Hello, sleepy mama!

I’m Missy Yandow, the founder of Slumber and Bloom and a certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant specializing in supporting families of young children with sleep and potty training issues.

As a mother of three beautiful children and a former preschool teacher, I deeply understand both the challenges and wonders of parenting.

I’m on hand to guide you through whatever you are going through right now – just book a free consultation.

I’ve always had a passion for nurturing. Before I had children of my own, I was shaping young minds in the classroom, in a world of child development.

When I became a mom, my focus naturally shifted to my family, but my passion for child development remained intact. I knew I wanted to continue helping families blossom, so when I stumbled upon the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting, my story began to unfold.

Step 1:

Assessment Call- A 15-minute assessment call so I can evaluate your situation and make sure we’re a good fit to work together.

Step 2:

Consultation Proposal + Contract + Invoice- Select your package, sign the contract, pay the invoice. You’ll then get a client intake form to fill out, and I’ll start writing your sleep plan.

Step 3:

Consultation + Implementation- We’ll have a 60-minute call to discuss your plan, ensure understanding, and begin to implement changes. The level of support will depend on the package you purchase, but I’m there to help you along your journey.

With my firstborn, I learned firsthand how sleep can become a luxury for new parents, but I also knew that sleep was a necessity if I wanted to be the best mom I could be.

I found myself dragging through the first wake window of the day, just to “sleep when the baby sleeps” during that first nap time.

I remember struggling through the Ferber Method, leaving my baby to cry for 45 minutes without checking on him, and I knew there had to be a better way.
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My experiences navigating sleepless nights opened the door to the world of pediatric sleep consulting, and once I realized I could help other families move through those same challenges with confidence and compassion, my path became crystal clear.

And then came potty training.

My daughter had a seamless, picture-perfect potty training experience… until she didn’t.

Virtually overnight, she went from “potty trained” to withholding, anxiety, and two years of daily struggle. Every attempt to help her felt like an emotional battle, and every pediatrician visit ended with the same recommendation: more Miralax cleanouts. But in my gut, I knew there had to be a better approach—one that didn’t leave her feeling scared, pressured, or defeated.

Once I finally cracked the code and understood the root of her struggles, everything changed. And in that moment, I promised myself that no family should have to navigate such an exhausting, emotional journey alone.

That’s when the best of both worlds collided. I realized I could combine my college education, my classroom teaching background, my certifications, and my lived experience to support families through both sleep and potty training.

Slumber and Bloom was born in 2019, and I’m here to help your family blossom—one restful night and one confident potty win at a time. 🌼

Bachelor’s of Science in Child Life Psychology, Child Development

AAS in Early Childhood Teacher Education

American Academy of Drugless Practitioners: Holistic Health Practitioner

Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting:
– Sleep Consultant Certification
– Potty Training Consultant Certification
– Baby Sign Language Education Certification

Oh Crap! Potty Training Certified Consultant

Certified Excellence: Play Therapy Practitioner

Are you FINALLY ready to make a change for your family?

I empower parents to find the balance in their lives. You will discover that you can have an independent sleeper AND a strong attachment. You can potty train your toddler AND make it a child-led and bonding experience.