Alanna is a Boston-based mom of two, an occupational therapist, potty training consultant, and certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management. For over three years, she has been helping families navigate their sleep journeys through her business, Big Picture Sleep Solutions. What began as a side hustle alongside her career as an occupational therapist has now become her primary focus.

Alanna’s passion for baby and toddler sleep was sparked when her older daughter was an infant. Determined to support her own baby, she immersed herself in the world of sleep consulting and discovered a deep love for it. She is dedicated to creating a supportive space where families can learn about sleep in a flexible, non-judgmental, and personalized way.
Alanna takes pride in her work and has helped hundreds of families achieve the rest they need to thrive.

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, Alanna shares:
- Her initial goals for her business when she launched three years ago and how those goals have evolved over time
- What it looked like for her business to gain momentum over time
- Her thoughts on the secret to growing a successful sleep consulting business

Links:
Website: https://bigpicturesleep.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bigpicturesleep

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

As a sleep consultant, you will come up against challenging cases—and that’s OK! This week on the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, I’m sharing a story about parents who pushed back on safe sleep guidelines—something I had never experienced in 12 years of working with families.

Navigating this situation tested me in ways I didn’t expect, but it also reinforced how critical it is to:
- Stick to evidence-based practices
- Hold strong to your boundaries
- Trust in your expertise

If you’re worried about how you’ll handle tricky situations as a sleep consultant, I promise this episode will give you the confidence to know you can handle it. You’ll see, by standing firm and leading with compassion, you can still support families AND do what’s right for their little ones.

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry

Ruth's passion for sleep began when she discovered the profound impact healthy sleep habits can have on our lives. As an adult, she recognized the toll that sleep deprivation takes on our well-being, which led her to wonder about its effects on young children. After working in childcare for over 16 years, and with the support of her husband, Ruth decided to shift careers, leave her 9-to-5 job, and pursue certification through Center for Pediatric Sleep Management (CPSM).

In her new role, Ruth identified a significant gap in the support available to parents struggling with toddler sleep issues, leading her to develop the Bedtime Battles Fix program, which has already helped more than 35 families transform their toddlers sleep patterns. Through a confidence-based approach, Ruth empowers parents to regain control of bedtime struggles and find sustainable, restful sleep solutions for their children.

With her expertise and unwavering commitment to supporting families, Ruth is on a mission to restore hope for toddler families and teach them a fresh, effective approach to sleep training.

On this episode of the Becoming a Sleep Consultant podcast, Ruth shares:
• How her business has evolved over the past year, including the changes she made to boost both revenue and personal fulfillment.
• Why she chose to specialize in toddler sleep.
• Her plans to develop a program offering continuing education for sleep consultants who want to better support families with older children.

Links:
Website: https://paradoxzzz.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/paradoxzzzsleep/

If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Sleep Consultant, please join our Facebook Group https://www.facebook.com/groups/becomeasleepconsultant

CPSM website: https://thecpsm.com/

Book a free discovery call to learn how you can become a Certified Sleep Consultant here: https://jaynehavens.as.me/CPSM-Inquiry