Get to know Caryn

Caryn Shender is honored and pleased to share her work and passions with other families.  In 2020, she became a first-time mom and her world changed forever. She finds her purpose in helping others, both personally as a mom, and professionally as an author and certified pediatric sleep specialist. For as long as she can remember, Caryn dreamed of helping others and making a difference has always been a driving force for her. Caryn lives with her husband, two children, cat, and dog, all of whom give her inspiration and joy.

​Her daughter inspired her to become a sleep consultant and to write My Scar is Beautiful when she was born with ALCAPA, an extremely rare congenital heart defect (CHD) that affects 1:300,000 live births.

​A proud mom, founder of Sleep Tight Tonight, a double-certified pediatric sleep consultant, a certified safe sleep ambassador, and author of My Scar is Beautiful, Caryn has guided hundreds of families through the exhausting world of newborn, baby, and toddler sleep. She is trusted by parents, pediatricians, and parenting coaches.

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A Note From CARYN

As a mother of a child born with congenital heart disease, I understand firsthand how deeply a child’s confidence can be shaped by their experiences.

My Scar is Beautiful was written to remind readers of all the reasons to love their scar and to wear their scars with pride and confidence.

And in my sleep practice, I see every day how empowered children and supported parents create calmer homes.

I am passionate about helping others. Whether it is learning to be proud of a scar or feeling the life changing effects of getting sleep, I love what I do.