Biologically Normal Sleep. Comfortably Achieved.
If you’re scrolling through advice at 3 AM and struggling with frequent night wakings, short naps, or bedtime battles, you are not alone. Parenting is hard enough; sleep doesn’t have to be a battlefield.
At Nurtured Nights, we understand the unique demands on Tampa Bay families. We offer compassionate, customized sleep solutions that respect your child’s development and your parenting philosophy. We believe you can be a responsive parent and have a child who sleeps soundly.
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We we provide nurturing sleep coaching for children from birth through age five. Click below to explore the comprehensive packages offered by your holistic pediatric sleep consultant.
Guidance is grounded in neuroscience, emotional wellness, and attachment, providing a customized sleep plan, responsive support for naps and night waking, and reassurance that protects your baby's stress system.
Initial plans starting at $189 for a 90 min session
Circles are nurturing gatherings for mothers and mothers-to-be, grounded in The Nurture Revolution. They provide a supportive community and science-based education to deepen connections and grow lifelong wellness (body, brain, and spirit) for both mother and baby.
Initial sessions starting at $150
DIRFloortime® is a leading evidence-based approach for individuals with neurodevelopment differences, including those on the autism spectrum. Unlike ABA, DIRFloortime® emphasizes Development, Individual differences, and Relationships (DIR) to meet the child where they are.
Packages starting as low as $10 per session.
When you choose Nurtured Nights, you are choosing over 20 years of expertise in child development, led by Alina Portz, MS. We reject rigid, one-size-fits-all, “cry-it-out” methods in favor of a unique, multi-certified approach:
We strengthen the parent-child bond while working on sleep. Your child feels secure, always.
Alina holds an MS in psychology with a specialization in child and adolescent development.
Incorporates DIRFloortime®, Infant Mental Health, and Trauma-Informed Parenting for truly comprehensive support. Trained and certified under Dr. Greer Kirshenbaum
Unique offerings like Meditation & Yoga Nidra help parents unwind, supporting peaceful sleep for the entire family unit.
We are committed to helping families all of the Greater Tampa Bay area, including Tampa, Wesley Chapel, St. Pete, Brandon, Lakeland and Clearwater achieve biologically normal sleep in a way that feels comfortable and right for you.
South Tampa, FL
"Alina is a dream! After months of frequent night wakings with our 6-month-old, we were skeptical about finding a solution that wasn't 'cry-it-out.' Her customized, gentle plan worked in days. We are so rested and couldn't recommend Nurtured Nights more."
Clearwater, FL
"Alina's background in developmental psychology is what sets Nurtured Nights apart. She didn't just look at sleep; she looked at our whole routine, including the feeding/sleep dynamic. The results were sustainable. Finally, our infant is achieving biologically normal sleep!"
St. Petersburg, FL
"We were dreading bedtime every night with our 3-year-old. Alina’s toddler support was phenomenal. She helped us set boundaries with patience and expertise. The whole process felt supportive and truly attachment-based. Thank you for our peaceful evenings!"
Brandon, FL
"Finding a certified pediatric sleep consultant right here in the Tampa Bay area was a huge relief. The support was always immediate, and the methods were 100% no-tears. Our family is happier, healthier, and getting consistent, solid sleep."
Ready for your first nurtured night? Our process is simple, supportive, and completely customized.
Book a quick, non-judgmental discovery call with Alina Portz to share your challenges and goals.
Based on your child's unique needs, development, and temperament, Alina creates an actionable, gentle sleep plan.
You put the plan into action while receiving dedicated follow-up coaching from Alina via text/email.
Achieve the consistent, consolidated sleep your whole family deserves!
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