Meet Cory Farr
Certified pediatric sleep consultant, founder of Dad the Sleep Coach, and dad of two girls who taught me firsthand just how life-changing better sleep can be.
I’m a fully rested (mostly) father of two wonderful, brilliant, and exhausting little girls who sleep through the night. But this was not always the case.
Our first daughter was a dream sleeper until she wasn’t. Around five months old, the dreaded sleep regression hit. Suddenly, she was waking every 20 to 30 minutes around the clock. We were exhausted, overwhelmed, and running on fumes. We knew something had to change.
After some frantic research and sleepless nights, we landed on a sleep training method that resonated with us. My wife and I committed to learning everything we could about it, built a plan, and stuck with it. We supported each other through the tears and night wakings and stayed consistent. Within just four nights, our daughter was sleeping through the night, and so were we.
We kept up those healthy sleep habits as she grew, and when baby number two came along, we were prepared. Around five months, that familiar sleep regression arrived again. This time, my wife was back at work, and I had the tools, experience, and confidence to take the lead.
We did bedtime together, but overnight I handled the check-ins, soothing, and wake-ups. I only woke my wife when it was time for a feeding, then took over again and helped our daughter get back to sleep.
And it worked. Again.
That experience changed the way I thought about sleep training. With the right plan, support, and consistency, parents can work together, and sometimes having Dad take the lead can completely change the family dynamic.
Dad the Sleep Coach grew out of that experience. Today, I help families build practical, personalized sleep plans and give parents the confidence and support they need to follow through, so the whole family can finally get the rest they need.
The Dad the Sleep Coach Philosophy
Plan right. Sleep tight.
At Dad the Sleep Coach, I believe better sleep starts with a clear plan and parents who are ready to work together. Every family is different, so there’s no single schedule, method, or approach that works for everyone. My job is to help you find an approach that fits your baby and your family, then give you the confidence and support to stick with it.
Whether Dad takes the lead, Mom takes the lead, or you tackle it together, the goal is the same: help your child build healthy, independent sleep skills while helping the whole family get the rest they need.
My approach is rooted in three core values:
Consistency. Compassion. Clarity.
Sleep training doesn’t mean letting your baby cry endlessly. It means having a clear plan, understanding how and when to respond, and giving your baby the opportunity to learn a new skill. There may be tears along the way, but you won’t be left guessing what to do next. I’ll help you understand the plan, stay consistent, and adjust when your family needs it.
Certification
Certified Pediatric Sleep Coach
I’m a certified pediatric sleep consultant through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting (IPSP), an internationally recognized training program focused on evidence-based sleep practices, child development, and family dynamics.
My training includes:
Safe sleep practices aligned with American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) guidelines
Sleep science and age-appropriate routines
Sleep training methods and responsive coaching strategies
Night weaning, regressions, and common sleep challenges
Adapting sleep strategies to each family’s needs, values, and parenting style
My certification provides the professional foundation for my work, but my approach goes beyond a textbook. I combine that training with firsthand experience as a dad and practical, personalized coaching to help families build better sleep habits that actually work in real life.