Today we’d like to introduce you to Erica Threet.
Hi Erica, so excited to have you on the platform. So before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
I am Erica Threet, a certified pediatric sleep consultant with Sleep Wise Consulting and a mom of two little boys.
Prior to joining the Sleep Wise Consulting team, I graduated from the University of Florida with a Bachelor’s Degree in Special Education and a Master’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. I taught in the early childhood classroom for 10 years before our first son was born.
I have always been passionate about helping little children learn. I believe that every child is special and unique in their own way and we need to find the best way to teach them so they can be their very best. I truly believe that this applies to helping children learn to sleep.
When we were expecting our first child, I read everything I could get my hands on surrounding infant sleep. We had our son sleeping from 10 pm -5 am by week 7. I thought I had it all figured out until our second son was born. This little one had his own ideas about sleep.
I had to read a little more, think a little harder, and do some problem-solving. With some guidance and more research, we got him on track, and he was sleeping through the night at 12 weeks. With all this came my passion for helping little ones learn to sleep and helping moms get the rest they deserve. I became the go-to person for sleep questions from friends and family.
In Spring 2019, I had the opportunity to join the Sleep Wise Consulting team where I could put this newfound passion and knowledge to use to help families get the rest they deserve.
I’ve had the honor and privilege to help over 160 families help their little ones learn how to be independent sleepers and get the rest they deserve.
We all face challenges, but looking back would you describe it as a relatively smooth road?
Getting started in a business is always the hardest part. Once I worked with my initial families, I was able to then reach other families through word of mouth and the use of social media.
I am thankful for my megaphones who constantly share their success with their friends and family.
Appreciate you sharing that. What else should we know about what you do?
I work with families who have children from birth to age 8 to help them develop and learn healthy independent sleep skills. When a baby or child is able to fall asleep 100% on their own, they will be able to put themselves back to sleep when they naturally wake in the middle of the night.
It starts with a detailed questionnaire about your family and child. From there, I write a customized sleep plan for your child. We then have a consultation call where we will go over your child’s sleep plan, discussing how to approach bedtime, night-wakings, and naps. We will discuss the importance of healthy sleep habits and talk about a routine that will work best for your family. Together, we will address any questions or concerns you may have about the process.
I work with families for 2-3 weeks depending on the age of the child. Throughout this time, I provide individualized support and recommendations based on our goals and the progress we are seeing from the child.
This is truly a customized program for your family and child. There are so many courses and books out there that you can read, but what I provide is one on one support to the families as they make this change. The accountability and individualized support are what make me different from a one size fits all course.
We’d be interested to hear your thoughts on luck and what role, if any, you feel it’s played for you?
I wouldn’t say “luck” had a lot to do with growing my business.
I am lucky though to have an amazing team of women behind me to help me grow as a person and consultant, encourage me to set and reach goals, and support me along this journey.
Contact Info:
- Email: [email protected]
- Website: https://www.sleepwiseconsulting.com/consultants/erica-threet/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/onerestedmama/
Image Credits
Salty Kat Creative and Snow Blessed Photography
