Introducing:
The Overnight Wakes Toolkit for Consultants
Created for sleep consultants supporting families with toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–7).
This toolkit was built to help sleep consultants confidently guide families through one of the most frustrating sleep struggles: overnight wakes that just won’t quit.
Whether you’re supporting a child still working on falling asleep independently or one who already goes down solo but continues to wake during the night, this toolkit gives you the step-by-step language, structure, and encouragement you need to lead with clarity and confidence.
Even when parents meet resistance or begin second-guessing the process, you'll have the tools to coach them forward and keep momentum. Instead of scrambling for the right words or unsure how to help a stuck family, you’ll be equipped to lead the way clearly and compassionately.
Designed to Help You Lead with Confidence
Overnight wakes can shake a parent’s trust in the process, and a consultant’s confidence in guiding them through it.
This toolkit is more than editable templates. It’s a roadmap for how to confidently coach families through the tough moments when sleep feels just out of reach.
Inside, you’ll find a clear 3-step overnight wake plan written in family-friendly language. You’ll also get the words and structure to lead parents with authority and warmth. This toolkit helps you:
Stop second-guessing your overnight guidance.
Coach through pushback, setbacks, and “but what ifs?”
Provide warm, professional language that builds parent trust
Save time while delivering more value in your 1:1 plans
Match support to the child’s developmental needs and current bedtime habits
Real-Life Problem ---> Real-Life Solution
You’ve probably had a client say:
“He goes to sleep just fine, but then he’s up 4x a night.”
“I don’t think she can go back to sleep on her own in the middle of the night.”
“The Chair Method worked at bedtime, but we’re still struggling overnight.”
“It’s easier to just lay with him, I don’t know what else to do at 2am.”
This toolkit gives you the language, structure, and guidance to address these situations directly. You’ll be able to meet parents with empathy while still leading with professional clarity.
Take a look inside!
Consultants are guided to review common causes of overnight waking and use a visual total sleep needs chart. This helps ensure age-appropriate rhythms and basic needs are addressed as you implement behavioral strategies. This way everything works together for more lasting success.
Step-by-step tips for customizing the plan, addressing pushback, and layering the overnight wake plan into your existing methods with confidence and clarity.
Beautifully written, easy-to-edit templates you can copy and paste right into your sleep plans. These are written directly to parents and can be quickly customized for each child’s unique overnight pattern.
Includes options for kids still using the Chair Method and those already falling asleep independently. You’ll be ready no matter where the child is starting.
A clear, encouraging summary of how the Chair Method (SLS) can be used at bedtime and overnight. Ready to copy and paste right into your sleep plan. This is great for families still in the transition phase.
Feel stuck when a parent says “She had a nightmare,” or “He just needed one more hug”? Use our ready-to-copy scripts to help you reframe, redirect, and reinforce their plan without backtracking.
What other sleep consultants are saying about working with me:
"Karen has a wealth of knowledge and is able to communicate effectively and concisely. Because of Karen I have become an even better sleep consultant and am more equipped to work with older kiddos. I highly recommend Karen"
- Mamie
"For those who get nerves similar to first client jitters every time you get a toddler client, Karen's content is so helpful. She is so knowledgeable about these toddlers/preschoolers! She will help you feel calm and confident to support these children to better sleep!"
- Nicole
"Karen is THE toddler expert and I have been lucky to have been able to learn from her! It is because of what I have learned from Karen that I have been successful in helping very unique and difficult families. If it hadn't been for Karen, I would not have been able to take on these clients, nor would I have had the proper tools or insight on how to coach the parents on what to say and how to respond. She has a different approach and different solutions to what is out there and it’s very helpful."
-Caryn
"Karen is an absolute gem. I’m so fortunate to have her part of my network! Karen is very knowledgeable, especially when it comes to toddler and preschool sleep! I’ve worked with Karen before when I needed her advice around coaching parents, or needed her expertise on how to handle a certain situation, or even review a toddler’s sleep plan just to make sure I covered everything. She’s incredible! I’m so grateful to have worked with her."
-Lucia
This is for Toddler and Preschool Sleep Consultants Who Want To:
✔️Feel more confident and clear when coaching through resistance and setbacks
✔️Save time creating overnight plans without sacrificing quality or customization
✔️Empower parents with a simple, structured 3-step plan that actually works
✔️Strengthen their expertise in the toddler and preschool age range (2–7 years)
✔️ Offer a cohesive overnight wake strategy that aligns seamlessly with their bedtime work