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Become a Mama Matters Certified Practitioner.

Build the tools and the language to support families around sleep — without selling out your values.

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"A thought-provoking and reflective course that has completely changed my perspective on sleep and how to support families."

- Stephanie, Pediatric Nurse

Sound familiar?

  • You're a brilliant practitioner, but you feel a growing disconnect between your clinical training and what your gut is telling you.

  • You find yourself hesitating or freezing in client conversations about sleep, afraid to offer solutions that don't feel right.

  • You see the families you support falling down a rabbit hole of conflicting advice and you feel unequipped to be their guide out.

  • You crave a community of like-minded professionals who "get it" and are ready for a deeper, more nuanced conversation.

  • You know you're here to do important work, but you feel isolated and disillusioned with the old, rigid models.

We’re transforming the narrative around infant sleep and motherhood.

Are you a professional supporting mothers and families?

Do you navigate complex conversations around infant sleep, often feeling the weight of outdated advice, conflicting information, and societal pressures that leave parents feeling guilty and overwhelmed?

You're not alone. The mainstream baby sleep industry often misses the mark, overlooking the oh-so important roles of secure attachment, responsive care, and the profound journey of modern motherhood.

"Making Waves" is set to change that.

Designed exclusively for perinatal and early childhood professionals (psychologists, doulas, midwives, social workers, nurses, and more), this course is an integrated framework that redefines how you approach infant sleep support.

We go beyond quick fixes, diving deep into:

  • The cultural and historical context of infant sleep and its impact on modern motherhood.

  • The science of responsive caregiving and how it fosters secure attachment.

  • Evidence-informed understanding of infant sleep, demystifying common myths.

The result?

You'll gain the confidence, integrity, and tools to challenge unhelpful narratives, validate parental experiences, and empower families with truly attuned, compassionate support.

"This course gave me the confidence and the framework to truly guide my clients. I'm no longer just repeating things I've read; I can hold space authentically because I understand the 'why'. It's been a game-changer for my practice."

- Laura, Family Therapist

A Curriculum Designed to Transform Your Practice

Making Waves is a comprehensive journey through the science, sociology, and soul of responsive care. Here's the path we'll take together.

1

SLEEP IN THE CONTEXT OF MODERN MOTHERHOOD

First, we widen the lens to understand why modern motherhood feels so hard. In this module, you'll unpack the surprising history of modern sleep advice, explore how sleep became a moral measure of "good" mothering , and deconstruct the "Motherhood Market Cycle" that pathologises normal infant behaviour.

2

MATERNAL MENTAL HEALTH &
THE SLEEP RABBIT HOLE

A deep dive into the crucial, often-overlooked link between perinatal mental health and the crushing anxiety that comes with baby sleep. This module equips you to stop treating symptoms and start supporting the root cause, understanding how a mother’s wellbeing is the foundation for everything else.

3

ATTACHMENT, CO-REGULATION
& INFANT MENTAL HEALTH

This is the heart of responsive care. We'll cover the foundations of Attachment Theory , explore co-regulation as a biological necessity , and critically deconstruct the "self-soothing" myth by understanding what really happens when babies are left to cry alone.

4

UNDERSTANDING INFANT SLEEP:
SCIENCE, NORMS & MYTHS

Time to get grounded in the truth. In this module, we cut through the noise by first deconstructing popular sleep training research to reveal what it really says. From there, we dive into the core biology of infant sleep, why night waking is a protective feature (not a flaw), the science of 'breastsleeping,' and how you can lead safe, evidence-based conversations about co-sleeping.

5

SUPPORTING INFANT SLEEP, RESPONSIVELY

In this practical application module, we shift from 'what' to 'how'. You'll master the Circle of Influence framework to help parents move from overwhelm to empowerment. We focus on working collaboratively through common sleep hurdles—like contact naps or frequent wakes—by developing creative, responsive strategies that always prioritise the parent-child relationship.

6

RESPONSIVE PRACTICE: INTEGRATION & ETHICS

In our final module, we solidify your role as a Wave-Maker. We get practical about the art of this work: holding brave space for families, setting boundaries that protect your energy, and building a practice rooted in courage and integrity. This is about ensuring your impact is both powerful and sustainable

"The training has really exceeded my expectations in terms of the depth and volume of information, and highlighted just how complex and nuanced the space of supporting parents with sleep is."

- Pree, Psychologist

Tired of mopping up the mess left by sleep influencers?

Your work is too important to be undermined by unqualified advice. It's time to lead the change with an approach grounded in evidence and integrity.

You see it every day: the parent who's been bombarded with conflicting advice, now trusting an app more than their own gut.

You find yourself spending half your sessions untangling harmful, black-and-white narratives just to get to the real work. And you know in your bones that sleep is never just about the baby. It's about the mother's wellbeing, the family system, and a story that goes far beyond wake windows—a story the mainstream 'sleep training' industry consistently ignores.

But what if you could stop mopping up the mess and start leading the change?

What if you had a framework that bridges the gap between your clinical knowledge and your human-first values, so you no longer feel split in two?

And what if you could build a practice that’s not only sustainable, but feels deeply congruent with the person you’ve become?

That’s why Making Waves was created.

This isn't just another sleep course to add to your collection. It’s a comprehensive professional training designed to give you an evidence-backed, values-aligned approach that supports the entire family system. It's the integration of science and soul you've been looking for.

"It felt like a huge sigh of relief. I finally have the evidence and the language to practice in a way that aligns with my values."

- Stephanie, Pediatric Nurse

This is for you if…

You're a social worker, psychologist, occupational therapist, doula, counsellor, or allied health professional who is passionate about supporting families in a way that feels holistic and human.

And if you're being really honest...

  • You're frustrated by the lack of nuance in the mainstream parenting space and find yourself "mopping up the mess" left by unqualified advice.

  • You feel a growing disconnect between your clinical training and your human-first values, and you're ready to bridge that gap.

  • You know that supporting infant sleep is about so much more than "fixing a problem"—it's about maternal mental health, attachment, and the wellbeing of the entire family.

  • You're craving a community of like-minded professionals who "get it" and are ready to be part of a bigger shift in the industry.

  • You're ready for an approach that feels less like a rigid script and more like a return to your own wisdom, backed by evidence you can trust.

"Although I don’t specialise in sleep support... having a deeper knowledge base in this area has given me much more confidence to support my clients with such concerns."

- Pree Benton, She Speaks Psychology

FAQ’S

  • A: Absolutely. In fact, it might be the perfect time. We have many professionals join us while on parental leave. It can be a powerful way to stay connected to your professional self, dive into that intellectual stimulation you might be craving, and reflect on how you want to shape your practice when you return - all while being in the deep end of the lived experience yourself. You'll be in very good company!

  • A: That's a great question. While Making Waves is not formally accredited by any specific professional body, it is designed and delivered as high-level, evidence-based professional development.

    Many practitioners are able to claim hours for high-quality, non-accredited training under their professional board's "self-directed learning" category. Upon completion, you will receive a certificate detailing the course content and total hours, which you can use to support your claim.

    We strongly encourage you to check the specific guidelines and requirements of your professional governing body.

  • A: Not at all. Making Waves is designed to be a foundational pillar of your practice, whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out. It will give you a robust, compassionate, and evidence-based framework that will inform the way you work with families for years to come. It's the perfect way to build your confidence and define your unique, non-judgmental approach from day one.

  • A: This work moves beyond the unhelpful 'pro' or 'anti' sleep training debate. We stand against a one-size-fits-all, behavioural-only approach to sleep because it often dismisses the needs of the mother-baby dyad. Instead, we dive deep into the nuance- exploring the science of attachment, infant mental health, and maternal wellbeing so you can support families from a place of integrated, compassionate understanding. We’re not anti-sleep training so much as we are pro-context, pro-compassion, and pro-critical thinking. Above all? We are pro-mums and babies,.

  • A: Not a single one. This program is designed specifically for professionals who are juggling practice, parenting, and life. It’s entirely self-paced so you can move through it on your own terms, at 2 AM or during a lunch break. We will have a private community space on Circle where you can connect with peers and integrate the learnings, but there are no mandatory live calls.

  • A: The course is broken down into 6 core modules, and each module contains between 3 and 6 video lessons. The lessons themselves vary in length from 15 to 60 minutes, making them easy to digest. And if you’re more of a reader or note-taker, every single lesson comes with a downloadable PDF of the presentation slides and comprehensive notes.

  • A: For as long as Making Waves exists. When you enrol, you lock in lifetime access to all the course material, including all future updates, additions, and resources. There is absolutely no rush to complete the content by a certain date. This knowledge base is yours to return to again and again.

  • A: No, and that’s a very intentional decision. Making Waves is not a sleep consultant certification. It is high-level professional development for practitioners who already work with families (like GPs, Psychologists, Doulas, Social Workers, Midwives, etc.) and want to deepen their understanding of sleep in the context of maternal wellbeing and infant mental health. It’s for the professionals in the middle - the ones who find sleep ‘entering the room’ constantly and want to provide the best possible support, without becoming a dedicated sleep educator.

  • A: Yes! Once you have completed the course, you will receive a certificate of completion from Mama Matters that you can use to signify your professional development in this area.

"Making Waves is a mother lode of modern, benevolent and responsive sleep guidance."

- Pree Benton, She Speaks Psychology

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