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