Do you work with families and wish you had a better understanding of infant and chid sleep?
Join the Foundations of Infant Sleep Workshop for Professionals
April 14 & 21, 2026
Use the code EARLYBIRD2026 to save until March 31st 2026
If you’ve wondered how to support your clients and patients
when they are struggling with their baby’s sleep…
Join Heather Boyd, Occupational Therapist and Certified Infant & Family Sleep Professional in this two-part virtual workshop series to gain knowledge about the biology of infant sleep and strategies to support sleep for families of infants and very young children.
The Foundations of Infant & Child Sleep Workshop provides a strong foundation for understanding sleep and the evidence-based strategies to support it.
Heather brings her experience and her passion for developmental, nervous-system based approaches to sleep that support infants and their parents.
In this workshop, we’ll explore the science of sleep in infancy and early childhood so you can better support the babies and families with whom you work.
Infant sleep isn’t just about schedules and night-weaning:
it’s a window into development.
Workshop Description:
This workshop will explore how sleep develops through the first 3 years of life and into childhood, what’s typical (and what isn’t), and how underlying developmental processes—from reflexes to regulation—shape sleep patterns. We will also cover developmental, environmental, and relational barriers to sleep. You’ll walk away with clarity about what’s happening with sleep, confidence in how to explain it to parents, and a framework for integrating this knowledge into your therapeutic work.
This workshop describes and evaluates attachment-based and behaviour-based strategies. Published research is shared to provide you with an evidence-based foundation for supporting sleep with your clients.
Who this is for:
Pediatric Occupational Therapists and Physiotherapists
IBCLCs
Social Workers and Mental Health Professionals
Infant Development Consultants
Anyone in pediatric practice who wants to strengthen their understanding of sleep as a foundation for supporting the growth and well-being of their clients or patients.
What to expect:
The two-part workshop will be live via zoom Tuesday April 14 and 21st from noon to 1pm EDT. Sessions are 1 hour each. Recordings will be available until April 30th 2026. You will have access to the workshop hub with additional resources, handouts, and slides.
Workshop Outline
Introduction: Why Sleep Matters
Sleep as a developmental process, not just a behaviour
The role of sleep in regulation, learning, and parent-child relationship
The Science of Sleep Development
Sleep architecture
Milestones in infant and toddler sleep
How sleep reflects neurological and sensory development
What’s Typical? What’s Not?
What can we expect of sleep in the first 3 years?
Recognize red flags that suggest further assessment
Clarifying common myths and misconceptions
Supporting Families Through Sleep Changes
Understanding the cultural context of infant sleep problems
Reframing sleep challenges within development and psychosocial factors
Communicating evidence-based information to parents
A framework for identifying appropriate sleep strategies
Respectful, family-centered approaches to supporting sleep and parent wellness
Parent sleep deprivation and mental health
Integration into Practice
Case examples
Resources for ongoing learning
An opportunity to extend your learning with a bonus Q&A session in the next 6 months
Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes. This is a live workshop that is recorded. You will have access to the replays until April 30th 2026.
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Yes! There is a discount for groups of 5 or more. Email Heather at heather@heatherboyd.ca for the discount code. for the discount code.
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The 2 hour workshop provides a significant amount of content and does not leave time for questions.
However, a live Q&A will be scheduled in the next 6 months. This leaves ample time to integrate the workshop knowledge prior to exploring your questions at the Q&A.
You will also have access to January 2026’s workshop Q&A, along with additional resources in the workshop hub until April 30th, 2026.
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Yes! The developmental and neurological concepts provided in this workshop are a foundation for understanding sleep in your young clients (and the adults who care for them). The impact of particular developmental diagnoses are also introduced.
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You have access to the workshop recordings and workshop resource hub until April 30th 2026.