Learn at your own pace
Classes & Courses
Self-paced classes and courses you can start anytime, designed to help you feel informed, calm, and confident. Each one is built from Karen's one-on-one work with families.
- Self-paced, start anytime
- For children ages 2 to 7
- Gentle, connection-based
- From a certified sleep consultant
Courses and classes
Learn it once, use it for years
Clear, practical tools you can put to work tonight, at your own pace.
The method
Prepare. Teach. Practice. Troubleshoot.
Raising Restful Kids teaches the same four-phase framework I use with families one-on-one.
- Phase 1
Prepare
Set your child (and your home) up for success, so you're not fighting an uphill battle every night.
- Phase 2
Teach
Gently teach the skills your child needs to fall asleep, and stay asleep, on their own.
- Phase 3
Practice
Help the new skills stick with encouragement and consistency, until they become your child's normal.
- Phase 4
Troubleshoot
Know exactly what to do when early wakes, naps, or setbacks show up, because they will.
Your coach
Hi, I'm Karen Winter
I'm a certified pediatric sleep consultant, educator, and children's author with over 20 years of experience supporting children and families.
My passion is helping parents understand what's happening, why it's happening, and how to navigate it with confidence. Through sleep support, courses, storybooks, and practical resources, I help families build calmer days and better nights together.
What parents are saying
Parents who took the course
“Karen recommended her Raising Restful Kids mini-course, and I'm so glad we gave it a try! We started using her methods on a Thursday night, and by Saturday night, our son was sleeping 10 hours straight. The sleep training plans Karen suggests are gentle, and her extra tips for connecting with our child and preparing for sleep are simple yet effective. Karen's approach is not only practical but also nurturing, making the process much easier for both us and our son.”
“We are now implementing Karen's Raising Restful Kids course, and it really is the complete package. It's so helpful to understand the why behind bedtime struggles, and it's empowering to have a roadmap to consult when you don't know what to do in the moment. Even a week in, we were already seeing amazing progress.”
Questions
Good to know
How do the courses work?
They're self-paced: you can start anytime and move through them on your own schedule.
What ages are they for?
Raising Restful Kids is for toddlers and preschoolers, roughly ages 2 to 7 (children 18 months and up can benefit too).
What does Navigating Tantrums cover?
What tantrums really are and why they happen, the common triggers behind big reactions, the three-step process of a tantrum, five techniques to help your child calm down, and how to hold firm, loving boundaries during a meltdown.
Do I need one-on-one support too?
For most families, no. Raising Restful Kids is Karen's full process, packaged so you can follow it on your own. If you ever want hands-on help, one-on-one coaching is always there.
Is there homework or quizzes?
No. The only ask is that you put what you learn into practice, that's where the change happens.
Which one should I start with?
For bedtime battles, night wakings or a child who needs you there to fall asleep, start with Raising Restful Kids. For meltdowns and big feelings during the day, start with Navigating Tantrums.
Which fits your family?
Start with what you need most
- Help with bedtime battles, night wakings, or a child who needs you there to fall asleep Raising Restful Kids
- Help with meltdowns and big feelings during the day Navigating Tantrums Class
- A story that helps your child feel ready for bedtime Little by Little audio story
- Karen's help, one-on-one Sleep coaching
Prefer one-on-one support?
If you'd rather have Karen guide you directly, explore personalized sleep coaching and support for your family.