Childbirth Education

Debunking Intermittent Reinforcement in Relationship To Child Sleep

by Mar De Carlo Book Excerpt, “Awakening Through Sleep” Nov 17 2015 Intermittent Reinforcement Intermittent reinforcement is a commonly used term in the world of child sleep and parenting in general. Intermittent Reinforcement is when rules, rewards or personal boundaries are handed out or enforced inconsistently and occasionally which usually encourages another person to keep […]

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International Maternity & Parenting Institute Expands to International Parenting & Health Institute

Press Contact Mar De Carlo Founder, International Parenting & Health Institute P: 805.272.8702 E: info@maternityinstitute.com | Web: www.maternityinstitute.com FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE International Maternity & Parenting Institute Prepares to Expand to International Parenting & Health Institute June 16, 2018 (Ojai, California) – The International Maternity & Parenting Institute (IMPI) (currently represented in […]

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IMPI Made it to the Top 20 Maternity Youtube Channels on the web!

The International Maternity & Parenting Institute has been selected by our panelist as one of the Top 20 Maternity Youtube Channels on the web! We ranked number 15! Top 20 Maternity Youtube Channels For Pregnant & Mom-To-Be Women https://blog.feedspot.com/maternity_youtube_channels/ Congrats Winners!! Pregnancy Direction Cloudnine Hospitals Knocked-Up Fitness PinkBlush Isabella Oliver Maternity Emma’s Diary Pregnancy magazine […]

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Holistic Science of Sleep Method™

Mar De Carlo, founder of the International Maternity & Parenting Institute, Association of Professional Sleep Consultants, Physical Awakening and author of Awakening Through Sleep introduces “Holistic Science of Sleep Method™” (HSS Method). The Holistic Science of Sleep Method™ is an adult and child sleep system that combines Holistic Thinking, Intuition and Application with the Scientific Method […]

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Awakening Through Sleep: An Integrative Child Sleep Foundations Solution

After birth, sleep is usually the next largest challenge for a family. How we address this as professionals and parents can lead us down a path of ease or frustration. Infant and child sleep carries with it not only so much controversy but also in many cases causes overwhelm, stress and a loss of family […]

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Maternity & Parenting Institute Launches FamilyPrep

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 20, 2014 Maternity & Parenting Institute Launches FamilyPrep: Holistic and Progressive Education In June 2014, the International Maternity & Parenting Institute (IMPI) announced the launch of their Parenting Education program led by Teresa Stewart. Since then Teresa Stewart and Mar Oscategui, founder of IMPI, have created and developed a holistic, progressive […]

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Five Ways to Help a Mom Through Postpartum Mood Disorders

by Jess Sherman, Registered Holistic Nutritionist Reprinted with permission from the blog of JessSherman.com It’s time to take on Postpartum Mood Disorders…. Having a baby is the most beautiful, exciting moment of your life, right? Not for some. Postpartum depression, anxiety, OCD and psychosis – a collection of mental illnesses particular to the circumstances of pregnancy […]

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Evidence that prenatal and early childhood nutrition play a role in proper brain function and the development of mental illness

by Jess Sherman Thanks to a pioneering researcher in Australia, we have some solid, published evidence that prenatal and early childhood nutrition play a role in proper brain function and the development of mental illness. Dr Jacka’s groundbreaking 2013 study looked at the diet of 23,000 mother/child pairs from pregnancy through to age 5. Among […]

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International Maternity Institute Expands and Launches Parenting Education Program

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2014 SAN FRANCISCO – The International Maternity Institute (IMI) expands to the International Maternity and Parenting Institute (IMPI) and is proud to announce their new Parenting Education Program. The IMPI’s Parenting Education program will officially launch January 2015 and will be led by their Director of Parenting Education, Teresa […]

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IMI and Nurturing Sleep Partner to Raise Child Sleep Consultant Standards

To continue raising the bar for child sleep consultant professionals, and to address the root of child sleep challenges, the International Maternity Institute (IMI) has teamed up with Ann Caird, founder of Nurturing Sleep. Going forward, IMI has determined it will implement “emotional wellbeing” as a standard sleep hygiene component, one that all IMI Maternity […]

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