Self-paced pediatric sleep consultant course
Become a pediatric sleep consultant through our self-paced course, taking the modules and curriculum completely at your own pace! Whether you are juggling the duties of motherhood or working another job, the self-paced course was designed to fit into your busy lifestyle!
With this option you have the freedom and flexibility to complete the course curriculum at a pace that feels comfortable to you, and you have up to one year to complete all of the requirements needed to receive your certification.
If you’re ready to dive into something new, but you aren’t sure how you are going to manage it all, we’ve made it easy for you to do both without feeling stressed over deadlines!
Are you ready for freedom and flexibility in your career while making a positive impact?
As a team of moms, we’ve all experienced sleep deprivation, and we know the negative implications that come with it. Not only does it affect your everyday life, but it also affects your family unit.
And did you know that 70% of new parents are reported to have experienced sleep deprivation in the first two years of parenting? That’s a lot of really tired parents!
As a pediatric sleep consultant, you have the ability to literally change lives, by giving families the gift of sleep. I truly meant it when I say that this is life-changing work. But not just for the families you are working with!
It can also change your life, giving you the ability to do a job you love, without sacrificing time with your own family.
Through our self-paced course we give you all of the tools to be able to confidently lead families to better sleep and build a successful business doing so!
About your instructor
Rachel is the founder of My Sweet Sleeper & Sweet Sleep Academy, a certified Pediatric & Maternity Sleep Specialist, former night nanny, and mom of seven. Rachel launched My Sweet Sleeper shortly after having her first son in 2010, once she realized how little support was offered to families struggling with sleep deprivation.
Since starting My Sweet Sleeper, Rachel has worked with thousands of families all over the world and gained the rewarding experience of helping their children sleep better. Her company has grown from offering in-home individual sleep consultations, to creating online courses and guides, and writing for major publications such as Motherly, The Bump, The Wall Street Journal, and The Huffington Post, as well as becoming a published author.
In 2019, Rachel discovered an additional passion-teaching others how to work in this field and make an impact by leading families to better sleep. That's when she decided to launch her own certification program, and pass on her 10+ years of expertise in this field to future sleep consultants through her online certification program.
In addition to her professional experience she holds a degree in interdisciplinary studies with an emphasis in human and child development from Umass Amherst. She resides just outside of Boston with her husband and children and enjoys running, cooking, and exploring new ways to manage the chaos that comes with a large family.
What will I learn?
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In this module you will learn all about what it means to work as a sleep consultant, well known experts in the field, and how we approach pediatric sleep.
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In this module we will take a deep dive into the science of pediatric sleep, covering everything from sleep cycles, circadian rhythm, sleep hormones, and more.
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The foundations of sleep cover all of the pieces of the puzzle that need to fit together in order to have healthy sleep. In this module we cover the basic elements of health and sleep such as nutrition, activity, routine, sleep environment, safety, and more
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This module takes a deep dive into developmentally appropriate awake windows and sleep schedules + how to adjust them. We also take a look at some common challenges when it comes to scheduling like short naps, early risings, and daycare schedules.
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In this module we will review the definition of sleep training, commonly used methods, and the approach that we take to common sleep challenges (night wakings, false starts, etc). In this module you will learn several unique ways to handle these challenges based on each individual child
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Module 6 takes an in depth look at common sleep challenges with toddlers and how to approach them differently in this stage. In this module you will not only learn about supporting toddlers with sleep, but also difficult behaviors, trauma, managing family dynamics, and more.
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In this module we will look at the developmental norms by stage from 0-6/7 years old. Understanding developmental progressions and milestones is the foundation for ALL of the work we do as pediatric sleep consultants. This module will prepare you with the knowledge needed to meet children exactly where they are based on their development stage and unique progression. You will also learn how to work with children who experience developmental delays in this module
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This module is one of the most exciting modules as we look at how to support families in this profession. in this module you will learn how to work with challenging parents, women experiencing ppa and ppd, how to manage and set expectations in the coaching relationship, how to effectively communicate with families, and so much more!
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Learn all about how to set up your business in this module and the basics of working with families. We will cover everything from building a website, to dealing with difficult clients, and spotting signs of post partum depression
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In this last module we take a deeper dive into the business of sleep consulting, marketing, and social media + some final thoughts to consider before taking the next step in your journey!
What’s the cost?
The total cost for the self-paced pediatric sleep consultant training program is $3100 total including all curriculum, practicum hours, and group mentorship following graduation.
You are required to take a certification renewal course every three years in order to stay active in your certification which is a weekend course and costs $250 total.
The cost can be broken up into a six or nine month payment plan, and upon acceptance, a deposit will be required to secure your spot.
Remember this is an investment in your future and MOST consultants make this back within the first six months of working in this profession!
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Step 1
Do you research about our program! (Read the website, read the reviews, and make sure it aligns with your beliefs)
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Step 2
Connect with someone from our team to answer your questions! We are happy to speak with you one-on-one via phone or email (use the contact us page)
*This step is not required, just a bonus :)
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Step 3
Register and get started on your journey to becoming a sleep consultant!
Still have questions?
Send us a message with your questions and we will reach out to you to chat further!