Developmental Psychologist, Senior Advisor to Betteroo
Ellen Reisel is a developmental psychologist and senior advisor to Betteroo, ensuring the company’s sleep guidance is grounded in developmental science.
With decades of experience working with children, parents, and multidisciplinary care teams, Ellen brings a deep clinical and developmental lens to Betteroo’s recommendations. Her work spans early childhood assessment, parent coaching, and collaboration with speech, occupational, and behavioral specialists, giving her a complete view of how infants and toddlers grow, regulate, and sleep.
At Betteroo, Ellen reviews content and product features through the lens of normal developmental variation, helping parents understand what is age-appropriate, what is worth watching, and what calls for support. She advises on the developmental framing across the Betteroo State of Parent & Baby Sleep 2026 report.
Ellen is available for interviews on early childhood development, parent-child interaction, and the developmental science behind sleep and routines.
Areas of Focus
Early childhood development · Infant and toddler regulation · Parent-child interaction · Developmental assessment · Multidisciplinary care
Connect with Ellen
For interview requests, contact [email protected].

