Helping families understand children’s sleep through compassionate, holistic, family-centered guidance.
Meet Emine Ekici, founder of Uyku Öğretmeni (Sleep Teacher) in Turkey and a graduate of IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program.
Known for her calm, family-centered approach, Emine has become a trusted resource for thousands of parents seeking gentle, evidence-informed guidance for infant and child sleep. Through her educational platform, she empowers families to understand sleep as a developmental process rather than a behavior to control.
From Parent to Professional
Like many parents, Emine’s journey began with her own child’s sleep challenges.
Initially believing that sleep education meant leaving babies to cry alone, everything changed after learning about a more compassionate approach to sleep. That discovery inspired her to pursue professional education and eventually led her to IPHI’s Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program, where she embraced a whole-child, whole-family perspective.
Today, she helps families understand that healthy sleep is built through connection, biology, development, and individualized support, not one-size-fits-all behavioral techniques.
Holistic Support for Families
Through Uyku Öğretmeni, Emine provides educational content and family guidance focused on:
• Infant sleep
• Toddler sleep
• Developmentally appropriate sleep expectations
• Daily routines
• Family-centered sleep support
• Gentle, holistic sleep guidance
• Parent education
Her content consistently reminds parents that every child is different and that understanding a baby’s individual needs creates lasting, healthy sleep habits.
Sharing Sleep Education with Thousands of Families
Emine has built one of Turkey’s recognizable educational platforms dedicated to infant and child sleep.
Across social media, she shares practical guidance, developmental education, age-appropriate sleep information, and compassionate support with a growing community of families seeking alternatives to traditional sleep training approaches.
Her work reflects IPHI’s philosophy that sleep should always be viewed through a holistic lens, considering physical, emotional, developmental, environmental, and family factors together.
Graduate Profile
Name:
Emine Ekici
Country:
Turkey
Professional Title:
Founder, Uyku Öğretmeni (Sleep Teacher)
IPHI Certification:
Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant
Areas of Focus:
- Infant Sleep
- Toddler Sleep
- Holistic Sleep Education
- Parent Education
- Developmentally Appropriate Sleep
- Family-Centered Sleep Support
Mission:
Helping families understand children’s sleep through compassionate education, individualized guidance, and a holistic approach that supports the wellbeing of both children and parents.
Congratulations, Emine!
Congratulations, Emine, on the incredible impact you continue to make for families throughout Turkey.
Thank you for helping parents understand children’s sleep through education, compassion, and a holistic perspective. We are proud to have you as part of the IPHI family and look forward to watching your continued success.
