Child Sleep Consultant Certification: How Long Does It Take?
by Mar De Carlo, founder International Parenting & Health Institute A child sleep certification is a professional training pathway for individuals who want to support infants, children, and families with evidence-informed, holistic sleep guidance. One of the most common questions prospective consultants ask is how long it takes to complete a child sleep certification and […]
Before trusting the April 2025 sleep training paper, read this
This April 2025 sleep training has been circulating across parenting groups, social media, and even professional forums, but almost no one has actually read it. š¹ It is not a study š¹ It collected no new data, observed no babies, measured no stress or cortisol š¹ It is a 4-page opinion letter, commenting on selected […]
Ferber Method vs Holistic Sleep: What’s Missing & Why It Matters
The Ferber Method vs Holistic Sleep: Whatās Missing conversation is rapidly growing among parents, coaches, and professionals who are beginning to recognize that traditional sleep training offers only a partial view of what healthy sleep truly requires. While the Ferber Method has helped many families establish sleep routines, a holistic critique reveals that it focuses […]
First Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification
In 2011, Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute, introduced the worldās first Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Coach Certification, redefining how families are supported through rest, connection, and regulation.Ā Unlike traditional āsleep training,ā our method integrates emotional well-being, nutrition, lifestyle, family dynamics, and environment, guiding parents toward gentle, sustainable sleep. Before […]
Child Sleep Melatonin Usage Safety
by Mar De Carlo What are the benefits or drawbacks to administering melatonin to kids and teens? Melatonin may be beneficial to kids and teens experiencing sleep disorders as temporary supplement when used properly and approved by their doctor with the right dosage amount for their weight and age. However, melatonin is a hormone. It […]
Steps to Starting Your Own Holistic Coaching Business
by Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute Before embarking on your new journey as a business owner, it is extremely important to consider the following factors which can support or slow down your business: Taking the Small Business Readiness Assessment A healthy environment Managing negative relationships and welcoming positive […]
The importance of holistically addressing questions
“When parents experience a child’s sleep challenge, one of the most common paths parents take to solve the āproblemā is one of public inquisition, usually with the general questions being asked right from the start. Quite often parents seek the support of online forums or public groups where the root of sleep issues are not […]