Kari Gray
Pediatric Sleep Consultant
Ottawa, Oh.
Kari Gray is a Certified Pediatric Sleep Consultant with Sleep Wise Consulting, bringing over five years of experience to the team. She is a mom of two and lives in rural Northwest Ohio, where her family enjoys all four seasons—sometimes all in one day. Kari brings both professional expertise and real-life motherhood experience into her work, meeting families with understanding, warmth, and encouragement.
Kari’s Experience
Kari has been a nurse for over 15 years and currently works part-time in a school, a role she is incredibly grateful for as it allows her more time at home while her children, Maverick and Hazel, are growing up. Today, she specializes in supporting newborns and infants, navigating nap transitions, and helping families work through overnight wakings in a gentle, responsive way. Kari believes sleep support should never feel rigid, judgmental, or one-size-fits-all. Every child is unique, and every family deserves a plan that feels realistic, supportive, and aligned with their values. Her approach is rooted in kindness, education, and encouragement, with a focus on helping parents feel confident, informed, and empowered.
"I was optimistic about sleep training based on experiences that my other friends had with Sleep Wise. Still, I did not anticipate the phenomenal results that I got. A routine schedule, consolidated naps, and a full night’s sleep restored my family’s health, made us more attentive to our child’s needs, and gave us back time together to continue our happy marriage!"
Ariana, parent of a 3 month old
Kari’s Sleep Story
Like so many parents, my journey into sleep consulting began at home. My first child, Maverick, struggled with sleep, and I remember feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do. I truly thought I knew it all—and I quickly learned how wrong I was. I tried everything, searched endlessly for answers, and wished I had someone to guide me with kindness and confidence. I waited three years to reach out to Sleep Wise for help, and I never recommend waiting that long.
By the time my second child came along, I knew better. I had the tools, the knowledge, and a deep understanding of how powerful healthy sleep can be for the entire family. That experience changed everything for me and ultimately led me to help other families find the same rest and confidence.
You don’t have to do this alone. I’m here to help every family get the rest they deserve.
Get Started with Kari
Book a free 20-minute evaluation to start crafting your custom sleep solution.
Kari at a Glance
Location/Time Zone
Ottawa, OH / EST
ON MY NIGHTSTAND
nothing
Credential(s)
RN, BSN, CSWC
Specialties
newborns and infants
my style
kind, empathetic, and supportive
Sleep Philosophy
I help good parents become confident parents by helping teach their infants and toddlers to sleep independently.
Free Guide!
Katie’s Top 5 Sleep Training Tips
We love parents (and free gifts!). Download this Free Guide to learn Sleep Wise Founder Katie Pitts’s five most important sleep training tips based on Sleep Wise’s experience helping thousands of families get back to sleep.