Less resistance. More confidence. Better sleep.
I don't just train your toddler to sleep. I prepare them to succeed at it.
Also working with babies as young as 4 months.
Book a Free Discovery CallNot a one-size-fits-all sleep plan. A consultant who actually gets toddlers.
You've probably already fallen down a Google rabbit hole at 2:00 AM, reading conflicting advice from a dozen different blogs and still not knowing what's actually right for your kid. Most sleep training advice is written for babies, and toddlers and big kids are a different world entirely. They have strong memories, opinions, and big feelings about bedtime. What worked at six months old often falls apart at two, three, or five years old.
Courtney pairs evidence-based training through The Cradle Coach Academy with a background in elementary education and years spent as a nanny, so she understands not just sleep science, but how young children actually process change, and how to bring them into the process of sleep training instead of it feeling like something being done to them.
Every credential exists because Courtney went looking for it.
- Certified Pediatric Sleep ConsultantThe Cradle Coach Academy, 200+ hours of scientific, evidence-based training, including 50 hours of hands-on volunteer experience. Originally certified as a baby and toddler sleep consultant, Courtney later completed additional toddler and big kid specific training to become a full pediatric sleep consultant.
- Elementary School TeacherFormer kindergarten and first-grade teacher, so she has a deep understanding of how young children process change and need to feel prepared before they can cooperate
- 5+ Years as a Professional NannyHands-on experience with multiple families and a wide range of sleep challenges
- Mom of Two BoysShe's lived the exhaustion, the bedtime battles, and the sleep deprivation, she gets it
- Be Her Village PartnerHer services can be added to a baby registry, so friends and family can gift better sleep
Podcast guest appearances
- The Scuttlebutt Club Podcast Counting Sleep with guest Courtney Campbell, Courtney talks toddler and big kid sleep, gentle sleep training, and what makes her approach different.
- Becoming a Mother Podcast Courtney Campbell's Motherhood Journey & Postpartum, Courtney shares her own motherhood story, postpartum experience, and how it shaped her work as a sleep consultant.
- The Sleep Consultant Blueprint Busting Through Business Hesitations: Interview with TCCA Grad Courtney Campbell, Courtney talks about launching her sleep consulting business, building professional relationships, and growing to help more families.
- Diary of a Working Mom Rest Easy with Courtney Campbell, Courtney shares expert tips and strategies for helping families with children ages 4 months to 7 years achieve better sleep, from nap struggles to bedtime battles.
"My first son was born in March 2020, and within a week, the world shut down due to COVID. As I navigated the newness of motherhood, I found myself completely isolated: no mom groups, no extended family to help, none of the "village" everyone talks about.
I turned to Instagram for the village I couldn't have in person and found sleep consultants, lactation experts, and postpartum nurses who guided me through the postpartum overwhelm. I loved learning the research and science behind baby sleep, and seeing how life-changing it was for me and my baby made me want to help other moms experience that same transformation. A few years later, I took the leap and became a certified pediatric sleep consultant myself.
Then that same little boy took me one step further. In the middle of getting my certification, he started preschool for the very first time, and the separation anxiety hit hard. The sleep regression that followed was one of the most exhausting stretches of parenting I've been through. At the time, it made toddler sleep feel like the last thing I wanted to take on, but he was actually pushing me toward my eventual specialty. As I worked with more and more toddler families, I found that this was my passion.
What followed was a lot of intentional work: getting my toddler-specific certification, drawing on my background in elementary education and years as a nanny, and pouring all of it into building my unique Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™ designed specifically for this age group.
Now, I get to be part of other moms' villages, walking alongside them through their own journey of motherhood." — Courtney
If you're noticing one or more of these, you're in the right place.
Toddler Bedtime Battles
Stalling tactics · Needing a parent in the room · Crying at bedtime · Refusing to stay in bedNight Wakings & Co-Sleeping
Ending up in your bed · Multiple wakings · Trouble resettling without youNaps & Schedules
Nap refusal · Short naps · Dropping the nap too early · Early morning wakingsBig Transitions
Crib to toddler bed transition · New sibling · Starting preschool · Potty training · Pacifier weaningBaby Sleep (4 months+)
Short naps · Night wakings · Co-sleeping · Weaning night feeds · Sleep regressions · Early morning wakingsBig Kid Sleep
Fear of the dark · Stalling · Needing a parent to fall asleep · Early morning wakingsThe Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™
Courtney is the creator of the Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™, a framework that helps children become emotionally ready for independent sleep before families make any bedtime changes. Before you change a single thing about your child's sleep, I prepare them, mentally and emotionally, first. Your child is part of the process, not subject to it. Less resistance, less guilt, and results that actually stick because your kid actually bought in.
Discovery Call
You share what's happening with your child's sleep, and I'll share the process and answer any questions you have.Custom Sleep Plan
A written plan with schedules, routines, and responsive techniques chosen for your child, never one-size-fits-all, never traditional cry-it-out. See exactly what's included in each package →Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™ (ages 2–7)
Daytime separation games, social stories, and calming strategies that build your child's comfort with separation and get them ready for what's coming, so they know what to expect before any nighttime changes happen, plus a care package mailed to your child with a picture book chosen for their specific sleep struggles.Implementation & Support
A training call to walk through the plans, then daily check-ins and unlimited email/text support (depending on which package) while you put it into action.What's Next
Your plan includes guidance for regressions, transitions, and schedule changes as your child grows, so you have a resource to turn back to as things change.Real families, real results, ages 4 months to 7 years.
"Courtney and her Counting Sleep program has changed our daughter's sleep in ways we never thought possible. Our 2-year-old daughter slept through the night fewer than 10 times her entire life before we started working with Courtney. After evaluating our daughter's current sleeping situation, Courtney put together a plan that felt daunting at first, but ended up changing the way that our family sleeps in a way we never thought possible. Courtney was with us every step of the way, and it felt like she was a teammate as opposed to someone in enemy territory. She was always open to my feedback about tweaking the plan when I felt like a step was too fast, and I grew to trust her very quickly with something that has been so sensitive to our family for years now. We couldn't recommend Courtney's services enough. They are truly life-changing and saving!"
— Abbey P., mom of a 26-month-old"Courtney was super helpful in developing a sleep plan for our 6-year-old son. There can be many different transitions and considerations for sleeping during all of the stages of development. I very much appreciate Courtney's encouragement, boundary setting, and suggestions for seemingly simple things like a sleep timer or different curtains, which have made a huge difference in the amount and quality of sleep that our son is getting."
— Chelsea M., mom of a 6-year-old"By the time he was 3.5, bedtime had become something I dreaded. On nights when I put him down, it could be a ninety minute battle of waiting for him to fall asleep for me to sneak out of his room. Using Courtney's sleep training plan, our son was falling asleep on his own in, are you ready for this, under 3 weeks!! Working with Courtney has given my son healthy sleep habits and confidence in himself."
— Jenna F., mom of a 3.5-year-old"Courtney took the time to really listen to us on what we needed and made the most detailed prep plans and sleep plans for us to follow. She helped us get our toddler sleeping again, gave us confidence in our bedtime routine, and helped us teach our daughter how to feel safe in her own bed. I swear Courtney has magical powers!"
— Alli C., mom of a 2-year-old"What I appreciated most was how personalized everything was. She really took the time to understand our child's temperament and our goals, and gave us a clear, step-by-step plan that actually worked. Now bedtime is calm and predictable, and we all wake up more rested."
— Meredith M., mom of an 18-month-old"Courtney really helped coach me to get my son on a solid nap and sleep schedule! Within just a week's time, my 8-month-old started putting himself to sleep for naps and more consistently was sleeping through the night. I can't recommend Courtney enough for all of your child's sleep needs!"
— Savannah M., mom of an 8-month-oldFully virtual, support for families anywhere in the world.
Sweet Dreams Starter Package
A Restful Night's Sleep Package
Deep Sleep Deluxe Package
Newborn Guide & Expectant Parent Bundle
Every package includes a custom written sleep plan. Ages 2–7 packages also include the Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™, a mailed care package, and personalized videos of encouragement from Courtney sent to your child. Sibling discounts available. Many HSA/FSA plans reimburse sleep consulting, check with your provider.
Indianapolis-based. Virtual for families everywhere.
The entire process happens by phone, text, email, a booking app, or video call, so you can be anywhere in the world and still get personalized, hands-on support. No waiting rooms, no waitlist. Most families begin implementing their plan within 5–8 days of purchasing.
Hi, I'm Courtney.
I'm a mom to two boys, a former kindergarten and first-grade teacher, and a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant through The Cradle Coach Academy. I know how isolating motherhood can feel, especially when sleep isn't going well, I've been there, and I want to be part of your village.
If you're lying in your toddler's bed right now waiting for them to fall asleep, you're in the right place.
What is a sleep consultant?
A sleep consultant is an expert in creating healthy sleep habits using evidence-based techniques while guiding parents through a customized sleep plan tailored to their child's temperament and their family's philosophy. A sleep consultant supports and educates parents while working to resolve sleep struggles.
What is sleep training?
Sleep training is the process of teaching a baby or child to fall asleep and stay asleep on their own. Courtney offers a variety of methods for a customized sleep plan, chosen based on your child's temperament and your family's philosophy on crying.
Will there be crying?
Some crying is likely as your child adjusts, but this is never the traditional "cry it out" approach where a child is left alone all night. Courtney uses gentle, responsive techniques with different levels of parental involvement, chosen based on your comfort level and your child's temperament.
What kinds of sleep struggles can you help with?
Courtney supports families dealing with naps, night wakings, early morning wakings, weaning night feedings, and getting kids sleeping in their own crib or bed, among others. She works with children ages 4 months to 7 years old, though toddlers and big kids are her specialty.
Is this virtual or in-person?
Fully virtual, so you can be anywhere in the world. Courtney is based in Indianapolis but works with families everywhere by phone, text, email, a booking app, or video call.
How long until we see results?
Most families start implementing within 5–8 days of purchasing and see improvements within the first week, with sleep habits fully transformed within 2–3 weeks, though this varies by age and temperament.
My toddler already has strong opinions about bedtime, will sleep training even work?
Yes, and that's exactly why the Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™ exists. Toddlers who understand what's happening and feel involved in the process resist far less than toddlers who are simply told what to do. Preparation during the day is what makes nighttime changes stick.
When should I take away the pacifier, and will it wreck our sleep?
There's no single right age, check with your dentist, though most recommend before age 3. It's common for sleep to feel harder for a few nights after the pacifier goes, but with a strong sleep foundation and a plan for a replacement comfort item, most toddlers adjust within a week or two. Read Courtney's full guide on toddler sleep after pacifier removal →
Do you use reward charts or sticker systems?
No. Reward charts motivate compliance from the outside; the Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™ builds genuine comfort and confidence from the inside, so kids aren't white-knuckling through bedtime for a sticker, they're actually ready.
We already tried sleep training on our own and it didn't work. How is this different?
You'll get a clear, written, customized plan and a real person guiding, troubleshooting, and adjusting it with you, not a generic method from a book or app. For toddlers, the Ready, Set, Sleep Prep Plan™ is usually the missing piece: it gets kids emotionally ready before anything changes, so they work with you instead of against you.
Start here if you want to learn more before reaching out.
- Free Guide · Toddlers & Big Kids 3 Secrets for Getting Your Toddler to Actually Stay in Bed Tonight, Courtney's free downloadable guide for parents dealing with bedtime stalling and toddlers who won't stay in bed.
- Free Guide · Toddlers The Stoplight Method: A Guide to Nap Transitions, a red-yellow-green system using an OK-to-wake light to help kids learn to listen to their bodies and transition smoothly from naptime to quiet time.
- Free Guide · Baby, Toddler & Big Kid How to Fix Early Morning Wakings, a step-by-step guide covering wake windows, bedtime timing, sleep environment, and the wake-to-sleep technique for kids waking before 6:00 AM.
- Free Guide · Toddlers & Big Kids Door Hearts for Toddlers: A Sleep Tool for Separation Anxiety, a gentle nighttime tool to help anxious toddlers feel secure and loved even while they sleep.
- Free Guide · Babies & Toddlers Travel Guide for Babies & Toddlers, tips for time zone changes, recreating your sleep environment on the road, and a full baby and toddler packing list.
- Free Guide · Baby, Toddler & Big Kid Sleep Guidelines by Age, wake windows, nap counts, daytime sleep totals, and nap transition timing from newborn through age 7.
- Free Guide · Toddler How to Get Rid of the Pacifier, a step-by-step plan for weaning off the paci, including how to prep your child and make the transition feel exciting instead of scary.
- Free Printable · Toddler & Big Kid My Bedtime Chart, a simple printable routine chart to help toddlers follow along with brushing teeth, potty, pajamas, and reading before bed.
- Guest Expert Post · Bethany Lovern, SLP & Certified Breastfeeding Consultant Toddler Sleep After Pacifier Removal: How to Help Your Child Sleep Without the Paci, Courtney's guest article on preparing for and getting through the pacifier transition without creating new sleep habits you don't want long term.
- Newborn Guide Set up healthy sleep foundations from day one, a self-paced PDF guide covering sleep environment, wake windows, routines, the 4-month regression, and more.
- FAQs Full Sleep Training FAQ page, every question about the process, pricing, and what to expect.
- Packages Compare sleep plan packages, find the right level of support for your family.
You don't need it all figured out before reaching out.
Here are the best next steps:
Grab the free "3 Secrets for Getting Your Toddler to Actually Stay in Bed Tonight" guide · Ready to get started? Purchase a package · Book a free discovery call
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