PART 1: BUILD YOUR SLEEP CONSULTING FOUNDATION

Session 1: Understanding little ones and what they need to thrive (from 0 to childhood)

· Directions

· Secure Attachment and Bonding

· 7 Ways to Nurture Your Child's Attachment

· How to Support Emotional Health & Well-Being in infants & young children

· The Importance of Responsive Parenting

· The Benefits of Connection & Contact Between Mother & Child

· The Importance of Listening to Parent Intuition & Instincts

· Session 1 Review

· Session 1 Quiz

Additional Resources

· Articles based on studies

· Interview and workshop with Michelle Mintz, about attachment, connection, brain development, speech and social development

· Clips from Videos with Child Development Experts

Session 2: Sleep Science, Nature, and Rhythms

· Directions

· An Interview with Madalina Brencus on "The Benefits of Healthy Sleep"

· Pediatric Sleep Neuroscience

· Circadian Rhythm

· Hormones & Sleep

· Introduction to Sleep Cycles, Wake Windows, Sleep Cues, & Schedules

· Average Wake Windows by Age

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Articles based on studies

Session 3: A Deep Dive into Temperament

· Directions

· Interview with Amy Webb on "Fine-Tuning Your Relationship by Tuning into Temperament"

· Temperament: The Differences Between Children, & How this Affects Sleep

· What You Should Know About Spirited, Sensitive & High Needs Infants/Children

· Sleep Temperaments

· Temperament Test-Infants by Tracy Hogg (PDF)

· Temperament Test-Toddlers by Tracy Hogg (PDF)

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Articles & videos

· Insightful files on challenging temperaments with sleep tips

· Interview with Amy Webb: "Raising Challenging Children"

· Interviews with Jennifer W. & Amanda S., mothers of highly sensitive & spirited children

Session 4: Health Challenges & Sleep Disorders

· Directions

· Introduction to Common Health Struggles for Infants, Toddlers, and Children

· Regressions, Sleep Disorders, & more

· Recognizing the Signs of Mental Leaps, Teething & More

· Teething & Mental Leap Relief- Natural Remedies (PDF with recommendations)

· Interview with Patricia McConnell, “Recognizing Sleep Disorders & Insight on Underlying Causes”

· Sleep Disorder Survey (PDF) with Insight

· The Red Flags for Tongue & Lip Ties

· Signs of a Tongue Tie (PDF)

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Article: "5 Signs Your Child Might Be Sensitive"

· Articles to share with clients

· Workshop: "Handling the Messes (Navigating Sleep Regressions with Confidence) for ages 0-3"

Session 5: Creating a Sleep Plan

· Directions

· Creating a Sleep Plan

· Sample sleep Plan for an Infant

· Sample sleep plan for a 10-month old boy

· Sample sleep Plan for an 8-month old girl

· Sample sleep Plan for an 18 month old girl

· Sample Sleep Plan for a Toddler·

· Sample Sleep Plan for a Toddler & a Child

· Insight File for Clients (0-2 years)

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Video: A Discussion on Creating Sleep Plans

PART 2: HOLISTIC, BABY-CENTERED™ SLEEP SOLUTIONS

Session 6: Newborn Sleep Shaping (0-12 weeks)

· Directions

· Developmental Insight About Newborns

· Safe Sleep (Preventing SIDS & Information About Bedsharing)

· What New Moms Need from You, Their Mentor

· How to Listen to Your Mother's Intuition & Instincts

· How to Shape Sleep for Newborns who are Textbook & Angelic

· Optimizing the Bedroom ·

· Bedtime Routines

· Sleep Cues & Sleep Needs

· Eat, Play, Sleep VS Go With the Flow

· Feeding Baby on a Schedule VS Demand Feeding

· Fostering Independence: The Sleep Ride & The Calming Sleep Ride

· Case Studies

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Video: Building Sleep Habits for Infants

· Article: What New Parents Need to Know

· Interview with Mia Piño (a newborn care specialist), “A conversation About Infant Care & Sleep Shaping”

· Video: Your Moods & Feelings Matter (For Moms)

· Video: Tuning Into Your Baby’s Cries (For Moms)

· Video: Newborn Mama, It’s Survival Mode! (For Moms)

Session 7, Part 2: Newborn Sleep Shaping (0-12 weeks)

· How to Shape Sleep for Newborns who are Spirited, Sensitive, & High Needs

· Navigating Common Struggles with Newborns

· Sleep crutches vs Sleep Tools (for Spirited & Sensitive Babies)·

· Debunking Sleep Training Myths (for Spirited & Sensitive Babies)

· Fostering Independence with The Spirited Sleep Ride

· Case Studies

· FAQs and Insight

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Interview with infant massage expert, Helen Thompson, an introduction to baby massage & discussion about supporting babies through loving touch & connection

· Interview with Lindsay Brandhorst, an introduction to reflexology for babies

· Workshop with Lisa Westhorpe (OT) on "Ergonomics: Looking After Yourself While You Look After Baby"

· Interviews with Parents (Jenny H & Amanda B.) about new-mom 4th trimester struggles & postpartum mental health challenges

Session 8 Part 1: Infant Sleep (4-11 months)

· Directions

· Interview with Shannon Wilson on Perinatal Mental Health

· The Differences Between this Age & Newborns

· The Baby-Centered Sleep System for Natural Self-Soothers

· Gradual Night Weaning·

· Fostering Independence & Empowering Babies to Self-Settle: The Reverse Sleep Ride & Other Gentle Solutions

· Case Studies

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Video: "Recognizing & Managing Postpartum Anxiety & Depression"

· Workshop with Trudi Rinald, nutritionist & mother of a spirited/sensitive girl on “Intuitive Baby Led Weaning”

Session 9, Part 2: Infant Sleep (4-11 months)

· Directions

· The Baby-Centered Sleep System for Signalers

· Gradual Night Weaning Difficulties

· Fostering Independence & Empowering Babies to Self-Settle: The Walking Ride & The Spirited Sleep Ride for Bedsharing

· Challenges & Solutions for Signaling Babies

· Trouble-Shooting Strong Sleep Associations

· Case Studies

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Video: "Recognizing the Causes & Signs of Sleep Regressions"

· Video: "Handling the Messes: Managing Sleep Regressions"

· Interview with Amanda Sardinas, a mother of highly sensitve & spirited little ones

Session 10, Part 1: Toddler Sleep (12 -24 months)

· Directions

· Growth & Development (AKA Sleep Regressions)

· Supporting Toddler Emotions & Attachment

· Parenting Tips for Toddlers

· Transitions

· Baby-Centered Sleep System for Self-Soothers

· Fostering Independence & Empowering Toddlers: The Chair Ride & The Slow Sleep Ride

· Case Studies

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Workshop with Trudi Rinaldi, a nutritionist, on “Feeding Your Toddler with Confidence”

· Workshop with Geannie Sanders, a relationship coach, on "Keeping the Peace After Babies”

Session 11, Part 2: Toddler Sleep (12 -24 months)

· Directions

· Bridging Separation

· Parenting Tips for Toddlers

· Baby-Centered Sleep System for Signalers

· Fostering Independence & Empowering Toddlers: The Wave Ride·

· Challenges & Solutions

· Case Studies

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Workshop with Nicole Briggs, mindfulness/Zen coach on “Becoming a Zen Momma"

· Interview with Jennifer Warr, a mother of highly sensitve & spirited daughter

Part 3: Fostering Independence & Optimizing Sleep Using Responsive, Nurturing, & Healthy Methods

Session 12, Part 1: Encouraging Little Ones to Self-Settle

Reviewing the Baby-Centered Independent Sleep Methods

· Directions

· Choosing & Using An Independent Sleep Method

· Short Videos on How to Use Each of the Methods

· Sleep Ride Guide (PDF)

· Sleep Ride Worksheet (PDF)

· Calming Sleep Ride Guide

· Chair Sleep Ride Guide

· Habit Stacking, Bedtime Fading, & Other Gentle Methods

· Sensitive & Spirited Sleep Ride (Toddler, Infant PDFs)

· Review

· Quiz

Session 13, Part 2: Encouraging Little Ones to Self-Settle

Reviewing the Baby-Centered Independent Sleep Methods

· Directions

· Choosing a Method

· Short Videos on Using Each of the Methods

· Reverse Sleep Ride Guide (PDF)

· Walking Sleep Ride (PDF)

· The Slow Sleep Ride

· The Wave Sleep Ride Guide (PDF)·

· Discussion on “The BIG Supported Sleep Project”

· Review

· Quiz

Bonus Workshops:

Trouble-Shooting Insight for Babies & Toddlers

· "Resolving Frequent Night Awakenings"

· "Eliminating Early Morning Awakenings"

· "How to Wean from Sleep Associations like Feeding to Sleep, Rocking, and More"

· "From Co-Sleeping to Independence: How to Help Your Child Sleep on Their Own"

· "Managing Your Child’s Extreme Emotions During Regressions"

· "Tips for Helping Babies & Toddlers Soothe Themselves Instead of Needing to Touch YOU"

· "What is Sleep FOMO & What's a Sleep Aversion?"

Session 14: Young Children's Sleep (2-6 years)

This may take more than one week

· Directions

· Supporting Growth & Development (AKA Regressions)

· Fostering Emotional Regulation & Connection

· The Differences Between Toddlers & Children

· Improving Sleep for Self-Soothers

· Improving Sleep for Signalers

· Workshop: "Bedtime Wins, Not Battles!"

· Fostering Independence & Empowering Children Using the Big Kid Method™ & Other Solutions

· Solidifying New Sleep Habits

· How to Respond at Night

· Challenges & Solutions, Including Sleep Disorders, Nightmares, Night Terrors, & Anxiety

· Review

· Quiz

Additional Resources

· Workshop with Kristi Pentocost on “Parenting For Toddlers" about raising strong willed young children

· Workshop & Interview with Maisie’s Ruttan, a pediatric sleep consultant on children's sleep & bedtime struggles

· Clip of an interview with Amanda Sardinas, a mother, on independence & responsive parenting

· Parenting class

Part 4: SUPPORTING MOTHERS

Session 15: Breastfeeding, Sleep, & Night Weaning

· Directions

· Interview with Jada Glover, a Lactation Counselor, on "Best Practices for Breastfeeding Success"

· Interview with Jada Glover, Weaning Your Baby"

· Workshop: "Weaning Peacefully"

· Review

· Quiz

Session 16: Supporting Your Client

· Directions

· Recognizing & Managing Postpartum Anxiety & Depression

· Interview with Shannon Wilson discussing Perinatal Mental Health

· Interview with Sabina on Emotional Intelligence

· Workshop: "Managing Your Emotions for Your Child"

· Workshop with Amanda Bennett, Gotcha Mama Podcaster on "Improving Your Postpartum Experience"

· Review

· Quiz

Business Files

· Code of Ethics

· Sample contract

· Client Intake Form for Infants & Toddlers

· Client Intake Form for Children

· Temperament Test for Infants

· Temperament: Test for toddlers

· Sleep Disorder Survey

· Signs of a Tongue Tie

· Low Sleep Needs

Bonus Session: Other Sleep Challenges

· Supporting Twins or Irish Twins

· Guiding Parents with More Than One Child in a Family

· Workshop with Ashley Walters on Supporting Parents of Autistic Children

· Supporting Families Through Health Challenges

· Working with Single moms & Moms with No Support

· Supporting dads

· Tips for Traveling With a Baby

· Returning to Work & Preparing for Daycare

Bonus Session: Valuable Lessons from Traditional Sleep Training & Meshing it All Together

(with Double Certified Sleep Consultant, Lisa Falkenstein)

PLUS:

• Bonus Session: Master Your Mindset: Stand in Your Power! (6 videos)

• Bonus Session: Becoming an Incredible Coach Who Connects with Mothers and Changes Lives (2 videos)

• Bonus Session: Living a Heart Centered Life as an Entrepreneur (7 videos)

• Bonus Session: Child Development & Supporting Optimal Growth (4 videos)

• Bonus Session: Favorite Business Tools

• Bonus Business Course: Simplify Your Marketing Strategies & Create a Money Making Machine with Meredith Brough

• Bonus Workshops from Marketing Experts: