Tracy is certified pediatric sleep consultant. She has studied under Deborah Pedrick , a pioneer sleep consultant and Founder of the Family Sleep Institute and The International Association of Child Sleep Consultants (IACSC).
Tracy became a Certified Infant and Child Sleep Consultant in 2012 and is a member of the IACSC. She has continuing education certification with the CFSIDS (SIDS for professionals) , a completion certificate from Toronto’s SickKids Pediatric Sleep Symposium ,attends the Pediatric Sleep Medecine Meetings by Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University as well as numerous other speciality trainings that are listed below. She regularly attends workshops and webinars related to various pediatric sleep related issues.
Tracy is a wife and a proud mother of two young boys. When her first son was born, the love she was feeling combined with the newfound joys of motherhood made sleep an afterthought. As a result, there was no foundation for healthy sleep habits, which led to a very tired family!
Tracy has the ability to truly empathize with her clients, having experienced firsthand a baby that did not have sleep training, and one that did. One was a co-sleeper and one a crib sleeper. One who never napped unless driven around in the car, and then one who napped beautifully like clockwork.
When her second son was born, Tracy wanted to use the confidence that she had gained as a mom, and take advantage of the opportunity to not make the same mistake twice, and give him the gift of sleep.
It was the best thing she ever did, and she was so passionate about the changes that it made in such a short time, not only with the joy of her baby sleeping through the night, but for her whole family. She then decided she wanted to help others and be able to give them the gift of sleep.
Tracy is so passionate about sleep work and feels so blessed to have the privilege to positively impact so many lives with this work. Sleep is such an important and integral part of a child’s development. Just as we ensure proper nutrition for their growing bodies, she believes we need to ensure proper sleep for their growing minds & bodies.
Tracy is here to help you and offer you sleep solutions that will fit in with your family’s parenting philosophies and beliefs. There is no need to have another sleepless night! …Good night & Sleep Tight ☺
Tracy is regularly called on as a sleep expert for various media outlets. She has been featured on CJAD 800 News Talk Radio, CBC Radio, Breakfast Television T.O. and Montreal, Global Montreal Morning News , The Morning Show, Today’s Parent Magazine, Pregnancy & Newborn Magazine, Oh Baby Magazine, Martha Stewart Magazine and various blogs and podcasts. She also offers sleep consulting through The West Island Therapy Center and Vitacodis Online Health & Wellness platform.
Continuing education credits:
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (CFSID) Completed certification for professionals – 2013
- Post Partum Depression Disorder – Sarah Stern PhD
- Sleep and Children with Special Needs – Debbie Sasson PsyD
- SickKids Pediatric Sleep Symposium March 2013 – 11.0 Canadian Sleep Society CEC’s
- Gold Centre’s Current Trends in Autism Conference – November 6, 2013 Certificate of Completion Received
- Bedtime Battles Insights from Pediatric Sleep Research – Thomas Heffron 2014
- The Incidence , Pathophysiology and Treatment of GERD during Infancy- Dr Warren Shapiro Feb, 2015
- Sleep Physiology and Common Causes of Insomnia in Children- Director, Duke Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program, Dr. Sujay Kansagra MD October 2015
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting – Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown Uni. November 12-15, 2015 Certificate of Attendance
- Pediatric Sleep Medicine Meeting – Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University, Nov 4-5, 2017, Certificate of Attendance
- Celebrate The Teen Years (the teenage brain & development) The Early Years/Sharyn Timerman June 8, 2020
- Understanding Childhood Bereavement and its effect on the family system – Presented by Corrie Sirota & Dr. Dahlia Guttman – March 5, 2021
- Sleep Master Class (7 hrs) – Dr. Mark Hyman (Adult Sleep) – April 2021
Tracy Braunstein was also the resident sleep expert for Piccolo Universe. Piccolo Universe founded by Ricky Martin was a place for parents and caregivers to discover, share, learn, and connect. As a regular sleep expert contributor Tracy shared her sleep training tips for Piccolo Universe readers.