10/05/2026
Being a “Sleeper Teacher” makes World Teachers’ Day a fun one for me. But it also has me thinking about all of the people who have taught me throughout my life.
I spend my days teaching families healthy sleep habits and independent sleep skills. And while my version of “teaching” looks a little different, it’s made me appreciate just how much bigger the word teacher really is.
Of course, there are the incredible teachers who show up in classrooms every day and have such an enormous impact on our kids.
But there are also mentors. Coaches. Colleagues. Friends. People who share their expertise, challenge the way we think, encourage us to grow, or introduce us to something that changes the direction of our lives.
And that doesn’t stop when we grow up.
I can think of so many people who have taught me, influenced me, encouraged me, and helped shape the person, mom, and professional I am today. And I’m still learning from the people around me all the time.
We need people willing to teach, mentor, share what they know, and invest in one another more than ever.
So today, I’m extra grateful for the traditional teachers educating our kids — and for all the people who continue to teach, mentor, and influence the rest of us along the way. 💛
And, of course, Happy World Teachers’ Day to my fellow Your Favorite Sleep Coaches!