Our blog is a collaborative effort by a dedicated group of professionals, each bringing unique expertise in their field.
From pediatric sleep consultants and child psychologists to medical practitioners, our authors share valuable insights and practical advice backed by years of experience and evidence-based knowledge. Together, we aim to create a comprehensive resource that supports families in fostering healthy, restful sleep and overall well-being.
Chelsea Dawson
A Behavioral Therapist and Sleep Consultant with a Master’s of Professional Education (M.PEd) degree with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis and completed the SHIP™ Program.
Area of Specialization:
I specialize in sleep education and individualized coaching for families from the newborn stage to 6 years old.
Years of Experience & Training:
Over 10 years of professional experience as a Behaviour Therapist offering families individualized consultation and evidence-based strategies to support their parenting journey.
Professional Affiliations:
Owner, Little Sleep Space that offers virtual sleep support to families around the world. I’m a professional member with the Ontario Association of Child and Youth Care and am committed to ongoing professional development to ensure I provide evidence-based and quality care to the families I support.
Mission Statement:
As a Pediatric Sleep Consultant, my mission is to educate and empower families to make meaningful change to their child’s life by providing evidence-based sleep strategies to help their children achieve healthy sleep patterns. Through compassionate guidance, education, and collaboration, I aim to transform sleep challenges into peaceful days and nights for children and their families.
Karen Randall
A Registered Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy (BScOT) and completed the SHIP™ Program.
Area of Specialization:
I specialize in supporting Paediatric Sleep Health, Infant Feeding, Breast/Chest Feeding, Neurodivergence, Sensory Processing, Self/Co-Regulation, Premature and Medically Fragile infants in NICU.
Years of Experience & Training:
Over 24 years as an Occupational Therapist, practicing across age groups and continuum of care. Providing support to families (feeding, development and parenting) for more than 20 years. Specializing in Sleep Support for families for 10 years.
Professional Affiliations:
Owner, Sleep for Kids and registered with and licenced by the College of Health and Care Professionals of BC. Member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants.
Mission Statement:
The mission of Sleep for Kids Occupational Therapy is to provide families and children with the education, support, and skills they need to improve their sleep so that kids can grow and develop, and for parents to feel confident in managing their child’s sleep.