Celebrating 15 years of Excellence
Fifteen years ago, our vision was clear: to build not just a brand, but a true educational institution for child sleep consultants—one grounded in rigor, accountability, and integrity. From day one, we set out to create a program modeled after a university experience, with a challenging curriculum where certification is not simply given—it is earned.
Over the years, our program has evolved in powerful ways. Thanks to the real-world work of our graduates and the feedback they’ve shared from supporting families across the globe, we’ve continually refined and expanded our curriculum to address emerging needs and deepen our impact. This collaborative growth has helped shape what we proudly consider the gold standard in sleep consultant certification—recognized and respected not only by parents, but by professionals within the medical community as well.
One of our greatest milestones is where we stand today: conducting our own research. This achievement sets us apart and allows us to demonstrate, with measurable outcomes, the effectiveness of the work our graduates do every day with families.
To our students, graduates, faculty, and the families who trust this work—thank you for being part of this journey. The past 15 years have been extraordinary, and we’re just getting started.“
Deborah Pedrick – Founder of the Family Sleep Institute, 2026
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MISSION STATEMENT
The Family Sleep Institute (established in 2011) provides comprehensive, evidence-based curricula and practical experience to our Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program students so that graduates are best prepared to provide information, strategies, and holistic support regarding child sleep to families with varying parenting styles.
VISION STATEMENT
The school that pioneered the child sleep consulting industry, The Family Sleep Institute aspires to be the educational leader in Child Sleep Consulting and to set the standard for best practices for the field worldwide.
CORE VALUES
- To support sleep safety by requiring all students to complete a Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) risk reduction course, and encouraging graduates to prioritize sleep safety in their communication with clients and the general public.
- To deepen and widen our graduates’ knowledge base by providing access to a resource library of current pediatric sleep-related research and information and requiring the completion of continuing education courses to maintain certification.
- To support and encourage collaboration with professionals in related fields within medicine, health and education to promote sleep health and sleep safety from birth to adulthood among families and the general public.
