Today we’d like to introduce you to Tucky Krier.
Hi Tucky, we’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
Though I may not have realized it at the time, my path to where I am today began in childhood as one of six kids. Growing up in a house full of siblings shaped my love for children early on and gave me a deep appreciation for the rhythms, chaos, and connection of family life.
I started babysitting at 14, like many young girls do, and by the time I entered college, that naturally grew into nannying. While I explored several different career paths with the hope of doing something “important” or grand, nannying was the constant — the work that paid the bills and quietly sustained me through every transition.
Over time, I began to realize that my drive to prove myself was less about ambition and more about searching for a sense of worth. It wasn’t until I took on a nanny position during the pandemic that everything came into clearer focus. In the stillness and intensity of that season, caring for yet another tiny human, I finally saw what had been in front of me all along: children weren’t the work I did while I figured things out — they were the work.
I realized that supporting children and families during the earliest, most formative years of life wasn’t flashy or prestigious, but it was deeply meaningful. It was where I felt most alive and where I learned the most about patience, presence, and what truly matters. That realization shifted my life’s orientation from chasing greatness to choosing goodness — from trying to prove I was enough to simply becoming the kindest, most grounded version of myself.
As I continued nannying, I poured myself fully into understanding what actually makes a difference for families in those early years. That curiosity is what eventually led me to sleep. I had spent years learning how to get babies to sleep — contact naps, car naps, carrier naps, stroller naps — whatever worked in the moment. Like many caregivers, I assumed exhausted parents were just part of the deal.
But the more I learned, the more I began to see that many of the things I was skilled at were actually contributing to long-term sleep struggles for families. With encouragement from my husband, who believed deeply in the value of this work, I decided to expand what I had been offering one family at a time into something that could support many families.
In 2025, I completed my training and became certified through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep & Parenting (IPSP), and I launched my private practice that summer. Becoming a pediatric sleep consultant completely reshaped my perspective — not just on sleep, but on how deeply rest impacts family life as a whole.
Helping families achieve better sleep is work I will always feel proud of. It’s meaningful, relational, and rooted in care. I’m grateful for every parent who has trusted me, and for every child I’ve had the honor of caring for over the past 14 years. They’ve taught me that what truly makes us great isn’t how impressive we appear, but how willing we are to stay curious, compassionate, and open to learning.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth or linear road — and I don’t think most meaningful paths are.
For a long time, my biggest struggle was internal. I spent years trying to figure out what I was “supposed” to do with my life, changing directions often and carrying a quiet pressure to prove that I was doing something important. That constant recalibrating was exhausting, and it took time for me to recognize that the work I kept returning to — caring for children and supporting families — was already deeply valuable.
Professionally, nannying can also be an isolating role. You’re doing incredibly intimate, impactful work, but often without much external validation or a clear sense of long-term trajectory. It took courage to trust that the skills I’d built over many years were transferable and worthy of becoming a business.
More recently, building a private practice has come with its own challenges. Learning to balance heart-led work with the realities of entrepreneurship — pricing, visibility, confidence, and patience — has been a growth process. There’s a vulnerability in putting your work into the world and trusting that the right people will find it.
That said, each challenge has helped clarify what matters most to me. The struggles refined my values, strengthened my boundaries, and taught me to move forward with humility and curiosity rather than urgency. Looking back, I wouldn’t smooth out the road even if I could — it shaped the way I show up for families now.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Tucky Krier, Sleep & Childcare Consulting?
My business is rooted in supporting families during the early years with clarity, compassion, and a very real understanding of how vulnerable that season can be — especially when sleep feels hard.
I’m a pediatric sleep consultant certified through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep & Parenting (IPSP), and I work primarily with families of babies and young toddlers. Many of the parents who find me are first-time parents or families who feel like they’ve already tried everything and still feel stuck. My role is to help them sort through the noise and find sleep solutions that actually fit their child — not a one-size-fits-all plan.
What really sets my work apart is how I show up. I’m intentionally down-to-earth and non-dogmatic. I don’t believe in rigid methods or telling parents what they “should” do. Instead, I listen closely, offer science-backed guidance, and support families in making decisions that feel right for them. My goal is never to impose my own preferences — it’s to encourage parents and help them trust themselves.
I often describe my approach as science-backed and heart-led, and that balance is really important to me. Sleep support can feel incredibly personal, and parents deserve to feel supported and respected, not judged or pressured. I try to be a steady, calm presence — the kind of person you’d want sitting at your kitchen table at 2 a.m. when everyone’s tired and the baby won’t sleep.
Brand-wise, what I’m most proud of is the trust families place in me. Many parents come into this work feeling discouraged or unsure, and seeing them leave with more confidence — not just better sleep — is what makes this work meaningful to me.
If there’s one thing I hope people take away from my brand, it’s this: support doesn’t have to feel harsh to be effective. Families don’t need perfection. They need understanding, honesty, and someone genuinely in their corner. That’s the heart of my work.
What’s next?
My plans for the future are actually quite simple. My husband and I hope to start a family someday soon and fill our home with little feet and everyday moments that matter most. I also dream of starting a garden — I thrive when I’m outside and have always loved fresh, quality food and the grounding rhythm that comes with tending something slowly.
More than anything, I’m committed to continuing to build a life that feels connected and meaningful. I want a home filled with laughter instead of labels, presence instead of perfection, and space for both the hard moments and the good ones. Staying deeply connected to the people I love — and to myself — matters more to me than any milestone or metric.
That same value carries into my work as well. As I look ahead, I hope to keep growing my practice in a way that stays aligned with those priorities — supporting families thoughtfully, doing work I’m proud of, and creating a life that feels full in the ways that truly count.
Pricing:
- Sleep Strategy Session – $125
- Full Sleep Packages – $950
Contact Info:
- Website: https://tuckychildcareconsulting.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tuckychildcareconsulting/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tucky.myhre
