Holistic Pregnancy and Child Sleep Educator

We are the first international organization to pioneer a Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep approach in 2011.

Launching October 27, 2025, this 25-hour online certification is a powerful introductory training based on our comprehensive Holistic Pregnancy & Child Sleep Consultant Certification Program. Designed for parents, doulas, pediatricians, therapists, wellness professionals, and aspiring coaches, this course equips you with the essential knowledge, tools, and confidence to support families from pregnancy through toddlerhood. Rooted in the Holistic Science of Sleep Method™ by Mar De Carlo, the program emphasizes gentle, family-centered strategies while teaching you to evaluate the entire family dynamic and environment to uncover the root cause of sleep challenges. You'll learn to approach sleep as a multidimensional experience that integrates emotional, developmental, and spiritual well-being for both child and parent.

What You'll Learn:

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Sleep science from a holistic and developmental perspective
How feeding, environment, and emotions affect sleep
Practical, gentle approaches to supporting healthy sleep patterns
Age-specific rhythms and sleep characteristics from pregnancy to age 3
Emotional and sensory regulation tools
Core coaching skills for compassionate, family-centered support

Introducing the first developed, launched and one of its’ kind Holistic Approach to Child Sleep that Begins Before Baby is Born based on our founder Mar De Carlo’s Holistic Science of Sleep Method and book “Awakening Through Sleep.”

Curriculum Modules:

Module 1: Foundations of Scientific Sleep
Module 2: Sleep Characteristics by Age
Module 3: Sleep and Feeding Dynamics
Module 4: Sleep Training vs. Holistic Team-Based Approach
Module 5: Addressing Sleep Challenges
Module 6: Emotional Monitoring Strategies
Module 7: Holistic Coaching Skills

This program is ideal for:

Doulas, childbirth educators, postpartum professionals
Health and wellness coaches
Conscious parents & caregivers
Anyone exploring holistic sleep coaching

What's Included:

25 hours of on-demand training
Downloadable tools, sleep logs & checklists
Private group access for ongoing support
Certificate of Completion

The course officially opens on Sunday October 27 2025. If you have pre-enrolled and are taking advantage of the pre-enrollment promotional discount, you can get started with some pre-course video preparations prior to module one on your learning platform which will you have access to after payment.

Investment:
$499 — launching on October 27 2025

Plus: Receive a $499 credit toward the 125-hour professional certification if you decide to continue later.

Principal Instructor, IPHI Founder & Course Creator : Mar De Carlo

Biography

Mar De Carlo, founder and CEO, is a first generation Hispanic-American international entrepreneur, health and wellness expert, author, coach, speaker, curriculum developer, actress and mentor to parenting, health, fitness and lifestyle professionals. She has over 27 years of training and experience coaching groups and individuals from all walks of life to help them overcome a variety of health and business challenges. She has pioneered several successful training programs & international businesses.

She is the founder of:

International Parenting & Health Institute
Holistic Coach Education-Advanced Training for Holistic Professionals
Holistic Science of Sleep Method
Association of Professional Sleep Consultants
International Academy of Baby Planner Professionals
Business Sanctuary
Physical Awakening – Registered Prenatal Yoga School with Yoga Alliance

She is the author of:

The Baby Planner Profession: What You Need To Know! The Ultimate Guide For Pregnancy & Postpartum Professionals

“Green Body, Green Birth”
“Awakening Through Sleep: a transformational and spiritual guide to adult, pregnancy and child sleep.”

She is an avid researcher and holistic educator with an abundance of training and experience in the health, fitness, parenting, business and expressive arts industries. She is known for her innovative curriculum development and creative, cutting edge and integrative approach connecting and bridging systems in a variety of industries across the globe that have transformed thousands of lives in 65 countries in 9 languages with high quality evidenced based holistic programs since 2009.

Mar’s extensive background and accomplishments are rich and diverse with a multitude of certifications, training, management under her belt.

Having worked for many small and large companies directly with customers and behind the scenes in operations and management, Mar also educates and trains professionals to start, expand and grow businesses that transform lives through a unique holistic integrative approach which she introduced and pioneered to all the companies she has founded. This includes supporting professionals to personally develop and overcome challenges while accomplishing their business, personal and financial goals. Clients enjoy working with her because of her strong optimistic mindset, boundless energy, practical solutions and empowering holistic approach that has been proven effective and long term. Doctors, Naturopaths, Midwives, Nurses, Lactation Consultants, Behavioral Therapists are just a few examples of the many professionals, Mar has trained. In addition, she is also highly skilled with professional industry standards, scope and boundaries to practice and business mastery.

Group Teaching Experience: 27 years
Individual Coaching Experience: 27 years
Research Experience: 22 years
Work Experience: 40 years

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