Qualifications and Experience
- Masters in Social Work (University of Sussex)
- MA in Education (Cambridge University)
- Theraplay Level 1 Certification
- Certified Sleep Consultant
- Certified Potty Training Consultant
- Certified Instructor in Baby Massage and Baby Yoga
- OCN Level 4 in Infant Allergies, Colic, and Reflux
- Certified Educator for "Happiest Baby on the Block"
- 27-hour Rainbow Kids Yoga for Kids and Family
- Facilitated Child Protection Training in Northern Ireland, The Philippines, and England.
- Delivered Therapeutic Life Story Training in Northern Ireland and Scotland
- Facilitated Designated Officer Training in Northern Ireland
- Designed and facilitated training in a number of areas relating to child development including - Understanding Emotions and Behaviours in Early Years and Middle Childhood; Children's Mental Health; School-Based Anxiety, The Impact of Screen Time On Children's Wellbeing; The Importance of Outdoor Time From a Trauma-Informed Perspective
- Served as Community Coordinator for The International Association of Child Sleep Consultants (2020 - 2023)
- Developed and led FEDANT accredited courses in Baby Massage, Baby Yoga, a Diploma in Family Centred Infant Sleep, and Potty Training Consultancy
Featured in
As Featured in....
- BBC Radio Ulster
- Belfast Live
- Newsletter
- Cheeky Rascals Podcast
- Belfast Live Parenting Podcast
- Parentline Podcast
About Settled Petals
Settled Petals specialises in Infant Sleep, Potty Training, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga.
Settled Petals was founded in 2018, with a commitment to supporting families and professionals in the areas of Infant Sleep, Potty Training, Baby Massage and Baby Yoga.
Offering a range of services including Online Resources for Parents, 1:1 Support in Sleep Consultancy and Potty Training, Accredited Training and Expert Advice and Support to Corporates, Baby Brands and Charities
Are you feeling overwhelmed with so much conflicting information online?
Do you want to support your child to meet their Sleep or Potty Training potential, in a way which is aligned with their individual needs and personality and consistent with your parenting style? Which is evidence-based and compiled by a child development professional with over 20 years experience supporting children and families?
Our instant access resources are grounded in child development and evidence based practice. They explain the science behind sleep and potty training, empowering parents to gain information on these key areas of child development.
The guides can be accessed instantly, sharing content on how to implement age appropriate strategies within your home, in a Family-Centred way.
You can log in and out of these resources at any time, which means you have the tools you need to support your child when required.
Instant Access Resources for:
1:1 Support for Sleep Consultancy and Potty Training
We also offer 1:1 support calls for those who would prefer tailormade recommendations and support in relation to Infant Sleep and Potty Training.
These packages involve a 1:1 consultation with child development professional Susan Wallace, who will take into account your child's individual needs, and your parenting style, to curate a tailormade support plan grounded in child development. Susan is both a Sleep Consultant and Potty Training Consultant.
Accredited Training
Susan supports individuals launch or expand their own infant consultancy ventures, offering accredited, evidence-based courses in:
- Baby Massage Teacher Training
- Baby Yoga Instructor Training
- Family Centred Infant Sleep (to become a Certified Sleep Consultant)
- Potty Training Consultancy (to become a Certified Potty Training Consultant).
All 4 courses have been accredited by FEDANT (Federation of Antenatal Educators). This allows graduates of the programmes to join the FEDANT register (optional), allowing potential clients assurances that you have met the high standards in knowledge and skillset required by FEDANT's panel. Allowing you to set up a business which is grounded in evidence based practice.
The online training courses are are also suitable for those who already work within early years settings and for those who support families with young children - such as midwifes, social workers, family support workers and health visitors.
We prioritise a Family-Centred approach, tailoring support plans for individual families and assisting individuals in starting their own businesses.
Accredited training, offered online, accommodates your schedule without fixed start or end dates. Susan is on hand to support throughout your studies. Continuous access to exclusive Facebook groups for students and graduates ensures peer support.
Expert Child Development Guidance
We offer support to Corporate Organisations, by providing expert sleep and potty support to employees. Supporting employees to gain a quality home / work balance, whilst supporting productivity, health and wellbeing. Partnerships have included Power NI, NIE and Morgan Stanley.
By offering expert support and guidance to Baby Brands, we support businesses to ensure that their products are safe, meet the needs of parents and that their advertising and ethos are grounded in child development. Ensuring that their brands are known and trusted by customers for quality advice and products
We have supplied expert guidance to News Channels, Radio Shows and Podcasts. By providing up to date, evidence based information on child development, sleep support and potty training, such channels can ensure quality information for their readers and listeners.