

Pediatric Sleep Support, From a Pediatric Sleep Expert Who Listens

Sleep struggles affect everything: your energy, your mood, your relationship with your kids, and your whole family's wellbeing. If you're ready for a plan built around your actual child and your real life, I've got your back every step of the way, introducing our North Star Solution.

Step 1
45-Minute Sleep Strategy Session with Liz

We start with a deep dive into your child's sleep, your family's needs, and what's going on in your unique household.

Because sleep doesn't happen in isolation, we look at the whole family system: the caregivers in the home, siblings, and the rhythms of your daily life.

You'll leave with real, personalized guidance from someone who has seen it all, and we'll continue to refine and adjust together throughout your 60 days of support based on how your child is actually responding.

Step 2
Custom Stellar Sleep Guide for Your Family

We know that when you're exhausted, making decisions feels extra hard.

That's why we give you something tangible to hold onto: a comprehensive, personalized sleep plan built specifically for your child, with evidence-based strategies matched to their unique needs and your family's values.

Step 3
Expert
Facilitation

Implementation is where most families get stuck, so I'll be right by your side. Many families start seeing improvement within just a few days.

And for those moments when you need a little extra reassurance or troubleshooting…

I've got you covered for a full 60 days.

BOOK A FREE 15-MINUTE CALL

YOUR 60-DAY SUPPORT INCLUDES:

Check-in calls: Tuesday and Wednesday office hours (one 15-minute check-in per week, self-scheduled whenever you need it)

Email support: Email whenever you'd like, and I'll respond on Monday or Thursday. If there's a lot to work through, I'll follow up with a quick call so we can talk it out together rather than trying to cover it all in writing.

Sleep resource library: Access to our full library of sleep resources, delivered throughout your coaching journey as relevant to your family's needs.

Most families reach their goals and feel confident within 60 days. Want to stay connected? Extended support is available.

Ready to find your family’s best rest?

The investment: $500

Pay in full, or in two simple payments of $250

We take on a limited number of private clients each month, so reach out now if you're curious about help.

What People Are Saying

“Liz’s innate ability to connect with people and her comforting and empowering demeanor make her a joy to work with. Making changes can be hard, especially when you’re exhausted, so she broke the process into steps we could manage and cheered us along the whole way. We couldn’t have done it without her, and we appreciated the encouragement and practical advice that she offered along our journey.

Best of all, the whole family sleeps well now!”

Lauren, Well-Rested Mom in NC

“Liz has an incredible talent for meeting her clients where they’re at. Liz worked with us to develop a gentle plan that we were all comfortable with. Without any crying or resistance, our baby started sleeping through the night.”

Michelle D., Ann Arbor, MI

“The first time my daughter slept through the night, I wrote Liz a very excited email and even cried at how much she had helped me. There is no way we could have done it without her, and I am immensely grateful.

Now, we are working on naps, which has been tougher - but Liz has been amazingly helpful. If you are having trouble with your baby’s sleep, seriously consider working with Little Dipper.

They are extremely knowledgeable, have many different techniques they can go over with you, and are very respectful of how you would like to approach it. Most of all, Little Dipper will provide you with a source of support that will really help to make the outcomes of sleep coaching successful.”

Anna

FAQs

  • A sleep coach (also called a sleep consultant) provides personalized guidance to help families and individuals improve sleep. We assess your current situation, create your family's custom Stellar Sleep Guide, and provide ongoing support as you implement changes. Unlike generic sleep training programs, we tailor our approach to each person's unique needs and values.

  • Sleep coaching for neurodivergent children is one of our specialties. We understand sensory needs, nervous system regulation, and the individualized sleep challenges that come with ADHD, autism, and sensory processing differences. Your child’s unique wiring will always be respected, and we’ll create strategies that work WITH their nervous system, not against it.

  • We offer the full spectrum of evidence-based sleep strategies. Together, we’ll choose the approach that fits your parenting style, your child’s temperament, and your family’s real life. During our intro call, we’ll discuss what feels right for your family. You’re always in control of the approach, and we’ll never pressure you toward methods that don’t align with your values.

  • If you're feeling discouraged, that makes sense. Generic sleep training programs often fail because they don't account for your child's specific temperament, developmental stage, or your family's real-life needs.

    Liz and her team specialize in exactly these situations. With a Master's degree in Health Behavior and Health Education and over a decade of clinical experience, Liz has built a practice around solving the sleep challenges that other coaches couldn't crack. If anything, a complicated history makes us more determined to find what actually works for your family.

  • Yes! We offer sleep coaching for adults experiencing chronic insomnia, perimenopause-related sleep disruption, prenatal insomnia, and stress-related sleep problems. We use evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) and mindfulness techniques.

  • Yes! All of our sleep coaching packages are available virtually via video call. We serve families and individuals worldwide. In-home consultations are also available for families within 60 minutes of Chapel Hill, NC.

  • Yes. We believe quality sleep is a human right, and cost should never be a barrier. We offer sliding scale pricing and payment plans for folks with true financial need. Email hello@littledipperwellness.com to discuss options. Please note that sliding scale options are generous, limited, and there is an assessment process to determine need.