Holly Ventresco

Holly Ventresco

Pediatric Sleep Specialist
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1–2 years
experience
Virtual / Worldwide
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Holly Ventresco

Hi, I'm Holly! I'm a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, NICU Registered Nurse, Certified Newborn and Pediatric Sleep Specialist, and mom of four with over 15 years of experience caring for infants and children. I've spent my career helping families through some of the earliest stages of parenthood and have seen how deeply sleep affects a child's development and a family's well-being. When one of my own daughters struggled with sleep, I found myself searching for answers too. That experience inspired me to pursue specialized training in pediatric sleep so I could combine my clinical experience with practical, compassionate support for families.

I believe there isn't a one-size-fits-all solution for sleep. Every child is unique, which is why I take a gentle, personalized, and evidence-based approach. Rather than focusing solely on teaching independent sleep, I look at the whole picture—including your child's temperament, development, feeding, environment, medical history, sleep environment, and your family's goals—to create a plan that feels realistic, sustainable, and aligned with your parenting values.

I love working with families from the newborn stage through early childhood, whether you're navigating frequent night wakings, short naps, bedtime struggles, early morning wakings, sleep regressions, or simply looking to build healthy sleep foundations. My goal is to help your family achieve better sleep while preserving the connection and responsiveness that matter most to you, so everyone can thrive.
My philosophy

I believe better sleep doesn't have to come at the expense of connection. Together, we'll create a personalized, evidence-based plan that supports your child's unique needs while honoring your family's values and comfort level.

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Case Studies

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A 9-month-old was waking 4–6 times each night and relied on rocking and feeding to fall back asleep. After taking a whole-child approach—optimizing schedule, adjusting sleep associations, and using a gentle, responsive plan tailored to the family's comfort level—he began sleeping 6–7 hour stretches within the first week and continued making steady progress. His parents felt more confident, more rested, and appreciated having a plan that honored both their goals and their parenting values.
A newborn family wanted to establish healthy sleep habits from the beginning without using rigid schedules or sleep training. Together, we focused on age-appropriate wake windows, feeding, soothing strategies, and creating a strong sleep foundation that supported the baby's development. The parents felt more confident reading their baby's cues, naps became more predictable, and they had a realistic plan for healthy sleep as their baby grew.

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