I’m here to take the fear out of sleep training and give you the tools and confidence to help your child sleep and get you feeling like yourself again. I provide sleep education that is sensitive, thoughtful, and effective so your child can develop healthy sleep habits, for now and the future.
If you found me, you’re probably feeling too overwhelmed to even read this. Too tired to scour the internet for sleep help. Too exhausted to think about making changes. I get it—sleep deprivation, or the uncertainty of what today or tonight will bring, is debilitating to say the least.
When you don't have the tools or strategy to improve your child’s sleep habits, life can feel messy and overwhelming. That's where I come in. I’ll give you the information you need, a customized plan of action, and daily support, so you can make the necessary changes to improve your family’s sleep (and, really, so much more).
You’ve probably heard the phrase “sleep like a baby.”
When I was pregnant with my son—my first of two children—I’d heard it, too. It’s supposed to mean, you know, sleeping peacefully through the night, oblivious to anything but sweet baby dreams. And so I figured that when my baby was born, the whole “sleep thing” would just fall into place.
I was oh-so wrong.
The first six months were sleep-deprived enough, but when my son turned 7 months, he became The World’s Worst Sleeper (I’m working on a trademark).
Aside from the obvious exhaustion, his nightly struggles with sleep made me feel guilty, anxious, and frustrated with both him and myself. Simultaneously, it caused him to be irritable, cranky, and overly clingy. Our sleep situation simply wasn’t sustainable.
I began to obsessively research sleep training tips online, and the glut of information I found did anything but comfort me. While there was some helpful advice, a lot of what I came across scared me and led me to feel more confused and overwhelmed. The baby sleep world was a deep, dark hole that threw parents in a million directions, with no way of knowing which direction would be right for them.
That’s when I realized the need for sleep education that’s sensitive, thoughtful, and effective. I became fascinated with the topic, which led me to find my passion for helping parents navigate the world of sleep.
I became a Certified Child Sleep Consultant from the Family Sleep Institute, as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor and a Certified Behavior Specialist. I use all of my training and experience to provide parents and their babies with an individualized, comprehensive, and unique approach to sleep.
Not all babies are created equal in their sleep needs, and not all parents have the same philosophies, so sleep shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all model. I not only give families personalized sleep plans that fit their needs—I also work with them as much more than a sleep consultant. For each of my families, I’m a resource, educator, and coach, reachable almost any time during the day. Sleep is as vital to human function and development as food and water, and when it’s disrupted, it affects all aspects of our lives—our health, cognition, behavior, and emotions. Our children can’t function properly without the sleep they need, and neither can we.
As parents, we want to give our children a secure attachment in all aspects of life, including sleep. That secure attachment comes with love, warmth, and responsiveness, while also giving our children the independence and room for growth and development they need.
We all feel our best when we are well rested. Let me help you get there.
You’ve probably heard the phrase “sleep like a baby.”
When I was pregnant with my son—my first of two children—I’d heard it, too. It’s supposed to mean, you know, sleeping peacefully through the night, oblivious to anything but sweet baby dreams. And so I figured that when my baby was born, the whole “sleep thing” would just fall into place.
I was oh-so wrong.
The first six months were sleep-deprived enough, but when my son turned 7 months, he became The World’s Worst Sleeper (I’m working on a trademark).
Aside from the obvious exhaustion, his nightly struggles with sleep made me feel guilty, anxious, and frustrated with both him and myself. Simultaneously, it caused him to be irritable, cranky, and overly clingy. Our sleep situation simply wasn’t sustainable.
I began to obsessively research sleep training tips online, and the glut of information I found did anything but comfort me. While there was some helpful advice, a lot of what I came across scared me and led me to feel more confused and overwhelmed. The baby sleep world was a deep, dark hole that threw parents in a million directions, with no way of knowing which direction would be right for them.
That’s when I realized the need for sleep education that’s sensitive, thoughtful, and effective. I became fascinated with the topic, which led me to find my passion for helping parents navigate the world of sleep.
I became a Certified Child Sleep Consultant from the Family Sleep Institute, as well as a Certified Lactation Counselor and a Certified Behavior Specialist. I use all of my training and experience to provide parents and their babies with an individualized, comprehensive, and unique approach to sleep.
My mission is to provide parents with the tools they need to feel empowered and confident about their child’s sleep. We work on setting the right habits during our time working together, and then ensure these great sleep habits are in place for the future. I have a very high success rate with my clients (#humblebrag) mainly due to my commitment to each and every single family I work with. I will only take on a certain number of clients at a time, which allows me to really focus on each family and provide them with individualized attention. We are constantly in communication via phone or text, troubleshooting daily to create long term success.
Not all babies are created equal in their sleep needs, and not all parents have the same philosophies, so sleep shouldn’t be a one-size-fits-all model. I not only give families personalized sleep plans that fit their needs, I also work with them as much more than a sleep consultant. For each of my families, I’m a resource, educator, and coach, reachable almost any time of day.
Sleep is as vital to human function and development as food and water, and when it’s disrupted, it affects all aspects of our lives—our health, cognition, behavior, and emotions. Our children can’t function properly without the sleep they need, and neither can we.
Sleep is a dynamic activity so we should approach it in a multifaceted way. We must look at the entire picture and focus on achieving long term success, not just a quick fix.
Everything I do is personalized and never a one-size-fits-all. I work with each family to find what’s the best approach to sleep – looking at their parenting philosophy, sleep habits, daily schedules, sleep environment, and child’s temperament to name a few. I want you to feel comfortable and well equipped to work on your child’s sleep.
As parents, we want to give our children a secure attachment in all aspects of life, including sleep. That secure attachment comes with love, warmth, and responsiveness, while also giving our children the independence and room for growth and development they need.
We all feel our best when we’re well rested. Let me help you get there.
My background
Bachelor of Science, New York University
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant, Family Sleep Institute
Certified Lactation Counselor, The Center for Breastfeeding (The Healthy Children Project)
Certified Child Behavior Specialist, The Early Years
Certified Health Coach, Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Sleeposium 2021 Certification, Pediatric Sleep Conference
Mindfulness and Sleep Consulting Program, Family Sleep Institute Continuing Education
Reducing the Risk of SIDS in Early Education and Child Care, American Academy of Pediatrics
Sleep Consulting with Families Who Have Children with Special Needs, Debbie Sasson
Improving Sleep in Children and Teens with ADHD, Stephen P. Becker, PhD
We call her "Sari the Sleep Fairy." To say Sari offers "sleep training" would do her a disservice - she provides conscious sleep coaching to give parents the tools they need to lovingly guide babies to learn to sleep better.
Making the decision to work with Sari has been the best choice I made as a third time parent - I only wish she was around when I had my first two. Sari worked with me to come up with a plan that made sense for our family's needs and within less than two weeks - everyone got their sleep and sanity back.
Sari has an expert answer to any curve ball you could possibly throw at her, and her intuition is always correct. Sari takes the guesswork out of improving baby sleep and makes parents feel truly confident that they can do it. Doing a program with Sari was one of the best decisions we made for our family.
After 3 years of sleepless nights, multiple awakenings, and milk requests in the middle of the night by my 3 years old daughter, Sari literally saved our lives.
After two plus years of rocking our child to sleep, I had given up the idea that she could confidently put herself down at night or during wakes. Sari gave us the tools necessary to break these habits so that our daughter felt safe and comfortable when it came to the idea of night time. Sari is extremely patient and understanding and works with the parents wants and needs rather than prescribing one uniformed solution. Our daughter now happily goes to sleep at a normal hour by herself and wakes up feeling refreshed! We highly recommend Sari for anyone needing support with their child’s sleep.
Highly recommend Sari in every sense. She is professional, caring, compassionate and simply a lifesaver when it comes to guiding a family on sleep training. She has helped our family with both infant and toddler sleep training. With every bump in the road, Sari has quickly gotten our kids back on track- sleeping through the night with ease. I recommend her to every parent I can!
Sari has been so supportive and by implementing her program we FINALLY have 3 children who sleep in THEIR OWN BEDS. Parents rejoice! The solution is here!
Best money spent for sleep guidance with an 8 month old. Simple changes made a big impact on our kiddo’s sleep and it is still going strong! Run, don’t walk to Sari. You will not be disappointed.
Sari was nothing short of amazing with the support and expertise she provided to our family. I had twin babies born a bit on the early side and one of them had a number of medical complications. Nearing a year old, she was doing great with the exception of very poor sleeping habits. My husband and I were absolutely at our wits end. In a sleep deprived state we reached out to everyone we could think of and were ultimately given the recommendation to talk with Sari. During our first discussion, I already felt myself becoming more at ease. She had a calm, steady way that gave me confidence in her and myself. Sari was constantly there supporting us and checking in. Our home became more peaceful and everyone in it happier. We no longer dreaded bedtime or had middle of the night chaos. We are finally getting rest. I cannot more highly recommend Sari. She has made the lives of two exhausted parents markedly better and allowed us to be more present with our children all day long.
Hi, I'm Sari Broda, a Certified Child Sleep Consultant on a mission to help you feel confident about your child's sleep. I educate, support, and provide you with the tools you need to feel equipped and in control of your baby's sleep and more. I’m also a Certified Lactation Counselor and a Child Behavior Specialist, allowing me to provide you and your little ones with a very personalized, holistic, and unique approach to sleep. If you're a parent of a 0 to 6 year old and are struggling with sleep, I’m here for you!