Lauren holds both a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Science degree in Kinesiology. 

She has over 10 years of experience working with children, including her roles as a supervising behavioural therapist, and counselor for children with additional needs in-school for the Ministry of Education. Lauren’s favourite and most rewarding role to date has been being a mom to two very sweet little boys. 

As a result of her first son’s own sleep challenges, Lauren learned early on just how important healthy sleep habits are and the effects her son’s sleep had on her family’s health and well-being. Throughout the journey of achieving her family’s personal sleep goals, Lauren developed a passion for understanding and improving children’s sleep. This experience led her to undergo training to become a paediatric sleep consultant so that she can help other families achieve their personal sleep goals. 

Lauren understands and appreciates that every family has their own unique sleep goals, and is really excited for the opportunity to help your family reach yours

Lisa Kvapil earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Mathematics and Business from the University of Waterloo and, following this, became a successful trader on Toronto’s Bay Street. After welcoming her two children, Cole and Quinn, with her husband Ike, Lisa shifted her focus from finance to family, a decision that led her to a new passion. Recognizing the importance of sleep for her family’s well-being, Lisa trained as an Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant in 2015, and has since helped over 1000 families find the gift of healthy sleep.

Embracing her role wholeheartedly, Lisa has become a trusted guide for families navigating the challenges of sleep, with her clients often saying her support was one of the best investments they’ve made toward their family’s health and happiness!

When she’s not transforming sleep routines, Lisa finds joy in cooking, playing tennis, skiing, biking, embracing the vibrant energy of Toronto, and the peacefulness of her lakeside cottage. Her path from finance to family wellness emphasizes her deep commitment to improving lives, proving that her most significant achievements are found not in the fast-paced world of trading but in the peaceful nights and happy days she helps families achieve.

Laura Wilson is a proud mother of three (plus a beloved fur baby) and a Professional Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant who has dedicated her career to helping families achieve healthy, restorative sleep.

A former Peel District School Board teacher, Laura stepped away from the classroom to pursue her passion of supporting parents and children through the challenges of sleep.

With years of experience, Laura has worked with hundreds of families and children ranging from newborns to 10 years old. Her mission is simple: to be a source of support and guidance for parents navigating the often overwhelming world of sleep.

Laura’s passion for sleep consulting stems from her own experiences as a mother. Like many new parents, she struggled with sleepless nights when her first child was born. Realizing the importance of asking for help, Laura sought out support, and learning how to sleep train her daughter became a life-changing decision for her family. This newfound rest and balance not only transformed their household but also inspired Laura to help other families find the same relief and joy.

Laura is here to guide you every step of the way, answer your questions, and keep you on track toward better, healthier sleep for the entire family.

Emily Harper is a Registered Nurse with more than 15 years of experience in healthcare, including the last 10 years working with infants and children in a fast-paced pediatric emergency department. Her passion as an Infant & Toddler Sleep Consultant stems from a deep love for caring for babies and children, and working with families during important, vulnerable, and meaningful periods in their children’s lives.

Emily is also a proud mom of two children. After experiencing sleep challenges with her daughter, she found herself exhausted, overwhelmed, and searching desperately for solutions during many emotional nights. Through extensive research and learning the science of sleep, Emily discovered how profoundly healthy sleep habits could transform not only her child’s sleep, but her entire family’s well-being.

Emily brings deep empathy and understanding to her work, knowing first-hand how isolating and overwhelming sleep struggles can feel. She is passionate about helping tired parents fully embrace parenthood and believes no family should have to navigate sleep challenges alone. She would be honoured to support your family in achieving healthy, sustainable sleep and experiencing the benefits she knows are possible.

Stephanie Ellis has more than a decade of sleep consulting experience, having supported families with children ranging from newborns through age ten, helping them build healthy, sustainable sleep habits. In addition to working directly with families, Stephanie has previously served in a mentorship role, training and supporting other successful sleep consultants.

Stephanie lives in a small town with her family, and even as her kids enter their teen years, healthy sleep habits remain a priority in their home. When she’s not supporting tired families, Stephanie enjoys reading, going to the gym, and spending time at the cottage.

Stephanie truly believes that when a child has a strong, healthy sleep foundation, the benefits extend far beyond bedtime, positively impacting the entire family.

Erin Junker holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism from Carleton University and a Master’s Degree from the University of Ottawa with a focus on Communications and Health. For almost a decade, she worked on and then led a Communications team at Heath Canada, the country’s federal health regulator, communicating to the public on issues from safe infant sleep practices to consumer product safety. After the birth of her daughter, Myla, her career focus shifted, and with a healthy understanding of the importance of sleep for young families, Erin trained as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant and then founded The Happy Sleep Company.

From Erin: “I am passionate about children’s sleep. I firmly believe that a well-rested family is a happier, healthier family. I am committed to working with tired parents to help them help their little ones get the healthy rest they need – that means getting amazing, uninterrupted nighttime sleep, and taking proper, restful naps, all within a supportive and guided two-week program!

The tools and knowledge gained through a Master’s Degree in health communications and a Certificate in Infant & Toddler Sleep Consulting have allowed me to help thousands of families gain amazing, healthy sleep for their children.

Here’s the most important part: I’m a Mom. So, I’ve been there. I am the Mom of an amazing little girl, who wasn’t always such an amazing little sleeper (long before I became a Sleep Consultant!). I have seen, first-hand, the difference that healthy sleep can make to a child and to the entire family unit. When naptimes become easy, bedtimes become joyful, and nights become full of restful sleep, this makes an incredibly positive difference in the overall health, happiness, and well-being of families.”

KYLA RENAUD – Integrated mental health support

MSW, RSW

The Happy Sleep Company is proud to partner with Registered Social Worker and Psychotherapist Kyla Renaud to facilitate and support mental health throughout the Sleep Coaching process.

Kyla holds a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology and a Master of Social Work degree. She is registered as a Social Worker in the provinces of Ontario, Alberta, Nova Scotia and BC.

Kyla has a passion for creating safe spaces where people can share their vulnerabilities and receive strategies to improve their mental health. Kyla has over 15 years of experience working with mental health and uses an evidence-based approach to treatment, including cognitive behavioural therapy, dialectical behavioural therapy, and motivational interviewing.

Kyla’s role as a partner with The Happy Sleep Company includes thorough review and oversight of all of our programs, services, methodologies and philosophies, Consultant coaching regarding mental health strategies for parents, and the creation of mental health support guides available as part of all of our one-one-one programs for families.

Baby O’s Mom (Ottawa, Ontatrio)

Baby M’s Mom (Almonte, Ontario)

Little Mr. E’s Mom (Ottawa, Ontario)

But the changes in our home did not stop at sleep. I used to be such a zombie all day. I was so easily frustrated trying to deal with a baby that was cranky from being over-tired and a toddler who is… well a toddler! And most of this would be taken out on my husband. But now that I’m getting a full night’s sleep, I am able to be the mommy I want to be. I can be patient with my 2-year-old (and my hubby) and I think I’m ready to tackle potty training. Plus, with Liv’s naps being longer, I have the time and energy to get a few more things done around the house. I even started getting some workouts in! Lastly, now that Liv is not snacking all night she eats so much better in the day and is really starting to enjoy the solid food that she really didn’t have much interest in before.

Really, our whole world has changed for the better and we have you to thank. The program worked like a dream but what really made the difference was the personal support and guidance we received throughout the whole process. It was so reassuring to know that we were on the right track and that we weren’t in it alone. Thank you, thank you, thank you from the bottom of our hearts!”

Baby L’s mom, (Trenton, Ontario)

After the second day of working with Erin, we had a child who miraculously slept through the night and napped for 1-1.5 hours at a time! My husband and I were totally flabbergasted by these results! The positive change is not only in our child’s sleeping habits, but she’s now a happier baby overall because a rested baby is a happy baby. We now have the time to do things for ourselves and more energy to keep up with our beautiful little girl!

A worthwhile investment to a new rested self and baby… what’s better than that!

Thank you Erin!”

Baby A’s mom, (Ottawa, Ontario)