Certified pediatric sleep consultant · Algarve, Portugal

Hi, I’m Andrea.

I’m the founder of Calm Kids Sleep and a mum of two. I know firsthand how exhausting sleepless nights can be, and I help families rest again.

Andrea Cepeda at home with her two young daughters

My story

As a mum, I’ve been through the long nights, the endless rocking and the constant search for answers. Those experiences led me to become a certified pediatric sleep consultant, so I could help other families find rest, clarity and confidence again.

I am a pediatric sleep consultant certified by the Center for Pediatric Sleep Management, CPSM.

Today, I support families with calm, practical sleep guidance tailored to their child and their parenting style. I’m based in the Algarve, Portugal, and work with families across Portugal, Europe, Canada, South America and the US. Wherever you are, you can access personalised sleep support for your child.

My goal is simple: to help you move from exhaustion and uncertainty to confidence and calm.

Whether you’re navigating nursery set-up, newborn naps, night-time wakings, bedtime battles or toddler sleep regressions, I’m here to walk alongside you with practical tools, encouragement and confident guidance.

Helping your child sleep well is really about helping your whole family feel rested, connected and at ease.

My approach

Through professional training and my own journey as a parent, I’ve learned that every child and every family is unique. There is no one-size-fits-all solution, so I guide you through strategies that respect your child’s needs and your parenting values.

  • Kind

    Gentle, responsive approaches that never ask you to ignore your baby’s needs.

  • Personalised

    A sleep plan tailored to your child’s temperament, routines and your parenting style.

  • Practical

    Realistic steps that fit into your daily life and feel manageable.

  • Supportive

    Ongoing guidance, encouragement and reassurance as you make changes.

Andrea reading a story with her child

Stories for calmer evenings

I’m also the author of Before We Sleep and The Night Parade, two gentle bedtime stories inspired by my work and my own experience as a mum. I wrote them to help families slow down, connect and move calmly into sleep.

Support while you make changes

I give you a plan, and I stay with you so you feel confident and supported as your child learns to sleep better.

Your next small step

Let’s start with your family.

In a free 30-minute Discovery Call, we can talk about what is happening at home and the kind of support you’re looking for.

A conversation with Andrea

  • Free
  • 30 minutes
  • Online