Meet Tracie

Meet Tracie

Hi, I’m Tracie Kesatie, M.A.,

Certified Gentle Sleep Coach®, founder of Rest Well Baby™, mother of four, and yes—a sleepless-nights "survivor."

Helping your child get the rest they need isn’t a nameless, faceless mission for me. My journey with sleep coaching started over twenty years ago with my own firstborn. He struggled to sleep, and we were both completely exhausted.

Hiring a sleep coach changed everything for our family. That personal breakthrough—combined with my Master’s Degree in Counseling and B.A. in Psychology—inspired me to bring those two worlds together, formalize my training, and become a Certified Gentle Sleep Coach®.

Today, backed by over 12 years of professional sleep coaching experience, all four of my kids are well-rested and thriving!

I work with families from all walks of life, helping you establish adaptive, responsive sleep roadmaps that fit your child and your family's values. Most importantly, I get to see the relief in parents’ eyes when their child finally gets restful, restorative sleep.

Pediatric, Psychology, and Parenting Experts Trust Me

Since launching Rest Well Baby in 2014, I’ve spoken to audiences of sleep-starved parents and caregivers on media outlets, podcasts, and publications, such as:

My Education and Certifications

  • Certified Gentle Sleep Coach® by The Gentle Sleep Coach Program. This is the most extensive professional sleep coach training and certification program available. The program scope involves case supervision, an exam, and over 90+ hours of training with a faculty panel that includes two medical doctors, a psychologist, a lactation counselor, postpartum doulas, and a family therapist.

  • Graduate of Working with Children 6-10 years of age Masterclass

  • Bachelor’s degree in Psychology from Boston University

  • Master’s degree in Rehabilitation Counseling from California State University

  • Graduate of The Infant Mental Health and Development Foundation Program from The Wonder Weeks Academy

  • Member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants

  • Postpartum Depression training Dr. Shoshana Bennett, leading specialist on Postpartum Depression

  • Medical Conditions and Sleep Apnea in Children training led by Dr. Lewis Kass, Director of Children’s Sleep Center

  • GERD and Sleep training led by Dr. Anthony Loizides, pediatric gastroenterologist

  • Biology of Attachment Security training led by Lorie Walton, Certified Theraplay Practitioner

  • Breastfeeding and Sleep led by Professor Helen Ball

Imagine What a Good Night’s Rest Could Do for Your Child and Your Family…

You read this far for a reason. You want to know if I can collaborate with you to develop a plan that works for your family. I’m glad you’re here.

By now, you’ve seen I have the education, expertise, and experience to make that possible. Take the first step by scheduling a Sweet Dreams Strategy & Screening Call.

This a no-judgment, compassionate conversation where we will:

  • Start identifying the Sleep Stealers that are disrupting your child’s rest.

  • See where Sleep Stress is affecting your child and your family.

  • What truly restful sleep can mean for your child and your family. I call these your Sweet Dreams.