Newmom.me • Academy Curriculum

Mother & Childcare Specialist sample curriculum

1. Roles and responsibilities of a Mother & Child Care Specialist
2. Pregnancy and Postnatal Care
Understanding pregnancy
Understanding childbirth & delivery
Caring for a mother during pregnancy and childbirth
- Practical support strategies
- Emotional support techniques like breathing, massage, positive communication
Understanding the postpartum period
Caring for a new mother after childbirth (Postpartum Period)
- Physical support
- Emotional support
- C Section care
Breast feeding: Benefits, latch, positions, challenges
Bottle feeding: Pumping, bottle prep, milk storage, paced feeding, burping

Supporting mothers in their breast/bottle feeding journey
Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders and ways to offer support
3. Newborn Care
Newborn procedures
Newborns characteristics
Newborn behaviors
Newborn holding Techniques
Feeding and burping techniques
Swaddling
Newborn bath
- Sponge bath
- Tub bath
Dressing up Newborn
Understanding Newborn Health
- Umbilical cord care
- Penis care
- Acid reflux
- Thrush
- Pyloric Stenosis
- Cleft lip and palette
- Immunizations
- Warning signs to be aware of
Diaper changing and hygiene
Reasons for fussiness

Crying patterns
Colic & support
Soothing techniques including 5S's
Newborn sleep
- SUID's
- Safe sleep guidelines
Newborn safety
- Car safety
- Outdoor safety
How to help mom create a strong bond with baby
4. Infant Care
Understanding Infants and their needs
Feeding
- Breast feeding/ Bottle feeding
- Feeding guidelines
Recipes for infants
Bathing
Diaper changing
Dressing infants
Soothing a crying infant
Sleep and safe sleeping practices
Tummy time
Child development
- Physical
- Cognitive
- Language
- Social
How to help build routines for infants
- Sleep routines
- Care routines
Age-Appropriate play activities for infants
5. Toddler Care
Toddler milestones
Understanding toddlers and their needs
Stress in children and how to to effectively support children's mental health and well-being
Food and nutrition
- Feeding guidelines
Healthy food options
Bathing
Diaper changing
Toilet learning
- Assessing readiness
- Creating a plan
Dressing
Soothing a crying toddler
Toddlers sleep
How to help build routines for toddlers
Age-Appropriate play activities for toddlers
Sibling Adjustment
Conflict resolution
6. Household Management
Cleaning and organizing
Laundry and dishwashing
Meal planning and preparation
Healthy meals ideas
7. Basic Safety Guidelines
Safety inspection checklist
Playground Safety and Supervision
First aid and emergency response cards
8. Communication and Professionalism
Effective communication skills
Setting boundaries and expectations
How to separate personal emotions/opinions while supporting a family
Maintaining professionalism in the workplace
Handling difficult situations
Culture, values and child rearing styles
Interview, right fit and next steps
How to practice self care
Business support documents

Certification process

Meet entry requirements

To begin, students must be 18 years or older and have an active email address.

Study at your own pace

Complete online training via Web on mobile, tablet, or desktop. Read training manual PDF.

Pass final examination

After completing all the lessons, complete an online exam to demonstrate you've retained all you have learned.

Pass interview

In a live interview with a Newmom.me Academy expert, talk through how you would handle various real-world situations.

Submit proof of emergency response training

At an accredited provider such as the American Red Cross, complete training with a mannequin in both CPR and first aid for newborns and infants. Submit your certifications to Newmom.me Academy.

Sign policy agreements

Review and sign the following Newmom.me Academy documents: Code of Conduct, Social Media Policy, Grievance Policy, and Scope of Practice.

Receive Certificate from Newmom.me Academy

Congratulations! Once you have passed all evaluations and Newmom.me Academy has received proof of certification for emergency response skills, you will receive your Certificate in PDF and online formats.

Recertification process

Every two years, you must complete the following process to maintain your Certification.

Study at your own pace

Complete a refresher course on all topics, as well as any important changes to industry best practices.

Submit proof of emergency response training

Submit proof of current certifications to Newmom.me Academy.

Receive updated Certificate from Newmom.me Academy

Congratulations! Once you have passed all evaluations and Newmom.me Academy has received proof of certification for emergency response skills, you will receive an updated Certificate in PDF and online formats.