Graduate Spotlight: Sandra Ochoa, Holistic Child Sleep Consultant
Helping Families Thrive Through Holistic Sleep & Postpartum Support Today’s Graduate Spotlight celebrates Sandra Ochoa, founder of Happy Nest Center, an IPHI-certified Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant, DONA-certified Postpartum Doula, and mother of twins based in New Jersey, USA. Sandra provides holistic sleep and postpartum support in both English and Spanish, helping families build […]
How to Choose a Sleep Coach Certification: 16 Questions to Ask
Not all sleep coach certifications are created equal. Here’s how to choose a program that prepares you to truly change lives. The field of sleep coaching has experienced remarkable growth over the past decade. As more families, adults, and healthcare professionals recognize the importance of healthy sleep, demand for qualified sleep coaches has never been […]
Meet Prithi Palani, Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant
Today, we’re delighted to feature Prithi Palani, founder of Naps & Sleep, a Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant based in Bangalore, India, who supports families both throughout India and internationally with a gentle, family-centered approach to children’s sleep. Helping Families Find Gentle, Holistic Sleep Solutions Prithi works with newborns, infants, and toddlers up to […]
Graduate Spotlight: Anette Ariana Parnits, Holistic Sleep Coach
Bringing an Evolutionary Perspective to Family Sleep in Estonia One of the most inspiring aspects of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI) community is seeing graduates introduce new perspectives that help transform how families understand sleep within their own countries. Today’s Graduate Spotlight celebrates Anette Ariana Parnits, founder of Stone Age Sleep, author, educator, […]
Who Is Mar De Carlo? Sleep & Baby Planner Certification Pioneer
Mar De Carlo is the founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI), founder of the Association of Professional Sleep Consultants (APSC), author, educator, entrepreneur, and pioneer in holistic sleep and baby planner certification education. Since 2009, she has developed professional certification programs in sleep, pregnancy, parenting, nutrition, wellness, and family support that have […]
How to Choose the Best Sleep Consultant Certification in 2026
The number of sleep consultant certification programs has grown significantly over the past two decades. Today, prospective students can choose from a wide range of programs, each with its own philosophy, curriculum, educational model, and area of specialization. With so many options available, how do you determine which certification program is right for you? The […]
Holistic vs Traditional Child Sleep Certification Programs
Holistic vs. Traditional Child Sleep Consulting: Understanding the Evolution of Sleep Support For many years, traditional child sleep consulting focused primarily on schedules, routines, sleep associations, and behavioral implementation. While these approaches have helped many families improve sleep habits, over time, many professionals and parents began recognizing that sleep challenges are often far more complex […]
Where the Holistic Sleep Coach Certification Movement Began
Where the Holistic Sleep Coach Certification Began The First-Ever Formal Training, Founded in California Holistic practitioners have supported sleep for centuries. Midwives, healers, physicians, therapists, and wellness professionals across cultures have long understood that sleep is influenced by the body, emotions, environment, lifestyle, and nervous system. Sleep coaching certifications did exist prior to 2011. However, […]
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 […]
Global Problems Mar De Carlo Is Solving to Help Millions Thrive
By Mar De Carlo, Founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute (IPHI), Pioneer of Holistic Sleep Education, and Creator of the Physical Awakening Method™ 1. Global Sleep Deprivation & Misguided Sleep Training Billions struggle with poor sleep and rely on one-size-fits-all “training” methods that overlook emotional and physiological roots. Mar’s Solution: Through her Holistic […]
New Program Launch: Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Educator
Certified Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Educator – Foundational Level (25 Hours)Created by Mar De Carlo | International Parenting & Health Institute® (IPHI) We are beyond excited to announce the official launch of our newest program: the Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Educator — Launching August 31, 2025, this 25-hour online certification is a powerful […]
Announcing Our Holistic Pregnancy Sleep Coach Certification
We are thrilled to officially announce the launch of our Holistic Pregnancy Sleep Coach Certification — the first and only stand-alone international program entirely devoted to professional-level pregnancy sleep education. Sleep challenges during pregnancy and the fourth trimester have long been overlooked in mainstream sleep training approaches. But at the International Parenting & Health Institute […]
Best Child Sleep Certification Programs Compared 2025
Comparing four top child sleep consultant certification programs. An independent third-party analysis sourced from publicly available materials on each program’s website or marketing. Note: This comparison includes IPHI’s own certification and is published to provide transparency to prospective students. Every effort has been made to ensure factual accuracy and fairness in comparison. This comparison examines […]
How to Become a Successful Holistic Child Sleep Consultant
Quality sleep is essential for overall well-being, and as awareness about the importance of healthy sleep habits grows, so does the demand for certified adult and child sleep coaches. Child sleep coaches/consultants are professionals who help children and families overcome sleep-related challenges and improve their sleep quality. A Holistic Child Sleep Coach/Consultant goes a step […]
Why Teaching Interdependence in Child Sleep is More Practical & Realistic for Children
by Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute and Association of Professional Sleep Consultants Many conventional sleep training methods focus on teaching children to sleep independently as early as possible, but this expectation does not align with biological, developmental, or cultural norms. Instead of forcing independence before a child is ready, […]
Busting the Myth That Child Sleep Is a Learned Behavior
by Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute and Association of Professional Sleep Consultants Sleep is a Natural Biological Process Sleep is a natural function of the body. Babies begin experiencing sleep cycles in the womb, alternating between REM (active) and non-REM (quiet) sleep. Newborns are biologically programmed to sleep, but […]
How to Turn Sleep into a Business Opportunity Summit!
Here’s a sneak peek of our founder, Mar De Carlo’s interview with the Tape Lab last month that released today! To receive the full interview and learn from other valuable experts, claim your Free ticket here: https://adhesivemedical.com/optin-mardecarlo Please Note: As of December 2nd after she recorded this interview, we expanded to 64 countries! 😉 Welcome […]
Do you include the time you spend on client research and prep work in your coaching rates?
by Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Parenting & Health Institute Yes, factoring in behind-the-scenes research and client write-ups should be an integral part of your coaching pricing. Here’s why and how you might approach it: Why Include It: Time and Effort: Researching, preparing custom materials, and documenting client progress requires time and effort. […]
Best Practices for Better Rest: The Ultimate Sleep Hygiene Checklist
Check out the recent Rent. article we were featured in: Creating an ideal bedroom for sleep can make a world of difference when it comes to optimizing your sleep. With the right elements in place, you can foster an environment that promotes restful nights and happy days. In this Rent. guide, we contributed some expert […]
Celebrating IPHI Graduates’ Successes: Events, Podcasts, and Workshops!
As we continue to celebrate our 15 year anniversary, we are thrilled to share the outstanding achievements of our IPHI graduates! Through their hard work, dedication, and passion, they are making a significant impact in the parenting, sleep, health, and wellness fields, and we couldn’t be prouder. Recently, many of our graduates have taken the […]