Course curriculum

  • 1

    Overview

    • Hello From Violet

    • Welcome

    • Course Walkthrough

  • 2

    UNIT 1: The Foundation

    • 1.01 Science of Sleep

    • 1.01 Quiz: Science of Sleep

    • 1.02 Nutrition

    • 1.02 Quiz: Nutrition

    • 1.03 Breastfeeding

    • 1.03 Quiz: Breastfeeding

    • 1.04 Sleep Training

    • 1.05 Abusive Head Trauma

    • 1.05 Quiz: Abusive Head Trauma

    • 1.06 Safe Sleep: SUID and SIDS

    • 1.06 Quiz: Safe Sleep

    • 1.07 Co-Sleeping

    • 1.07 Quiz: Co-Sleeping

    • 1.08 Fire Safety

    • 1.09 Postpartum Blues, Depression, and Anxiety

    • 1.09 Quiz: Postpartum Blues, Depression, and Anxiety

    • 1.10 When to Refer Out

    • 1.10 Case Study: Prospective Client

    • 1.10 Quiz: When to Refer Out

    • TEST: UNIT 1

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    UNIT 2: Infant Sleep by Age

    • 2.1 Infant Sleep Basics 0–2 Months

    • 2.1 Quiz: Infant Sleep Basics 0–2 Months

    • 2.2 Infant Sleep Basics 3–6 Months

    • 2.2 Quiz: Infant Sleep Basics 3–6 Months

    • 2.3 Infant Sleep Basics 7–9 Months

    • 2.4 Infant Sleep Basics 10–12 Months

    • 2.4 Quiz: Infant Sleep Basics 7–12 Months

  • 4

    UNIT 3: Toddler Sleep by Age

    • 3.1 Toddler Sleep Basics 13–18 Months

    • 3.2 Toddler Sleep Basics 19–36 Months

    • 3.2 Quiz: Toddler Sleep Basics 13–36 Months

    • 3.3 Transitioning from a Crib to a Bed

    • 3.3 Case Study: Stay in Bed

    • 3.4 Infant and Toddler Sleep Overview

    • TEST: UNITS 2 & 3

  • 5

    Unit 4: Preschool and School Age Sleep

    • 4.1 Preschool Sleep Basics 3-5 Years

    • 4.2 School-Age Sleep Basics

    • 4.3 Conclusion on Unit 1-4

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    UNIT 5: Sleep Training Part 1: The Basics

    • 5.01 Violet’s Sleep Training “Rules”

    • 5.01 Quiz: Violet’s Sleep Training “Rules”

    • 5.02 Sleep “Props”

    • 5.02 Quiz: Sleep “Props”

    • 5.03 Common Client Complaints: Frequent Night Wakings

    • 5.03 Quiz: Common Client Complaints: Frequent Night Wakings

    • 5.04 Common Client Complaints: Early Wake-Ups

    • 5.04 Quiz: Common Client Complaints: Early Wake-Ups

    • 5.05 Common Client Complaints: Short Naps

    • 5.05 Quiz: Nap Transitions

    • 5.06 Reducing or Eliminating Pacifier Dependency

    • 5.06 Quiz: Reducing or Eliminating Pacifier Dependency

    • 5.07 Infant Sleep Training Techniques: “No Tears” Sleep Techniques

    • 5.07 Quiz: Infant Sleep Training Techniques: “No Tears” Sleep Techniques

    • 5.08 Infant Sleep Training Techniques: Intermediate Sleep Training Methods

    • 5.08 Quiz: Infant Sleep Training Techniques: Intermediate Sleep Training Methods

    • 5.09 Cry It Out (CIO) Sleep Training Techniques

    • 5.09 Quiz: CIO

    • 5.10 Sleep Training Techniques: Toddlers-School Age

    • 5.11 Sleep Training Techniques: Nap Training

    • 5.12 Crying and Its Effects During Sleep Training

    • TEST: Unit 5

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    UNIT 6: Sleep Training Part 2: Specific Concerns

    • 6.1 Infant Sleep Training: Bumps in the Road

    • 6.1 Quiz: Infant Sleep Training Bumps in the Road

    • 6.2 How to Handle Night Feedings

    • 6.2 Case Study: Frequent Wakings

    • 6.3 Sleep Training: Bed Sharing

    • 6.4 Daylight Savings Time

    • 6.5 Daycare and Sleep Training

    • 6.6 Sleep Training Twins/Multiples

    • TEST: Unit 6

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    UNIT 7: Creating a Sleep Plan

    • 7.1 Parenting Styles and Challenges

    • 7.2 Baby Temperament and Personality

    • 7.3 How to Create a Sleep Plan

    • 7.3 Case Study: Evaluate a Sleep Plan

    • 7.4 Tips for Creating Your Sleep Plan

    • TEST: Unit 7

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    UNIT 8: The Business of Sleep Consulting

    • 8.1 Starting Your Sleep Consulting Business

    • 8.2 Starting Your Sleep Consulting Business: Legal Aspects

    • 8.3 Website Legal Policies

    • 8.4 How to Get Clients: Digital Marketing for New Small Business Owners

    • Quiz: 8.4: Digital Marketing Basics

    • 8.5 How to Conduct a Sleep Consultation

    • 8.6 Conducting In-Home Consultations

    • 8.7 Final Exam and Continuing Education

    • FINAL EXAM

    • Continuing Education

    • Graduate Listing

  • 10

    Sleep Consultant Marketplace

    • Welcome to the Marketplace

  • 11

    Library Files

    • Welcome to the Library

    • Library: Research and Resources (organized by topic, audience, with links)

    • Library: Assessment/Intake Form

    • Library: Terms and Conditions

    • Library: Bye Bye Binky

    • Library: Functions of Sleep

    • Library: Hormones and Sleep

    • Library: Hunger vs Comfort Chart

    • Library: Self Soothing with Dr. Anders

    • Library: Violet's Disclaimer About Crying

    • Library: Teething

    • Library: Violet's Sleep Plan Example

    • Library: Sleep Training Cheat Sheet

    • Library: Wake Time Chart