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To ensure you are a top-of-the-notch Consultant with the highest level of education in the field, our Instructors include:

Pediatric Sleep Consultant with 10+ years of experience in the field, Pediatric Neurologist (MD) & Pediatric Sleep Specialist, Lactation Consultant, Registered Nurse (NICU specialty), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, General Practice Medical Doctor, Health and Wellness Coach, Behavioral Therapist

Section One: Best In Class Sleep Education

Instructor Details

module 1: The Role of a sleep consultant

The Details

module 1: The Role of a sleep consultant

The Details

  • How We Got Started
  • The Role of a Cradle Coach Academy Certified Sleep Consultant
  • What is “Sleep Training”?
  • Is Sleep Training Always Necessary?
  • What Ages Do We Help? (Newborn to 7 years)
  • Controversies in the Sleep Industry

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

module 2: Sleep Science & Foundations

module 1: The Role of a sleep consultant

module 2:Most commonly used sleep techniques

module 1: The Role of a sleep consultant

The Details

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Instructor: Marli Klaus, Melissa Perry
In this module, you will learn what sleep training is, if it is always necessary and about controversies within the sleep consulting world.


Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Instructors: Marli Klaus and Dr. Sujay Kansagra
In module 2, you will learn about the science of sleep, establishing routines and a healthy sleep foundation, creating the perfect sleep environment, meeting children's emotional needs, and much more. Dr. Kansagra talks through the research behind sleep training safety and outcomes.

module 2:Most commonly used sleep techniques

module 2:Most commonly used sleep techniques

  • Leaders in the Sleep Industry
  • Understanding the Most Common Approaches and Techniques
  • Pick Up/Put Down
  • The Sleep Lady Sleep Shuffle
  • The Gentle 3 Minute Drill
  • The Controlled Crying
  • Full Cry It Out 
  • Shush-Pat
  • Personalities and Parenting Philosophies and When to Use Which Approach

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

module 3: Healthy sleep foundations

module 3:
Healthy sleep foundations

  • The Science Behind Sleep
  • The Stages of Sleep
  • Signs of an Overtired Baby
  • Establishing Routine and a Healthy Sleep Foundation
  • Nutrition
  • Perfect Sleep Environment
  • The Bedtime Routine
  • Morning Wake-Up
  • Emotionally Filling Your Child’s Needs

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

module 3: Temperament & Sleep Techniques

module 4: the breastfeeding relationship

module 3: Healthy sleep foundations

module 4: the breastfeeding relationship

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Instructor: Marli Klaus, Melissa Perry
In module 3, you will learn about the current leaders in the Sleep Industry, the most common philosophies, detailed explanations of a wide variety of methods and techniques for sleep training and how to identify which method is ideal for each family based on temperament and parenting philosophies.

In module 4, we will cover the breastfeeding relationship in detail, including what to expect in the first year, cluster feeding, dream feeding, introducing solids and the sleep consultant's role in the breastfeeding relationship.

module 5: the newborn sleep guide

Module 6: infant and toddler nutrition

module 5: the newborn sleep guide

Module 6: infant and toddler nutrition

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

In module 5, you will learn all about newborn sleep; what to expect in the first 4 months of life, establishing healthy sleep foundations in these early months, the 4 month sleep regression, swaddles and pacifiers, and so much more!

In module 6, you will learn about gut health for babies, everything from nursing/bottle feeding through first solid foods, mom's nutrition while nursing, foods to avoid that can impact sleep, and more!

module 4: the breastfeeding relationship

module 4: the breastfeeding relationship

  • How Breast and Bottle Feeding Affect Sleep
  • Breast vs. Bottle Feeding
  • Benefits of Breastfeeding for Mother and Child
  • The First Year: Typical Amounts and Patterns
  • Cluster Feeding
  • Dream Feeding
  • Introducing Solids
  • The Wonder Weeks
  • How Skin-to-Skin Affects Breastfeeding
  • How to Calculate Average Milk Consumption
  • Key Differences Between Breast & Bottle Fed Babies
  • The Sleep Consultant’s Role in a Breastfeeding Relationship

module 5: the newborn sleep guide

module 5: the newborn sleep guide

  • The First 4 Months of Life
  • TCC's Newborn Sleep Survival Guide Baby’s Sleep: What is to be Expected?
  • Night and Day Confusion
  • The Art of the Swaddle
  • All About the Pacifier
  • Babies Love White Noise
  • Where Should Your Newborn Sleep?
  • Establishing a Sleep Routine for Your Newborn Short Naps and How to Help
  • Common Newborn Sleep Mistakes
  • The First Major Sleep Regression
  • Mother/Baby Relationship
  • Breastfeeding
  • Postpartum Depression
  • Grief/Loss
  • Adoption
  • Colic/Reflux
  • Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
  • Sleep Apnea
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Swaddling

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Module 6: infant and toddler nutrition

Module 6: infant and toddler nutrition

  • Gut Health for Baby
  • Nursing to First Food: Infant Nutrition
  • Mom’s Nutrition While Nursing
  • Toddler Nutrition
  • Nutrient Dense Meals and Snacks
  • Foods to Avoid and Add
  • Specific Foods for Sleep

module 7: most common sleep problems & how to handle

module 7: most common sleep problems & how to handle

  • Weaning from Nighttime Feedings & How to Know It is the Right Time
  • Common Sleep Problems and How to Deal with Them
  • Sleep Regressions/Developmental Leaps
  • 4 months, 6 months, 8-9 months , 12 months,, 18 months, 2 years
  • Sickness
  • Teething
  • Rocking to Sleep
  • Pacifiers
  • Bottle or Nurse to Fall Asleep
  • Transition Out of Pack 'n Play, Rock 'n Play, Co-Sleeping, or a Swing

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

module 7: most common sleep problems & how to handle

module 8: All about naps

module 7: most common sleep problems & how to handle

module 8: All about naps

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

In module 7, we will address common sleep problems including weaning nighttime feeds (when and how!), sleep regressions, illness & teething, pacifiers, sleep associations and more!

In module 8, we will dive into the sometimes challenging topic of baby and toddler naps, including daytime wake windows, wake windows vs. set schedules, nap transitions and more.

module 8: All about naps

module 8: All about naps

  • All About Naps: 4 months to 4 years
  • Daytime Wake Windows
  • Wake Windows vs. Set Schedules
  • Transitions and When They Occur
  • Signs Baby is Ready to Transition

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Module 9: All about toddlers

module 9: All about Toddlers

  • Four Key Elements of Toddlers
  • Communication
  • Nutrition
  • Emotional Well-Being
  • Consistency
  • What to Do When a Toddler Climbs Out
  • Transitioning from Crib to Toddler Bed
  • Night Terrors vs Nightmares
  • Nighttime Fear
  • Vomiting
  • All About Toddler Naps

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Module 9: All about toddlers

Module 10: Emotional Well-being in toddlers

Module 9: All about toddlers

Module 10: Emotional Well-being in toddlers

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

Coursework to be submitted for feedback

In module 9, the focus is on toddlers and the four key elements to be aware of when working with toddler families, what to do when a toddler climbs out of a crib, how to transition to a toddler bed, night terrors, nightmares and more!

In module 10, we will cover toddler emotional development, bucket-fillers and red flags so you feel confident supporting families with children in this age range and ensuring their emotional needs are met throughout the process.

Module 10: Emotional Well-being in toddlers

Module 10: Emotional Well-being in toddlers

  • The First Three Years: Big Picture
  • Development, Bucket-Fillers and Red Flags
  • 0-6 Months
  • 6-12 Months
  • 12-18 Months
  • 18-36 Months
  • 36-38 Months

Coursework to be submitted for feedback

module 10(B): Supporting 2-7 year-old clients

Module 11: Medical sleep complications and Other Sleep scenarios such as Multiples and prematurity

module 10(B): Supporting 2-7 year-old clients

Module 11: Multiples, Twins and Medical Sleep complications

Coursework to be submitted for feedback

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

In module 10(b), we go into even more detail regarding the difference between supporting an infant family and a toddler family so you can feel confident and ready to support children all the way up to age 7 years or beyond. Gain confidence in handling tantrums, setting and holding boundaries, early morning wakings and so much more.

In module 11, we will dive into everything you need to know about handling other sleep scenarios you may face, such as multiples, room sharing, adopted children and more. We also share a Medical Discussion featuring Uma from Little Pumpkin Sleep (Medical Doctor) and Katy from Well Rested Wee Ones (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner).

module 10(B): Supporting 2-7 year-old clients

module 10(B): Supporting 2-7 year-old clients

  • The Prep Work
  • Prep Plan Components
  • Connecting with the Child
  • Family Meeting
  • Tantrums
  • What is a Tantrum?
  • Why Do They Occur?
  • The Process of a Tantrum
  • Calm Down Techniques
  • Boundary Holding
  • Early Morning Wakings
  • Naps & Quiet Time
  • Using Incentives

Coursework to be submitted for feedback

Module 11: Multiples, Twins and Medical Sleep complications

Module 11: Multiples, Twins and Medical Sleep complications

  • Twins
  • New Baby/Siblings
  • Room Sharing
  • Adopted Children
  • Managing Early Morning Wake-Ups 
  • Travel
  • The Benefits of Sleep
  • Medical Discussion with Uma from Little Pumpkin Sleep (Medical Doctor) and Katy from Well Rested Wee Ones (Pediatric Nurse Practitioner)

Coursework to be submitted for feedback + topic quiz

module 12: case studies

module 12: case studies

  • Case Studies covering everything in section 1
  • Component 1 Final Project

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

Section Two: The Client Process

module 1: The client Process

module 1: The client Process

  • The Client Process Roadmap
  • Receive an Inquiry
  • Potential Action Steps
  • New Client Action Steps
  • Client Red Flags

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

module 1: The client Process

Module 2: gathering information & finding the root cause

module 1: The client Process

Module 2: gathering information & finding the root cause

  • The Client Process Roadmap
  • Receive an Inquiry
  • Potential Action Steps
  • New Client Action Steps
  • Client Red Flags

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

  • Client Intake Forms (Google form templates provided)
  • Infants (0-18 Months)
  • Toddlers (18 Months - 4 Years)
  • Preschool + (4 Years - 7 Years)
  • Gathering Information
  • Medical Information
  • Pediatrician Approval
  • The Root Issue
  • Personality and Philosophy

Module 2: gathering information & finding the root cause

Module 2: gathering information & finding the root cause

  • Client Intake Forms
  • Infants (0-18 Months)
  • Toddlers (18 Months - 4 Years)
  • Gathering Information
  • Medical Information
  • Pediatrician Approval
  • The Root Issue
  • Personality and Philosophy

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

module 3: building sleep plans

module 3: building sleep plans

  • Building the Sleep Plan
  • Stating the Sleep Habits and Problems
  • Stating the Goals
  • Parents Goals and Sleep Consultant Goals
  • Expectations for the Child
  • The Plan
  • Simple Phases
  • Stating How You'll Communicate
  • Sleep Plan Walkthrough

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

module 3: building sleep plans

module 4: Presenting sleep plans

module 3: building sleep plans

module 4: Presenting sleep plans

module 3: building sleep plans

module 4: Presenting sleep plans

  • Building the Sleep Plan
  • Stating the Sleep Habits and Problems
  • Stating the Goals
  • Parents Goals and Sleep Consultant Goals
  • Expectations for the Child
  • The Plan
  • Simple Phases
  • Stating How You'll Communicate
  • Sleep Plan Walkthrough

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

  • Presenting the Personalized Sleep Plan
  • Explaining the Follow-Up Support Process
  • Empowering Clients

module 4: Presenting sleep plans

module 4: Presenting sleep plans

  • Presenting the Personalized Sleep Plan
  • Explaining the Follow-Up Support Process
  • Empowering Clients

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

module 5: follow-up support and setting boundaries

module 6: adding delight to the client experience

module 5: follow-up support and setting boundaries

module 6: adding delight to the client experience

  • Follow-up Support
  • Boundaries in Your Business
  • Responding to Issues
  • Refunds, Policies, and Protection

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

  • Keeping Organized
  • Online Systems
  • Personal Systems
  • Apps
  • Adding Delight
  • Commonly Asked Questions About Volunteer Experience
  • Finding Volunteers + 1:1 Mentorship Throughout the Volunteer Process
  • Final Project Section 2

module 5: follow-up support and setting boundaries

module 5: follow-up support and setting boundaries

  • Follow-up Support
  • Boundaries in Your Business
  • Responding to Issues
  • Refunds, Policies, and Protection

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

module 6: adding delight to the client experience

module 6: adding delight to the client experience

  • Keeping Organized
  • Online Systems
  • Personal Systems
  • Apps
  • Adding Delight
  • Commonly Asked Questions About Volunteer Experience
  • Finding Volunteers + 1:1 Mentorship Throughout the Volunteer Process
  • Final Project Section 2

Coursework to be submitted for feedback 

Section Three: The Business Accelerator

You're Certified - Now Let's Launch and Grow Your Biz!

COmponent 1: Let's get the basics

COmponent 1: Let's get the basics

  • Module One: The Heart Work and Laying the Foundation
  • Module Two: The Nitty Gritty and Logistics
  • Module Three: Getting Your Business Started on Any Budget
  • Module Four: Create Your Digital Assets (Logo, Cover Photos and More-Detailed Walk-Through of Canva + Templates)
  • Module Five: Website, Domain, and Email

Phase 1: BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS — “I’m Official”

PHASE 2: VISIBILITY & ATTRACTION — “I’m Seen”

Phase 1: BUSINESS FOUNDATIONS — “I’m Official”

PHASE 2: VISIBILITY & ATTRACTION — “I’m Seen”

  • Module 1: Know Your "Why" & Your Way
  • Module 2: Get Specific With Your Goals
  • Module 3: Know Your Niche + "Who"
  • Module 4: Name Your Business
  • Module 5: Your Brand Basics
  • Module 6: Digital Setup (Your Biz, Live Online)
  • Module 7: Get Legal
  • Module 8: Money Moves – Business Financial Foundations
  • Module 9: Build Your Website (with Showit template)

  • Module 1: Visibility Strategy Overview
  • Module 2: Social Strategy Foundations
  • Module 3: Strategic Partnerships
  • Module 4: Client Referrals Made Easy
  • Module 5: Building an Email List
  • Bonus: Using AI to 10x Content Creation

COmponent 2: market your business

COmponent 2: market your business

  • Module One: What is the Difference Between Sales and MArketing?
  • Module Two: Types of Buyers - The Turtle and the Hare, Low/Mid/High Intent
  • Module Three: What is Relational-Based Marketing?
  • Module Four: Social Media
  • Module Five: Strategic Partners
  • Module Six: Client Referrals
  • Module Seven: Other Non-Relational Based Marketing Strategies

COmponent 3: Selling

COmponent 3: Selling

  • Module One: Sales Pep Talk
  • Module Two: Sales in the DMs
  • Module Three: Sales Calls
  • Module Four: The Fortune is in the Follow-Up

PHASE 3: SALES SYSTEMS — “I’m Selling”

PHASE 4: CLIENT DELIVERY — “I’m Delivering Like a Pro”

PHASE 3: SALES SYSTEMS — “I’m Selling”

PHASE 4: CLIENT DELIVERY — “I’m Delivering Like a Pro”

  • Module 1: Sales Introductions & Pep Talk
  • Module 2: Selling in Direct Messages
  • Module 3: Sales Calls
  • Module 4: Objection Handling
  • Module 5: The Fortune is in the Follow Up

  • Module 1: Set the Tone Before They Hire You
  • Module 2: Onboarding That Builds Trust
  • Module 3: Delivering with Clarity + Confidence
  • Module 4: Ending Strong + Referral Ready
  • Bonus: Setting Up Dubsado
  • Creating Forms
  • Created Canned Emails & Automating Emails
  • Create Your Packages & Proposals
  • Set-Up Automations & Workflows

COmponent 4: social media deep dive

COmponent 4: social media deep dive

  • Module One: Choosing a Platform
  • Module Two: Optimizing Your Profile & Bio
  • Module Three: Messaging 
  • Module Four: Creating Reels
  • Module Five: Selling in Stories

Bonus!

PHASE 5: SCALE PREP — “I’m Ready to Grow”

COmponent 1: Prep for an influx of leads

COmponent 1: Prep for an influx of leads

  • Module One: Create Your Strategic Freebie (template included)
  • Module Two: Drive Traffic to Freebie (paid vs. organic)
  • Module Three: Setup Email Workflows (email templates included)

Part 1: Scale Prep

Part 2: Scaling with inexpensive Meta Ads

Part 1: Scale Prep

Part 2: Scaling with inexpensive Meta Ads

  • Module 1: Identifying + Creating the Right Digital Product
  • Module 2: Selling Digital Products Organically
  • Module 3: Building Affiliate Income

  • Module One: Create Ad Account
  • Module Two: Types of Facebook & Instagram Ads
  • Module Three: Add tracking to your website (Invisible Lead List)
  • Module Four: Create Your Ad Audience
  • Module Five: Creatives and Choosing Winner
  • Module Six: Creating Traffic Ads (templates included)
  • Module Seven: Create Lead Ads (templates included)
  • Module Eight: Create Retargeting Ads
  • Module Nine: Checking Ads for Effectiveness/Making Tweaks

COmponent 2: call in your people

COmponent 2: call in your people

  • Module One: Create Ad Account
  • Module Two: Types of Facebook & Instagram Ads
  • Module Three: Add tracking to your website (Invisible Lead List)
  • Module Four: Create Your Ad Audience
  • Module Five: Creatives and Choosing Winner
  • Module Six: Creating Traffic Ads (templates included)
  • Module Seven: Create Lead Ads (templates included)
  • Module Eight: Create Retargeting Ads
  • Module Nine: Checking Ads for Effectiveness/Making Tweaks

Bonus!

$3k in 10 Days: Live Webinar Strategy

Webinar strategy

Webinar strategy

  • Webinar Template
  • Webinar Walk-Through: What to Include, What Not to Include
  • Live Webinar Ad Strategy
  • Selling After Webinar
  • Email Templates

Marli Klaus

After 12+ years in corporate leadership and HR, Marli discovered sleep consulting and scaled her business so quickly she replaced her $150K salary in just 7 months. Now, as Owner and Lead Mentor of The Cradle Coach Academy, she trains and mentors TCCA students to achieve their desired freedom and success.

Melissa Perry

Melissa is the founder of The Cradle Coach Academy. She is a certified maternity, baby and toddler sleep consultant and owner of The Cradle Coach. She has also received her certification as a Happiest Baby on the Block educator and a certified Newborn Care Advanced Specialist from the Newborn Care Training Academy.

Lead Sleep Instructors

Specialist Faculty & Guest Experts

Dr. Sujay Kansagra

Professor of Pediatrics and Child Neurology at Duke University and Director of the Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program. Dr. Kansagra co-leads Module 2: Sleep Science, bringing his clinical expertise and research to the foundations of the curriculum. He also teaches a dedicated workshop on Sleep Training Safety and the Research Behind It as part of our continuing education.

Caley Kukla, M.Ed.

Bachelor’s in Special Education, Master’s in Early Childhood Education. Over a decade of experience in early intervention, therapy, and preschool teaching—Caley leads our modules on child development and behavior, with a focus on brain science and Attachment Theory.

Kerri D’Amico, RN, IBCLC

With nearly two decades of hands-on hospital experience in neonatal and postpartum care, along with certified lactation expertise since 2016, Kerri shapes our infant care and feeding curriculum as the Assistant Clinical Manager at Jupiter Medical Center.

Jessica Royston, Holistic Health Coach

Certified through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition and the American Association of Drugless Practitioners. Jessica brings her own journey as a mom of two to guide modules on postpartum wellness, maternal self-care, and the mind-body connection in newborn care.

Karen Winter, 2-7 year old Sleep Guru

Specializing in toddlers and preschoolers (ages 2–7), Karen brings over 20 years of experience working with children—as a 4K teacher, nanny, autism line therapist, and in-home daycare provider. Karen teaches Module 10B: Serving 2-7 year old children and serves as a student mentor for this age group.

Rachel Fiorello, Pediatric Sleep Consultant

Rachel has been a Sleep Consultant at The Cradle Coach for over 10 years, serving thousands of families in their journey to better sleep. Rachel specializes in children newborn to 4 years of age and brings a wealth of knowledge to her role as a student mentor.

Katy Bourzikas, MSN, APRN, CPNP, CLC

Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner, Lactation Counselor, TCCA grad, and Sleep Consultant behind Well Rested Wee Ones. Katy brings pediatric nursing expertise and sleep-training savvy to your program, leading the Medical Concerns & Sleep Training module.

Dr. Uma Khusnutdinova, MD, IBCLC

Founder of Little Pumpkin Sleep Solutions, Uma blends her medical training (MD), lactation expertise (Certified Breastfeeding Specialist), and sleep certification to lead our IMedical Concerns & Sleep Training module with a holistic, personalized approach.

Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett, MD, Pediatric Respirologist & Sleep Medicine Physician

A McMaster Children’s Hospital sleep expert with dual Board certifications in Pediatrics and Respirology. She delivers two medical workshops—covering Snoring in Children and Recognizing Pediatric Sleep Apnea.

Our faculty list doesn’t stop here. Since 2018, we’ve hosted monthly expert workshops, bringing in leading voices from medicine, child development, lactation, psychology, and beyond. What you see above is just a sampling of the specialists shaping our certification program—our full library includes dozens of additional trainings designed to keep you current and confident.

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Why choose The Cradle coach academy over other programs?

Questions

Why choose The Cradle coach academy over other programs?

Questions

Before going into all of the details, here are a few quick facts about us and our graduates:
  • The Cradle Coach Academy was founded in 2018
  • We are an approved program by both the International Association of Professional Sleep Consultants and the International Institute of Complementary Therapists
  • We have trained and certified over 500 Sleep Consultants 
  • We have trained numerous consultants from Taking Cara Babies as Cara Dumaplin refers her consultants to us for training
  • We have certified some of the most successful Sleep Consultant company owners in the field, including Katy from Well Rested Wee Ones, Jori from The Crib Coach and Cara from Well Rested Mama
  • We are endorsed by Becca at Little Z's
Our Philosophy: While most programs educate on a specific method, at The Cradle Coach Academy we understand that every family and child are unique, so their sleep training methods should be too! Since we take a personalized approach to training, you will be educated on multiple approaches so you can guide your future clients to the method that they are comfortable with, and that suits their child’s personality and temperament!

Our Program: The Cradle Coach Academy has made Sleep Consultant Certification possible wherever you are and no matter your workload. Our program is entirely online, making it possible for you to study from any part of the world, and is completely self-paced! While most students finish in about 3 months, you can make that time fly by quicker, or even slow it down if you need it. The choice is YOURS!

Our Community: Upon graduation, The Cradle Coach Academy course helps you launch into a business that is 100% fully your own or gives your the proper information on how to get hired as a sleep consultant for an existing company! Either way, this doesn’t mean you’re alone in doing so. TCCA is a community of vibrant, goal-oriented, encouraging women that you will be part of for as long as you'd like! We have Q+A’s constantly being shared within our private Facebook community, special workshops and retreats for TCCA grads, and peer-to-peer mentorship that you will always have access to. We want all of our graduates to reach the heights of success. We’ll do whatever we can to help guide you there! And all of this is included in your initial tuition payment.

How long do I get access?

How long do I get access?

You get access to our program, all future updates, 2x monthly Q&A calls, community and continuing education for life. As soon as you enroll, you will get access to log in and start learning, and to join our community! We are there to support you every step of the way, from your first day inside the program, to your 10th year in business and beyond.

What can i expect to earn as a sleep consultant?

WHAT CAN I EXPECT TO EARN AS A SLEEP CONSULTANT?

Pediatric Sleep Consultants earn anywhere from $60-$150/hour and can easily make between $30,000-$150,000 + per year. How much you earn in this profession depends solely on how much work you put into it and how many clients you take on. If you are starting your own practice, you will have the freedom to create your own competitive pricing and set your own hours.

will I be a part of the cradle coach team when I graduate?

WILL I BE A PART OF THE CRADLE COACH TEAM WHEN I GRADUATE?

Not necessarily. The Cradle Coach Academy will provide you with your sleep consultant certification upon completion of the program, allowing you to practice on your own or for another sleep agency. If you want to be part of The Cradle Coach team, you will need to apply after graduating the program, if there is an opening. Keep in mind, we don’t hire consultants unless they have graduated from our program, so once there is an opening on our team, we will only consider our graduates!

Can anyone living outside the U.S. take the certification course TCCA provides?

CAN ANYONE LIVING OUTSIDE THE U.S. TAKE THE CERTIFICATION COURSE TCCA PROVIDES?

Yes!!! We’re an approved for training program from the International Institute of Complementary Therapists and we have students from all across the world. TCCA Sleep Certification program is also approved by the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants who has members across the globe. Visit our Graduate page to see where our graduates currently reside! Don't see anyone from your country yet? Amazing! You get to be the first, which is an incredible opportunity!

WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED IN THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?

WHAT TOPICS WILL BE COVERED IN THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?

COMPONENT ONE:
module one: the role of a sleep consultant
module two: sleep techniques most commonly used
module three: healthy sleep foundations
module four: the breastfeeding relationship – lactation consultant
module five: the newborn guide 0-6 months
module six: the importance of infant and toddler nutrition
module seven: common sleep problems that occur and how to handle them
module eight: all about naps
module ten: all about toddlers
module nine: emotional well being in toddlers
module eleven: multiples (room sharing), twins and adopted children, traveling
module twelve: case scenarios

COMPONENT TWO:
module one: the client process
module two: gathering the information and finding the root cause
module three: building your sleep plans
module four: presenting clients with their sleep plans
module five: follow-up support and setting boundaries
module six: adding delight to your client experience

COMPONENT THREE:
module one: the heart work. laying the foundation.
module two: translating the message. putting shape to your company
module three: the nitty gritty, logistics and administrative
module four: developing your website and clarifying your message
module five: social media and the roadmap to marketing
module six: how to gain clients
module seven: how to launch

HOW LONG WILL THE PROGRAM TAKE?

HOW LONG WILL THE PROGRAM TAKE?

Each module is around 1 hour long, 26 total lecture hours. The majority of the time requirements will be in your experience “practicum” hours where you are fine tuning all you are learning. With coursework the average total commitment is 200+ hours and can take anywhere from 2-5+ months depending on how much time you commit per week.

WHAT IS OUR PHILOSOPHY AND APPROACH?

WHAT IS OUR PHILOSOPHY AND APPROACH?

If we could change one thing about what we do, we would change the term “sleep training”. When people hear about sleep training, they automatically think they will be forced to let their child cry. As your sleep guide, our mission here at TCCA is to find the right method of sleep plan that suits each unique family and situation. We don’t practice with one program or one method. We educate on many methods and our goal always is for our clients to choose a method that is presented to them, that they are comfortable with, one that suits their child’s personality and temperament. We will offer our clients the guidance and support that is needed to make it through the process.

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP?

WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS TO MAINTAIN MEMBERSHIP?

Once you have graduated from The Cradle Coach Academy, the yearly requirements to continue your membership will be to take two new continuing education course, and maintain your insurance. TCCA provides continuing education for you multiple times per year at no additional cost to you. Everything is included in your initial tuition fee. 

HOW QUICKLY ARE THE GRADUATES PAYING THEMSELVES BACK tuition investment?

HOW QUICKLY ARE THE GRADUATES PAYING THEMSELVES BACK TUITION INVESTMENT?

Once you have graduated from The Cradle Coach Academy, the growth of the business is up to you. How much time, energy, and tenacity you want to see your business do is based off how much you’re willing to hustle and serve your clients well. We’ve had some graduates reimburse their full tuition payment in under 1 month and others it took 4-6 months after launching their business. For inspiration on this, listen to this podcast episode with Lexi Teska, who earned back her tuition in just over a month, and this episode with Brittany Sheehan, who earned hers' back in the first month. If they did it, so can you!

HOW CAN I ACCESS THE COURSE?

HOW CAN I ACCESS THE COURSE?

Once you purchase the course, you will immediately receive a login and password to unlock the entire program. The course is all online!

DO I HAVE TO LAUNCH A BUSINESS BEFORE I COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION?

DO I HAVE TO LAUNCH A BUSINESS BEFORE I COMPLETE THE CERTIFICATION?

Nope! Some students have waited, other students have launched, and some students have decided to use their certification to get hired at other postpartum care companies.

Molly

It was practical and evidence based. I loved the content and the organization of how the course was structured. I ask a lot of questions when learning, and the team always got back to me SO QUICKLY with answers and information and examples that made me feel fully listened to and confident in what I was learning.

The course itself was awesome!"

Cara Walker

From the facebook page with other students, to all the different speakers! It never felt like homework, but everything was so exciting to learn!

The program was so well designed!"

Well rested mama

No, you don’t need any particular degree to be accepted into our program. The prerequisites are what brought you here: a heart that wants to serve and a brain that knows this is the place for you.

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