Training you to lead families toward better sleep.

Online sleep consultant certification courses for postpartum, baby and toddler care.

Feeling stuck and want a fulfilling career, flexible enough to be at home with your kids?

At The Cradle Coach Academy, we know how it feels to be in survival mode at home or at work with your kids in mind, while feeling you were made to do more. That’s precisely why we exist.

You might have had a positive experience with sleep training that ultimately changed your life. Or maybe you had the world’s best newborn care specialist that allowed you to thrive during your child’s first few weeks of life. That experience sparks something in us mothers. We feel like we’ve been handed this secret we have to share with as many tired families as we can…because it’s THAT life changing.

This passion is what motivates you. It’s the secret sauce that creates a vibrant and fulfilling career and ultimately what pushes you to finally take the leap and help others.

So what are you waiting for?

Approved By:

the coach

I’m Melissa. Founder and Lead Sleep Instructor.

I am a family-first mama, goal-oriented entrepreneur, to-do list extraordinaire, avid dreamer and unshakeable optimist. I am passionate about training and educating women who have a deep desire to give families the gift of sleep, or to touch the life of a new mother by walking alongside her.

With over fifteen years experience in the world of sleep, children, and business, I’ve had the privilege as a certified maternity, baby and toddler sleep consultant to help families all over the world, give their children the sleep they need.

I can’t wait to give you the complete roadmap and training so you too can offer that same gift to tired families around the world.

What's Included

This program is designed to give you the knowledge and training you need as a pediatric sleep consultant and get your business off the ground – in the shortest amount of time.

Self-Paced Courses Taught By Experienced Experts

Online class content is taught by the most experienced instructors in their field, divided by topic, and each module contains video instruction, quizzes, homework assignments, and downloadable resources.

Scientific Knowledge with Hands On Training

With over 200 hours of online, self-paced content, mentorship, and volunteer hands-on-experience, our certification gives you the in-depth scientific knowledge and training you need to work with families with children 0-5 years old.

Live Support & Continued Education

Not only will you be guided throughout the program with a live instructor but you have access into our monthly expert workshops, ask questions and gain feedback from others in our private Facebook group, receive free continued education courses, and so much more.

From the legal documents, to the contracts, or wording on your website, we give you everything you need! No wasting time on things that don’t matter, just simple, doable steps that actually work to get clients.

Courses offered —

Pediatric Sleep Consultant Course

A pediatric sleep consultant is an expert in healthy sleep habits and techniques and guides parents in establishing a sleep plan customized to the personality and temperament of their child. A sleep consultant can also help parents resolve any issues that may be interfering with sleep and affecting the child’s well-being.

now enrolling!

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Courses offered —

Newborn Care Specialist Certification Course

A newborn care specialist (NCS) focuses on all aspects of infant care in the first 3-4 months, offering physical care to newborns, advice on newborn development, and help in establishing daily routines. A NCS also receives specialized training in implementing healthy sleep habits for newborns, breastfeeding support, postpartum care, and multiples and preemie care.

now enrolling!

02/03

FOR Sleep Consultants —

Foster + Adoption Sleep Consultant Course

Many families who have adopted or foster children, deal with sleep issues regularly. Our six module course provides a comprehensive assessment of the child’s history, difficulties, needs and protective factors in order to understand a full scope of the child’s sleep factors. We consider information from various sources along with the child’s behavior in different settings, such as their home, school, and among their peers, to form a detailed plan to help give this child the best sleep possible within the family dynamic.

now enrolling!

03/03

now offering

what people are saying

“There is a reason you are here.”

Starting a business can be terrifying and there are so many reasons to give up. There is a reason you are here, and you have the power to make your dreams come true. Put in the work and do not let anyone get in your way.

Cara Walker

“Melissa and Brittany were a huge in helping me get back to the basics with my client process.”

They helped me reevaluate what I enjoyed about sleep coaching and really figure out a process that was going to work for me.

Alyssa Hempel

No Holding Back

You have the passion + desire to help families who are struggling with their child’s sleep, but still have some uncertainty about starting your own business, finding clients + marketing yourself. This is a normal feeling that many of our students have felt. Don’t let that stop you – we will walk alongside you every step of the way!

OUR BUSINESS PLAN GUIDE INCLUDES:

Determining your business name, branding, services, and pricing
Defining your “why” + goal setting
Tools for website development
Practical applications for gaining clients, using social media, and marketing
All the contracts, legal documents, and templates to launch your business

on YouTube

Rock the Cradle

Giving you the tips and tricks to help you become a successful business owner.

Our team of certified sleep experts provides support for newborns to 5-year-olds. We will support you through the journey toward better sleep! We have made it our mission to find the perfect sleep training method that suits your child’s personality and temperament. We also strive to stay in line with your parenting philosophies. Come listen in to some of the sleep tips and tricks you need to give your child the sleep they need.

Training you to lead families toward better sleep.

Feeling stuck and want a fulfilling career, flexible enough to be at home with your kids?

the coach

I’m Melissa. Founder and Lead Sleep Instructor.

What's Included

Self-Paced Courses Taught By Experienced Experts

Scientific Knowledge with Hands On Training