I love that FSI provides the education necessary to support ALL parenting styles. Sleep is not linear, and it’s important as a sleep consultant to address what sleep solution would best fit their needs. As a Chicago native (and currently residing), it was a huge plus that Dr. Marc Weissbluth is a mentor and advisor!

FSI offered a curriculum that aligned with my core beliefs on what sleep training should look like. First, it teaches evidence-based strategies through a challenging in-depth program. Next, FSI’s #1 value, is my #1 value, promoting and teaching safe sleep in every sleep plan that is created. And finally, it is also important that FSI also requires re-certification each year through continued education, keeping consultations abreast of the newest research.

When choosing a place to reach my goal of become in a sleep consultant, I needed to know that it was the most comprehensive program out there, supports the recommendations of the American Academic of Pediatrics, and support the sleep consultant down the road to grow. FSI did all that and more! It was the best decision I ever made along this path of become a sleep consultant.

No brainer–they’re the best at what they do.

FSI is internationally recognized and valued. The knowledge I gained at FSI is science-based, which makes FSI unique in this regard.

I chose the Family Sleep Institute for its comprehensive, evidence-based curriculum and expert instructors. Their family-centered approach teaches how to create personalized sleep solutions for the families I work with. The certification offers hands-on experience that has been invaluable to me.

Once I knew I wanted to become certified as a sleep consultant, I started researching different programs. From there, FSI was the only option for me. If I didn’t get accepted into FSI’s program, I told myself it wasn’t meant to be for me to become certified. There are many reasons why FSI is the top program for sleep consulting. First, they base their teachings on science. I am already a healthcare professional, so evidence based science is such an integral part of providing information to others. They teach and show you the research. Their methods aren’t just based off what seems to be popular or trending. FSI is also deeply rooted in safe sleep practices. They drive this home in everything they teach, which unfortunately is not the case in other programs. FSI also provides an extensive amount of education including live classes (which does not exist in many programs), applicable assignments, education on all methods (even if they are methods we don’t directly educate clients), business classes, and a mentorship program. FSI truly wants their students and future graduates to succeed and provide families with the best and safest knowledge.

I chose Family Sleep Institute for my certification because of its comprehensive and evidence-based curriculum. The institute is renowned for its rigorous training and emphasis on current sleep science, ensuring that graduates are well-equipped to handle a variety of sleep challenges. I was impressed by the experienced instructors and the supportive community of sleep professionals, which further solidified my decision.

I love the amount of knowledge FSI shares with their students and that the program is science based. I don’t believe there is a one-size-fits-all approach to sleep so I’ll be forever grateful to FSI for teaching me several different methods and techniques to tackle pediatric sleep!

Because of the comprehensive curriculum, the fact that there is no focus on one particular sleep training method over others, and that the methods and syllabus are backed by science

FSI offered a curriculum that aligned with my core beliefs on what sleep training should look like. First, it teaches evidence-based strategies through a challenging in-depth program. Next, FSI’s #1 value, is my #1 value, promoting and teaching safe sleep in every sleep plan that is created. And finally, it is also important that FSI also requires re-certification each year through continued education, keeping consultations abreast of the newest research.

When choosing a place to reach my goal of become in a sleep consultant, I needed to know that it was the most comprehensive program out there, supports the recommendations of the American Academic of Pediatrics, and support the sleep consultant down the road to grow. FSI did all that and more! It was the best decision I ever made along this path of become a sleep consultant.

Taking the Child Sleep Consulting certification with the Family Sleep Institute was one of the best decisions I have ever made!!!

I personally struggled with being sleep deprived with my son and I did not think there was a light at the end of the tunnel!! I now know there is!!!

My personal challenge has led me on an incredible journey of now helping families achieve the best sleep they can!

The FSI certification is far above any other certification being offered. It is scientifically based and provides students with a holistic approach to helping families. FSI also provides business education and mentorship for the graduates which enhances the necessary skills to become amazing sleep consultants! Truly a certification worth taking!!
-Kim Davis

I am so glad that I completed my certification with FSI! The Family Sleep Institute curriculum is well-rounded, intense, and approaches sleep from a variety of angles (science, behavioral, etc.) so that when you start taking on real clients, you feel prepared! You’re not funneled into a specific business model with only one sleep training method. Rather, you are empowered with so many tools and options for guiding your clients. The instructors are wonderful and the mentorship program was a helpful bridge between graduation and getting my business started. Plus the continuing education credits and the huge library of research we can access means that you stay up-to-date on the latest information about pediatric sleep. The other sleep consultants are amazing team members who are eager to help and share their experiences whenever you need help with a client. If you’re thinking about completing the FSI certification, do it!

When I decided to start my journey as a sleep consultant, I was making the jump from the world of child development research at a University so I knew I needed a program that was science-based. This made my choice very simple because FSI is the only program that meets this criteria!

FSI teaches you everything you need to know about being a successful and empathetic pediatric sleep consultant – from the science of sleep, to multiple methods of sleep training, to how to deal with particularly tough cases, to setting up and starting a business. Once you’re certified, you have the support of the whole FSI community with their years of experience along with Deb, the instructors and the mentors. This gave me confidence to start my business because I knew I had my FSI community supporting me! Completing the FSI certification program is the best decision I made!

The Family Sleep Institute certification program is the best thing that has ever happened to me (second to my family of course!). FSI has turned my love and passion for healthy sleep into a reality. This is an intense, and truly life-changing course that will make you a better human, equipped to help others become better and get the sleep and “know how” they deserve to thrive in their everyday lives. FSI is the real deal.

I can never thank the FSI team enough for their support, accessibility, positivity and guidance throughout my certification process. They are a wealth of knowledge and share it generously so that their students can be a powerful resource to families struggling with sleep. It has been an amazing journey, one that has changed my life. What more gratifying work is there than transform the dynamics in young families’ lives for the better?

I cannot recommend the Family Sleep Institute’s sleep consultant program enough! The staff’s wealth of expertise made every class, every office hour, every bit of feedback, so incredibly valuable. I’ve never started my own business before, and I’ve been blown away by the resources FSI provides to help you get started.The curriculum is top notch, both on the sleep side of things and the business side. I felt like I knew a lot about sleep going into the program, and yet, I learned more in four months than I had learned in the YEARS I spent nerding out about sleep before the program. If you’re passionate about baby sleep and are thinking about becoming a sleep consultant, do your future self a favor and apply, NOW! You won’t regret it.

To say I am grateful to FSI and it’s amazing team is to say nothing. Over 6 months of studying, asking questions and getting answers, 6 months of challenging yourself to become a professional like your terrific instructors! Over 250 hours of studying sleep, also learning safe sleep guidelines and lactation basics to be more professional, learning how to deal with different situations and families, learning the art of asking questions and evaluating the answers. This was a lifetime experience. I could never imagine that I will be where I am now. I am so passionate about sleep issues as I know that our world needs a bit more rest to become a kinder and more peaceful place. FSI team teaches, inspires, encourages. By the end of the program the hardest part is not the final project but the time to say goodbye to dear people – to your friends and role models. Thank you FSI for everything!

Before starting this program, I had read every book Amazon had to offer, and I really thought I knew everything about baby sleep. I could not have been more wrong. I am almost at a loss for words for what Deb and FSI have done for me. I feel so empowered and able to help others come out of the depths of sleep deprivation, and it has been such a rewarding experience to educate and help others. But what I did not expect from this program is that I would walk away with a huge support group of fellow sleep consultants, who are ready and willing to help their “sleep sisters.” The instructors are dedicated to their students, and they truly care that everyone is getting a quality education. If you are reading this because you are interested in the program, take the plunge! I promise you, you won’t regret it.

Thank you so much to Deb, Becky and Lori. The child sleep consultant course was a comprehensive course that left me feeling confident to step in to my new role and start my own business. From the science of sleep, case studies, through to important aspects of starting your own business. Deb, Becky and Lori were always approachable with any questions throughout the course. Thank you for making learning fun and ensuring your graduates are well equipped for their new roles!!!

My experience was so wonderful. I learned so much! The instructors are amazing and offer support whenever needed. This course is comprehensive and would take it again in a heartbeat!

I feel so fortunate to have taken Deb’s class to become a certified Child Sleep Consultant.  In all that she taught us through the basics, case studies, and her own experiences I feel 100% more confident in this industry then when I started.  I am so excited to take what she taught us and implement it to my business and my clients.  I feel ready to take anything on and I owe that to Deb and the Family Sleep Institute.  Thank you Deb!  And I am thrilled to be able to have an ongoing relationship with you and my classmates for a while to come!

I feel so lucky to be able to get certified by one of the best sleep consultants in the business. Deborah has a wealth of information and she is willing to share it with all of her students. Her confidence is contagious and her classes are so interactive. Most importantly, Deborah has been available whenever we have had questions or have needed feedback about clients. The class setup is flexible and the support I have received from fellow classmates has been invaluable. I feel that I will be ready to give my clients the best information, advice, and attention because I have been certified through Deborah’s class. Thank you!

After taking Deborah’s class, I feel I now have the expertise, knowledge, and confidence to help other parents combat their children’s sleep problems. It was been a wonderful and fulfilling learning experience.

There are so many positive things to say about training to become a Child Sleep Consultant under Deb’s leadership! This program is detailed, extensive, informative, engaging and also fun! When you take this course, you can have confidence knowing that you are being taught by one of the most knowledgeable and experienced Sleep Consultants in the industry.  Deb will give you all the tools, methods and resources to help your clients in the way that suits them the best. You are not pressured to follow a specific method or aligned yourself with a certain brand. In fact, you are encouraged to become familiar with as many resources and methods as you can.  This course is for those people who are truly passionate about helping parents solve their children’s sleep issues, because that’s what Deb is all about. Her dedication to her students is evident in her constant drive to promote quality sleep education. Once you have become a certified Sleep Consultant, the training, pedogody and support doesn’t end there. You have access to a huge support group, including Deb herself, plus ongoing training to continually update your skills.  This is a fantastic course and I’m very grateful for the experience! Thank you Deb!

This class is packed with practical, sensible information and guidance that will help you build the skills and confidence to work as a sleep consultant.  The small class size and generally nurturing atmosphere encourage students to start practicing skills right away with the comfort of having an experienced expert backing you up every step of the way.  Deb is amazingly generous and thorough in making sure her students have everything we need to succeed in this exciting field.

In my quest to further my education and add depth to my practice as a Pediatric Registered Nurse I found the Family Sleep Institute.  After researching various programs I chose FSI because of its objective approach, comprehensive curriculum and client centered focus.  Deb combines years of real world knowledge with current research and an extensive support network to give her students the tools they need to successfully start a career as a sleep consultant.  Since completing the program in March I have not only been able to confidently support families on their path to achieving healthy sleep, but have also been able to share my knowledge in my role as prenatal educator for expectant families.  I highly recommend this program to any medical professional looking to fill in the holes in their existing practice.

The Family Sleep Institute’s infant and toddler sleep certification program is, hands down, the gold standard in the industry.   Led by child sleep expert, Deborah Pedrick,  who has 15 plus years of experience, and supplemented by a team of experts in fields related to children’s health and development, this incredibly comprehensive program focuses on not only educating you about how to help families establish healthy sleep habits, but also on how to communicate with clients,  to understand developmental differences, to trouble shoot ancillary issues that may impact a child’s sleep, and, importantly, how to start your own business.  Whereas other programs focus on dictating only one way of sleep training, the best part about the  philosophy of the FSI is that it teaches you multiple methods that work and can be catered to families of different parenting philosophies and children of different temperaments – something I have found incredible important and also has helped my business grow.  Thanks to my FSI education (and continuing education and support), supplementing my medical degree, I am helping families worldwide establish healthy sleep habits  – one of the most fulfilling things I have ever done!

For anyone looking to advance their knowledge and training about pediatric sleep look no further! The Family Sleep Institute team is full of knowledge and will empower your ability to help other parents get the gift of sleep. The FSI team not only has the ability to cover a tremendous amount of sleep related topics, but these ladies are some of the kindest and most sincere teachers to learn from.

Given that I recently graduated with my doctorate in Experimental Psychology from McGill University and I focused on pediatric sleep for my dissertation, I was not sure what to expect from the FSI sleep consulting course. From the first class, I realized that it would greatly exceed my expectations. Deborah and her team have done a superb job in tailoring the course to students from a variety of backgrounds. This is not an easy feat. The assignments that were assigned were incredibly useful and practical to use as a sleep consultant after the program. The course material was informative yet interesting. Most of all, Deb and Becky were available to the students every step of the way – they went above and beyond to support and mentor each and every student who took the program. With my research background, I was particularly impressed with how the material that we were exposed to in this program was based on research evidence. This field is full of recommendations that are not supported by research data and so it was a breadth of fresh air to see that the FSI community supports sleep training strategies that have shown to be effective through wide-scale and rigorous scientific studies. I would highly recommend this course to anyone who is looking to specialize in pediatric sleep consulting.