A Little About Me -
Dr. Stephanie Kirklin
You are tired. You just tried to pour ketchup into your coffee this morning instead of creamer. I know how you feel, because I literally did that! Side note - ketchup in coffee is not as satisfying as half and half.
I am Stephanie. I am a certified pediatric and newborn sleep specialist, trained through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting. I am a specialist in newborns and the care of newborns through the Newborn Care Solutions Institute. I am a certified sleep science coach for adult sleep through the Spencer Institute. I have a Doctorate in Educational Leadership with over 20 years of teaching and administration experience and I am a Mom of three wonderful and active children (8, 5, and 21 months). Life is busy and crazy and I get it.
Sleep is so essential to our lives. Our bodies cannot function well without sufficient sleep. Even if you are managing to sleep that magical 8 hours a night, the quality of your sleep is important also. Lack of quality sleep can lead to a host of complications including increased risk for diabetes, elevated cortisol levels, weight gain, and poses risks to your long-term cognitive health. Whether you are here because your little one is still co-sleeping at 12 months and nursing every other hour or you are here because no matter what you have tried in the past, your racing thoughts at 2:30 am just won't let you sleep, you are in the right place. I've got you.
I can help! Through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting and the Spencer Institute, I have been trained in multiple sleep methods and I do not believe in a "cookie cutter" approach. Your family is unique and part of my discovery call with you is learn more about your specific challenges and goals so that I can create a tailored sleep plan that we can use following methods that align with your ideals (including limiting crying using a gentle approach method for little ones).
You are not alone in this! I have your back and we can work together to get baby sleeping and get you more restful nights as well!
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Credentials:
Doctorate of Educational Leadership awarded May 2019 from Edgewood University
Master of Arts in Teaching awarded June 2009 from Brandeis University
Bachelor of Science with a major in Psychology awarded May 2007 from Allegheny College
Certified Sleep Science Coach obtained June 2025 through the Spencer Institute
Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant obtained May 2025 through Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting
Certified Newborn Sleep Consultant obtained May 2025 through Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting
Newborn Care Specialist Certificate obtained April 2025 through the Newborn Care Specialist Institute