Media

Our sleep consultant Joan is available for media interviews and guest blogs regarding baby sleep, toddler sleep, sleep training and other sleep-related topics. Read some of her coverage below.


December 2024- Joan’s Client, Elizabeth Narins, writes about her family’s sleep journey and interviews Joan about early wakings, simple tweaks that can improve nights and what to do if your kids share a room!

Read: An Exhaustive Guide to Solving Early Wake-Ups, According to a Pro Sleep Consultant


January 2022 – Joan is featured as an expert in two articles about baby sleep safety.

Read: When Can My Baby Sleep on Their Stomach and When Can My Baby Sleep With a Blanket


slumberpod blogSeptember 14, 2021 – Joan lends her voice to the SlumberPod blog with a post sharing the healing power of sleep.

Read: The Power Of Sleep

2021 – Tuck names Joan and Pea Pod Sleep Consultants among the Best Sleep Consultants in the U.S.

Read: Top Sleep Consultants in the U.S.


2020 & Older Media Featuring Sleep Consultant Joan Becker Friedman

slumberpod blogJuly 21, 2020 – Joan lends her voice to the SlumberPod blog with a post sharing considerations and alternatives for Melatonin supplements 

Read: Melatonin Supplements for Children – Considerations and Alternatives


March, 2020 – Tuck names Joan and Pea Pod Sleep Consultants among the Best Sleep Consultants in the U.S.

Read: Top Sleep Consultants in the U.S.


April 16, 2018 – Kristin George gets some sleep tips from Joan for readers of the Little Sprouts blog.

Read: Solutions to Help Your Young Child Sleep (and Inevitably Help You Sleep, Too)


November 15, 2017 – Joan breaks down the importance of healthy sleep habits for readers of the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel and Metroparent Magazine.

Read: Happy, healthy and wise: Why good sleep habits make your kids happier and, yes, smarter


November 7, 2017 – Tuck names Joan and Pea Pod Sleep Consultants among the Best Sleep Consultants in the U.S.

Read: Best Sleep Consultants in the U.S.


July 28, 2017 – Joan advises readers of Metroparent Magazine on how to prepare school-age children for the transition back to September sleep schedules.

Read: Back-to-school sleep: 4 strategies to get your kids back on schedule 


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November 28, 2016 – Ty Schmidt of Metroparent and Joan chat about why it’s important to keep kids on a regular sleep schedule to truly have a happy holiday.

Read: The truth about sleep schedules and what it means for your holiday season


July 14, 2016 – Joan talks with Jeff Rumage of North Shore NOW about founding her business, what it is that sleep consultants do, and her experience helping the Hardin family of Mequon.

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Read: Whitefish Bay sleep consultant is a dream come true for North Shore parents