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Tiffany Marrelli, MS, BCBA | Child Sleep & Behavior Specialist

Helping kids sleep better so parents can too 😴

Sleep + parent coaching for ages 2–12
ADHD, autism & strong-willed kids
📍Powell, OH | Virtual support available

06/19/2026

If your child falls asleep with you sitting next to them, that’s not automatically a problem.

If your child sleeps in your bed, that’s not automatically a problem.

If your child needs extra support at bedtime and it’s working for your family, that’s okay too.

Independent sleep is a valuable skill, but not every family is looking to work on that skill right now.

The families who come to me usually aren’t calling because someone told them they were doing it wrong.

They’re reaching out because the current sleep routine is no longer working.

Bedtime takes forever.
Night wakings are exhausting.
Everyone is tired.

If it’s not a problem, it’s not a problem.

But when it becomes one, there are ways to help your child build the sleep skills they need- without shame, guilt, or judgment.

👋 Hi, friends!If you’re new here, I’m Tiffany, the owner of SEA Behavioral Consulting.I’m a behavior analyst, parent coa...
06/18/2026

👋 Hi, friends!

If you’re new here, I’m Tiffany, the owner of SEA Behavioral Consulting.

I’m a behavior analyst, parent coach, Certified Behavioral Sleep Practitioner (CBSP), and mom of three who helps families navigate sleep challenges, behavior challenges, and the everyday ups and downs of parenting.

I work with families of children ages 2–12, including neurotypical children and children with ADHD, autism, and other developmental differences. My goal is to provide practical strategies that feel supportive and realistic for real life.

I’ve been part of this little corner of Instagram for nearly two years, but I realized it’s been a while since I’ve properly introduced myself.

Whether you’ve been here from the beginning or you’re brand new, I’m so glad you’re here.

💤 I’d love to get to know you! Tell me about your family- how old are your kids, and what’s been the biggest sleep challenge lately?

Drop your answer in the comments. ⬇️

06/17/2026

Most parents I talk to have already tried a lot of things.

Earlier bedtime. Later bedtime. White noise. No white noise. Staying in the room longer. Leaving sooner.

Sometimes those changes help for a night or two. But the improvement doesn’t last.

Here’s what I’ve noticed: the strategies themselves usually aren’t wrong. They just don’t match what’s actually driving the sleep challenge.

A child who relies on a parent to fall asleep needs a different approach than a child whose body clock is off. And both need a different approach than a child whose brain is still too alert to settle at bedtime.

When the solution doesn’t match the pattern, it can feel like nothing works- even when you’re being incredibly consistent.

That’s not a parenting failure. It’s a clue that there’s a missing piece of information.

Comment SLEEP and I’ll send you my free guide to help you identify which sleep pattern might be keeping your child stuck and where to start. 👇

06/15/2026

It’s not random.

And it doesn’t necessarily mean anything is wrong.

Throughout the night, we all cycle through lighter and deeper stages of sleep. Adults usually wake briefly, roll over, and fall back asleep without even remembering it. Kids do the same thing.

What’s important is what happens next.

For some children, they’re looking for the same conditions that were present when they fell asleep at bedtime. For others, there may be different factors contributing to the wake-up.

That’s why I encourage parents to look at the whole picture rather than treating bedtime and night wakings as completely separate issues.

Sometimes the clues to what’s happening at 2am are often hiding in what happens before bedtime.

If you’re trying to figure out why your child struggles with bedtime, night wakings, or both, I created a free guide to help.

💤 Why Won’t My Child Sleep? The 5 Most Common Reasons Children Struggle at Bedtime

Comment SLEEP and I’ll send it to you.

Every child seems to have their own bedtime “thing.”Maybe your child needs you to stay until they’re asleep.Maybe bedtim...
06/11/2026

Every child seems to have their own bedtime “thing.”

Maybe your child needs you to stay until they’re asleep.

Maybe bedtime regularly takes an hour.

Maybe they’re out of bed three times before finally settling.

Maybe they seem exhausted all evening but suddenly have energy once it’s time for bed.

Although these situations look different on the surface, they often point to a few common sleep challenges.

That’s actually good news.

Because when you understand what’s contributing to the struggle, it’s easier to choose strategies that fit your child and your family.

I put together a free guide covering the 5 most common reasons children struggle at bedtime, including what those challenges often look like in real life.

Comment WHY and I’ll send it to you.

I’d love to know, which slide sounded most like your child?

06/10/2026

Nobody did anything wrong. The days just start to lose their shape.

Later wake times, meals at random times, evenings that kind of just happened. It creeps up slowly and then suddenly bedtime is a battle, everyone is more emotional than usual, and you’re not sure what changed.

Most families find that when a few basic rhythms are in place, a lot of the hard stuff gets easier. Full post on the blog about what that looks like this summer. Link in bio or comment BLOG and I’ll send it right to you.

06/09/2026

Not a supplement. Not a sound machine. Not a fancy sleep product.

Just getting outside in the morning.

Morning sunlight helps set your child’s internal clock, the thing that helps them feel awake during the day and sleepy at night. When summer routines get a little looser, wake-up times shift, and kids spend more time indoors, that clock can start to drift.

The result? Bedtime may take longer, and sleep can get a little more unpredictable.

The good news is that it doesn’t take much. Even 10 to 15 minutes outside in the morning can help. And yes, cloudy days count too. The natural light outside is still much brighter than what we get indoors.

It’s one of the simplest sleep supports available and one of the easiest to overlook.

I share more about why this matters (and how to make it work in real life) in my newest blog post. Link in bio or comment BLOG and I’ll send it right to your inbox. 👆

06/05/2026

Me at 7pm: I’m leaving after one story tonight.

Me at 7:45pm: Okay. One more. But that’s it.

Me at 8:30pm: I’ll just wait until they’re actually asleep.

Me at 9:30pm: 👁️👁️ still in the room. also kind of tired. might just close my eyes for a second.

Drop a 🙋 if this is your life.

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06/04/2026

Not because something is wrong with them. Because that’s just how sleep works for all of us.

We all cycle into lighter sleep throughout the night. Adults just roll over and drift back off without noticing. Kids do the same thing. And if the thing that got them to sleep isn’t there anymore, they call for it.

You didn’t create a problem. You created a routine. Now you just know what to work with. 💙

Comment SLEEP and I’ll send you something that can help. 👇

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Powell, OH

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Monday 9am - 3pm
Tuesday 9am - 3pm
Wednesday 9am - 3pm
Thursday 9am - 3pm
Friday 9am - 3pm

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