Deborah Sleeman has been working with new and expectant parents since 2003. She believes that parenting is important work, worthy of thought and effort and she is committed to supporting each parent on their unique journey. She founded Parent Garden in 2009 to better serve local parents. In 2012 she will continue building her Parent Coaching practice, offering courses such as Bringing Baby Home and speaking on topics of interest to parents, such as Love and Attachment, Play and Learning,  and TV and Media.

Deborah is a PCI Certified Parent Coach^® and Certified Gottman Educator. She holds ICCE and Lactation Educator credentials as well as an MA in French. She has led PEPS Newborn groups and currently teaches Birth and Parenting Education at a local Hospital. She lives in Redmond with her husband and two sons.