Baby-Centered Sleep Consultant Certification
Purchase this program to learn how to help families develop strong sleep habits using long-lasting, powerful solutions that are also nurturing, healthy, and peaceful.
Approach each child as an individual and know what they need.
Know how to improve sleep for all types of babies, including the toughest temperaments (aka spirited, highly sensitive, and high needs).
What sets this program apart:
Focus on holistic solutions and activities that promote security first.
Use unique, loving, and intuitive, Baby-Centered sleep methods as needed or desired.
Learn how to help parents support their children's optimal growth and development, and how to build a secure attachment with their children.
Deep dive into the underlying causes of sleep problems and sleep disorders! (This can be life changing.)
Equip parents to confidently handle sleep regressions.
Help parents let go of their fears, be more intuitive, and experience more peace.
What will make this job rewarding:
Experience immense joy as you witness your clients feeling rested and more like themselves. Feel grateful and excited as you help parents discover more:
Ease in their daily lives
Pride in their parenting
Belief in themselves
Presence in the moments
Happier, stable moods
Alone time for themselves
Connections with their loved ones
Energy and motivation
Focus and clarity
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Quality living
Feel elated in the knowledge that your clients' children are as healthy as possible (physically and mentally), growing optimally in every way, and progressing with their independence and security, naturally!
We want you to fall in love with sleep coaching and never look back! So our program is designed to launch you in the right direction.
There are several tools just for YOU:
Immerse yourself in a comprehensive educational experience
Learn how and when to use the 8 Baby-Centered sleep methods, which will set you apart and give you an advantage as a sleep consultant/coach
Attend weekly group meetings or watch playbacks to understand the material, learn from others, and receive mentoring.
Engage in the Facebook group to share, find specific answers, and form connections with others.
Volunteer with clients during the program and/or the mentoring weeks to sharpen your skills, increase your knowledge, learn to trust your intuition and instincts, challenge yourself, and feel motivated and inspired.
Train to become a mentor so you can show up authentically and change lives!
Learn how to start your business, run it, and learn about marketing strategies.
With hard work, perseverance, and the support of our team, you'll soon be changing the lives of parents who desperately need your help!
About the Instructor and Founder:
The Baby-Centered Sleep Coach certification is taught by instructor and sleep expert, Meredith Brough. She is the creator of the Baby-Centered Sleep solutions and methods. (You'll learn from other experts, too, such as Madalina Brencus, Lisa Falkenstein, and more!)
Meredith's background:
Mother of 5 children and grandma of a 1 year old boy
Married for 27 years
Instructor, mentor, and business coach for sleep consultant/coaches for 3 years
Temperament Expert for 4 years
Host of The Sweet Slumber Podcast
30 years of childcare experience
21 years of experience as a sleep coach; full-time for 6 1/2 years
Program Information
To Learn more, set up a meeting or send an Inquiry using the buttons below.
You may also set up a meeting to inquire about grants and special payment terms.
15 Weeks of Powerful Insight & Learning
The course includes 15 weeks of training and digital material. Watch videos, read resources and case studies, and complete quizzes. Meet weekly with a community of students and your instructor. (or catch the recordings)
5 Weeks of Mentoring, Guidance & Support
Meet with Meredith and your community as you support families on a volunteer or paid basis. Learn how to mentor and coach parents, create a sleep plan, use the Baby-Centered Sleep methods and system, and more. You'll have 5 weeks to do this after you finish the digital content during weeks 16-19.
Become a Certified Baby-Centered™ Sleep Consultant!
After you've completed the online sessions, passed the quizzes, read the resources, and finished the mentoring program, you'll receive a certificate of completion.
For certification, specific requirements must be completed. (See the FAQs below.) It is normal to spend several months or longer working with clients before you are certified.
When you have fulfilled these requirements, you'll become a certified Sweet Slumber Baby-Centered Sleep Coach. You'll receive a certificate + a digital emblem or seal via mail/email. You may have the opportunity to be listed in our website directory, too.
Student Testimonials:
From Lisa Falkenstein:
From Madalina Brencus:
From Alexandra Karakurt:
From Kayla:
As a Registered Nurse and a Certified Sleep Consultant I value the importance of healthy sleep habits. I have worked with many families over my short 6 months in business with a high success rate. However when I hit a road block I decided to connect with Meredith. She has a vast knowledge beyond just the sleep principles. It is extremely important to have a consultant who looks at the whole picture, not just the components of sleep. Meredith is absolutely in-tune with infant development and conditions (such as reflux). She helped me shift my perspective and I am greatly appreciative of the time she dedicated to me.
From Brigita Gaubicher:
I took other sleep coaching courses. But this one is one of the best investment I have ever made. Lots of information, resources, and another approach that I have never seen.
A big plus is that we have class every week with Meredith Brough. She stays close to her students, and you can ask all the questions you want. You can even go at your own pace!
From Mia Piño:
Her course is full of resources and information; she's unique in this industry!
From Cristina Pascu:
Enrolling in The Sweet Slumber Baby-Centered Sleep Coach Training was definitely the best decision I ever made. After I decided I wanted to be a sleep coach, I spent weeks looking for the best fit for me, and only after I had the call with Meredith Brough I knew and felt that this woman would change my life. I'm so lucky having her as a teacher and mentor, she has an amazing career and a lot of experience, she has spent years researching all the aspects of child sleep and is ready to share it with others.
She constantly amazes me because she never stops, her program is getting better and better everyday, even if it's complet and knowledgeable, Meredith still wants to brings us more specialist, resources and improvements. If you are eager to learn, she is there to teach you everything you want so you can be the best sleep consultant, it only depends on you!
I truly believe she does the work of God, because since I started the course I found out what real baby-centered sleep approach looks like, I found out so many extraordinary things about baby needs, every information being centered on the best interest and well-being of the child, how every one of them is special and how can we make them thrive and be well rested.
I truly recommend this course if you want structured and science-based information, help from an experienced sleep expert and the feeling that you realy belong in this community, The Sweet Slumber family!
FAQs
When does the next session of training begin?
This program will relaunch on May 6, 2024.
What languages do you support?
The program is in English. But we supply notes for all of the videos so you can translate them.
We are translating the program into Romanian the summer of 2024.
We are planning to add Spanish and French programs next!
How does this program work?
During weeks 1-15, you will access an online program that will walk you through the process of learning everything you need to know to be a successful Baby-Centered™ Sleep Coach!
Students have weekly group meetings with Meredith (on Zoom) to discuss the material and ask questions (for about 1 hour). You'll have access to a private FB group to get to know each other, receive updates, and ask advice. There will be videos, written directions, and online articles to review.
At the end of each session, you'll take a quiz to help you remember what you've learned and show that you understand the material.
During weeks 16-20, you'll apply your knowledge by working with volunteer or paid clients. You'll collect information, create plans, and support your clients as they implement the steps and learn from you.
At the end of the program, there is bonus material to help you become a confident sleep coach/consultant and start your business on the right foot!
Plan to spend 50-60 hours going through course material AND attending weekly meetings.
Besides the course, there are other resources to review, such as articles and books, which will take additional time. You should expect to spend about 80 hours learning, reviewing, taking quizzes, studying and completing assignments. (Required by the Professional Sleep Consultant Association).
To become certifiied, plan to complete several assignments and support families for 400 hours if you train directly with Meredith in her extended mentoring program, otherwise plan to support families for 900 hours.
Is this course based on science?
The Sweet Slumber Baby-Centered™ Sleep Coach Training Program is based on evidence, sleep science, tried and true solutions from many experts in the pediatric sleep education world, and Meredith's experience as a mother of five, a sleep coach for more than 20 years, and a childcare expert for 30 years.
Our company believes in life-long learning. We will never "know" enough. We are open to learning from other experts and interested in keeping up with the latest research!
Lastly, we believe that God has been instructing us along the way. Many of the methods and solutions have been inspired through prayer and intuition.
Do you teach sleep methods other than Tracy Hogg's Pick Up Put Down, Kim West's Chair Method, and other common methods?
Yes! We don't think sleep methods are a cure-all in every case, but they can empower babies/young children to connect sleep cycles and lengthen out their naps and night sleep. We don't believe in pushing these methods on all parents, though. It's their choice.
Meredith talks openly about her version of the Pick Up/Put Down and the Chair Method on her podcast to illustrate what's different about her approach. But she has created 6 other unique "Sleep Ride" methods that are designed to be supportive, nurturing, intuitive and peaceful. You'll have access to all of these methods.
The Baby-Centered Sleep methods teach babies/children to trust their parents and love the place they sleep in. The methods can take a week or two or up to 3-4 weeks (which is sometimes necessary). We encourage connection, affection, and responsiveness.
As an FYI: Meredith created a soft timed-check method, meant to be used as an emergency back-up method for mothers who become unwell and at risk, as an alternative to traditional sleep training. (Parents remain connected with their children and don't follow strict rules with this method.) We would rather parents use this method instead of harsh methods. We want you to be equipped and ready for all types of challenges.
Do you support parents who want to cosleep, nurse through the night, or avoid independent sleep practices?
Yes! We do!
We have solutions for everyone.
We believe in supporting parents with their individual sleep goals and helping them optimize sleep on their terms.
Meredith and her graduates have supported hundreds of parents with these challenges successfully.
But little ones can sometimes be complicated and bring surprising challenges, so Meredith works closely with several sleep consultants from different backgrounds and programs to learn about their tools and solutions for mothers who choose to nurse during the night for extended periods, who cosleep, or feel uncomfortable considering independent sleep methods. We've got your back!
What age range will I be able to support if I complete this program?
The Baby Centered Sleep solutions are geared towards little ones 0 to 6 years old.
Do you offer support to your students after they complete this course?
Yes!
Before the course ends, you will have mentoring support from Meredith in weeks 16-20 as you begin applying what you've learned. You'll meet with her during weekly meetings and be able to email questions for input.
At the end, you will have the option to purchase an additional mastermind or mentoring program. Signing up for this program will cut the required practice hours down to less than half and give you tools to be the most successful sleep consultant/coach possible.
You will learn more about this option when you are in the program.
What are the requirements for certification?
Besides the course, there are other resources to review, such as articles and books, which will take additional time. You should expect to spend about 80 hours learning, reviewing, taking quizzes, studying and completing assignments. (Required by the Professional Sleep Consultant Association).
For certification, plan to complete several assignments and support families for 400 hours if you train directly with Meredith in her extended mentoring program, otherwise plan to support families for 900 hours.
If you are a birth world worker, a sleep consultant, or a medical professional, please set up an interview to discuss the required hours for certification (it will differ).
Do the requirements change if I am already a birth world worker or a medical professional? (Including sleep consultants)
Do I have to keep up with the program and finish it in 20 weeks? Is there any flexibility?
We also understand that life happens. If you get behind, we want you to follow your own pace and continue working.
If you need us to work with you because of something previously planned, let us know! We are flexible!
Will I have access to this program later?
Yes! You can continue to access the program in the future. There is no expiration.
You'll get to access all of the resources that are added to the program as we continue to learn!
How many people attend the weekly group meetings?
What if the group meeting times won't work for me?
Each of our weekly meeting calls are recorded and uploaded into the program so you can watch the replays if you miss them.
What activities qualify as practice hours (for certification)?
- Meeting with clients to establish trust and gather information
- Reviewing questionnaires and background information
- Preparing and creating sleep plans
- Communicating with clients (phone, in-home, email, text- work focused)
- Mentoring visits or calls
- Coaching visits or calls
- Working on solutions (thinking/planning)
What should I do to prepare for this program?
1. Learn basic computer skills.
You should be able to navigate a simple program. Know how to start videos and download PDFs or files. The program is simple to use.
2. Join Instagram and Facebook:
We'll create a group chat on one of these platforms. In the program you'll learn about using these 2 platforms for marketing, as well.
3. Set aside 30-60 minutes a day to work on the program. You should do this for at least 4-5 days a week.
What kind of students are you looking for?
We are open to working with people who show interest in this field who also...
have a positive outlook towards children and parents
want to make life easier on parents
care about the well-being of little ones
want a rewarding career
care about the people they are serving
have an open mind
have a desire to learn and grow
have the capacity to learn and retain information
Birth world workers, sleep consultants, and medical professionals are welcome!
We don't have a preference about the philosophies or parentage styles you believe in. We hope that you'll be open minded to new ideas and interested in learning how to best support little ones and their parents.
You must be a legal adult or have your parents permission to take this program. (There is a contract to sign).
What qualities and abilities do I need to be successful in this career?
You will be successful in this field if you are...
caring and kind
self-motivated
a hard worker
dedicated
a good communicator (in your language)
naturally uplifting/motivating
familiar with computers
able to speak with other adults
able to learn and retain information
Bonus qualities.
Wanting a rewarding job
Feeling excited about this career
Experience with child-care or being a parent
A desire to mentor parents
A commitment to succeeding
Basic time management skills
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Familiarity with social media platforms
You can do this job virtually or in person.
We can help you work on your confidence, sales, and give you some basic ideas for getting your business started! We can teach you how to use social media, too!
Contents
(The actual program is in construction on a new website, with many updates & additional resources.) It will be in English with a separate Romanian version. (coming soon)