Parental Brain Mastery
Integrate Science. Initiate Transformation
Fast-track Edition (March 6th to May 27th 2026)
Start Date: March 6th 2026
Become a Leading Expert in Parental Brain Science & Maternal Care - Get Certified with Parental Brain Mastery
Parenthood is the most profound brain change in adult human life. Understanding this science is essential if you want to guide parents with confidence and impact.
Are you ready to take your practice to the next level and become a true catalyst for transformation in the lives of the families you serve?
Are you ready to replace outdated myths with evidence-based strategies that empower parents and protect infant mental health?
If you answered yes, you're in the right place to gain the neuroscience-based tools to amplify your impact and leave a legacy of healthier, happier families.
After this immersive training, you’ll have the neuroscience-backed skills to…
Apply the power of parental brain science to create a nurturing environment that allows parents to flourish and grow.
Gain the tools to help parents confidently navigate the myths and misconceptions that often cloud their judgement and instill in them an unwavering sense of confidence in their caregiving role.
Keep up with the latest research in the field of parental brain science and access knowledge that is not yet widely available, allowing you to provide the best possible care and support to the families you serve.
This is your opportunity to master the science of parental brain science and seamlessly integrate evidence-based insights into your passion for supporting parents
Why study with me?
Hello! I’m Rocío Zunini, PhD
As both a mom and a neuroscientist, I’ve seen firsthand how understanding the science of the parental brain can transform the lives of parents—and the work of the professionals who support them.
In Parental Brain Mastery, you’ll discover how to harness this powerful neuroscience to elevate your practice and create lasting change for the families you serve.
My own journey as a parent and scientist has shown me just how life-changing this knowledge can be. That’s why I’m passionate about sharing it with you—so you can guide parents with confidence, break through outdated myths, and make a deeper impact.
If you’re ready to step into the future of parental and infant mental health support, let’s begin this journey together.
Inside, you’ll discover the tools, science, and strategies to elevate your practice and transform lives
Learn the 9 key principles of the parental brain and apply them to your practice—empowering you to elevate your passion to transform families, and fulfill the mission you were called to do
The Parental Brain Way
This course is uniquely designed to explore the incredible journey parents go through and how understanding the parental brain can help them truly flourish.
Through groundbreaking neuroscience principles, you’ll gain powerful insights to elevate your practice and profoundly transform the lives of the families you support.
With my neuroscience background and extensive training, I’ve distilled hundreds of scientific studies into clear, everyday language—so you can access the latest research without getting lost in academic jargon.
You’ll have a rich collection of practical information and resources at your fingertips, empowering you to help your clients make parenting more meaningful, joyful, and manageable.
Are you ready to embark on a transformative journey—mastering the 9 powerful principles of parental brain science—that will deepen your understanding and change how you support families forever?
What your fellow practitioners have to say about Parental Brain Mastery
A detailed look at what's inside:
Ongoing Access to Modules: Videos + Manuals
Module 1: Introduction
Types of changes in the parental brain
Anatomy of the parental brain
How the human parental brain differs from other mammals
A model of how the parental brain works
Module 2: Pregnancy
Types of changes during pregnancy
Association of brain changes to parental behavior
The importance of parental brain changes
Module 3: The Parental Caregiving Network
The parental caregiving and it's sub network
Function of each sub-network (motivation, vigilance, emotion regulation and empathy networks)
The brains of mothers and fathers
Module 4: The Environment
Sensitive periods in parental life
How experience of labor, birth, the hour after birth, and feeding influence the parental brain
Time dependant plasticity in the parental brain
Module 5: Biobehavioral Synchrony
Types of changes in the parental brain
Anatomy of the parental brain
How the human parental brain differes from other mammals
A model of how the parental brain works
Module 6: Oxytocin
How oxytocin functions during the sensitive periods
Pathways that activate oxytocin
Intergenerational transmission of oxytocin
Module 7: Emotional Regulation and Empathy
Role of the emotional regulation network and how to fine tune it
Importance of co-regulation
Role of the empathy network and how to fine tune it
The power of parental reflective function
The science of mindful parenting
Module 8: Attachment
Attachment and hidden regulators
Attachment formation and implicit memory
The role of the right hemisphere and limbic system in the parental brain
How the parental brain shapes the infant brain
Module 9: Intergenerational Legacy
Epigenetics and how it shapes the brain
Intergenerational transmission of attachment styles
Attachment styles and the parental brain
Adult attachment and how it shapes the parental brain
Module 10: Alloparents
The cooperative breeding hypothesis
Cooperative breeding and the brain
The brains of grandmothers
Attachment formation with other caregivers
Two Ready-to-Teach Classes for the Parents in your Care
Designed for professionals to help parents unlock the power of their parental brain
With these classes (one prenatal and one postnatal), you’ll not only equip parents with powerful, neuroscience-backed tools—they can truly transform lives—but you’ll also elevate your professional profile. This comprehensive training will position you as a leader in your field, open doors to a wider audience, expand your impact in your community, and help you get your offers into the hands of the people who need them most.
With these classes you will help parents:
Strengthen their connection with their baby through attuned communication
Build emotional confidence and resilience
Create an environment that supports emotional and cognitive growth in their babies
PLUS Get Access to a RESOURCE VAULT for Parents
Ready-to-use guides, exercises, and questionnaires you can bring straight into your work with parents. These tools will save you hours of prep time, deepen your impact, and give the parents in your care life-changing results.
Guide to bond with their baby during pregnancy
Guide and questionnaire to prepare for labor and birth
Reflection exercise to explore their values as parents
Exercise to commit to their baby with responsive care
Guide to feeding their baby in an oxytocin-rich, love-filled way
Guide to triggering oxytocin through touch
Self-awareness practice to wire the emotion regulation network with mindfulness
Practice to wire the empathy network and develop reflective capacity
Practices to wire the emotion regulation network through both top-down and bottom-up regulation
Questionnaire for parents to examine their childhood
Questionnaire for parents to examine their attachment patterns
Practice to building good implicit memories in their baby
Guide to creating an attachment environment with extended family
Guide for parents to build their support network
Guide and questionnaire to help parents choose caregivers or daycare
Guide to forming attachment with and transitioning to new caregivers
AND MORE!!!!
LIVE Group Experiential Sessions with me, Dr Rocio Zunini
10 live group experiential sessions every Wednesday, 5 to 6:30 pm Central European Time. Recordings will be available.
Practical applications and experiential work with the material, so you know in your body and heart what it is like to apply parental brain science.
Get your specific questions answered.
Talk to me about what you are passionate about and where you need more guidance in your practice
More from colleagues in your field
"This course is a must all practitioners who are working with parents"
"This course has been fantastic! I have been blown away by how much our brains change as we become parents and Rocio has a lovely way of breaking down the complex research into easy to understand concepts. Rocio is so generous with her teachings and her passion for sharing this knowledge shines through in every call." - Claire, Hypnobirthing and Matrescence Teacher
"The Parental Brain for Professionals course is a gold mine"
"Rocio is a wealth of information. I’m a child development expert and learning from Rocio has just intensified my mission to support parents of young children, starting at conception.
The knowledge I gained from The Parental Brain for Professionals course not only confirmed many instinctual beliefs I had but most importantly will help me be a better parenting mentor to expecting and new parents.
I really enjoyed how Rocio distills the scientific data into bite-size comprehensible knowledge that I can actually apply and transmit to parents.
Knowledge is power. There’s a lot of trending ‘mis information’ out there and having science-backed data gives you the confidence to continue sharing important meaningful knowledge to better humanity one family at a time.
Jeanne-Marie, Parenting Mentor
"I signed up to this course at the last minute and am so glad I did!"
"I really enjoyed the Parental Brain course; so many useful nuggets to share with parents. I love learning about the science behind why it makes sense to keep infants close to their parents, and how doing so supports the changes that parents' brains undergo as part of the process of nurturing their babies. Rocio is knowledgeable and passionate about the topic and on top of that is a delightful person to impart this learning. She has created a wealth of resources to complement the course material which will no doubt come in useful in my own work with parents. Thank you Rocio!" - Tricia, Doula, Lactation Consultant, Holistic Sleep Coach (& mum of 3!)
"This course was a crucial part of puzzle that made me understand how I have a real tool to help parents"
"I am so astounded by this knowledge. It is of real value for anybody, but as professionals, we have that extra authority. It is essential to share this and support each other on the way, making this more practically available and not in textbooks." - Katja, Midwife, BirthTrauma Resolution-Practitioner
If you support parents and babies - from the first heartbeat to the first steps - this training is for you.
This is for you if:
You work with parents and infants - whether as a pediatrician, midwife, doula, lactation consultant, sleep specialist, therapist, educator, or any other role supporting families in the early years
You’re passionate about blending science with practical tools to help parents make informed decisions
You want to bust myths and challenge societal pressures that contribute to stress and self-doubt in parents
You’re committed to supporting both parental and infant mental health through your work
Cherry on Top BONUS
Masterclass on Nurturing Sleep for the Parental Brain with Dr Greer Kirshenbaum
This masterclass is the perfect companion to Parental Brain Mastery
In this essential training wtih Dr Greer Kirshenbaum, you'll discover how to support parents in getting the restorative sleep they need to survive and thrive.
You will learn:
What sleep really is and why it matters so much for the parental brain
How to increase sleep pressure naturally - so sleep becomes easier
How to create a sleep environment that actually promotes rest
Practical ways to get more sleep, even in the midst of early parenting
When you combine cutting-edge parental brain insights with this masterclass on Greer's science-backed sleep strategies, you'll be equipped to support parents on a whole new level - transforming exhaustion into restoration, and helping shape the mental health of the next generation
Extra BONUS
Parental Brain Method Workshop
I’m sure you’ve seen this scenario: a parent, trying their best for their baby, feeling confused and overwhelmed by all the advice from experts, books, and social media. How does that make you feel as a professional? Discouraged, sad, disheartened? You want to help—but you don’t want to give yet another set of prescriptive instructions.
This is exactly what you’ll learn to navigate in the Parent Brain Method Workshop. You’ll discover my 4-step method, developed using parental brain science principles, and learn how to apply it in one-on-one or group coaching sessions.
After working with you, parents will be able to filter advice through their own parental brain, feel empowered in their decisions, and remember their experience with you as truly transformative.
Extra BONUS
Course on Fine-Tuning the Parental Brain to Support Infant Sleep
Did you know the parental brain is at its most malleable in early parenthood? That means it’s a golden window for learning, growth, and change—and a perfect opportunity to support infant sleep.
In this mini bonus course, I’ll show you exactly what I do in my coaching sessions so you can guide parents to better sleep outcomes—without burnout or overwhelm. Perfect for sleep coaches or any practitioner who finds parents asking about sleep, this bonus gives you the tools to help families feel confident, empowered, and rested.
By the end, you’ll be able to help parents transform their approach to infant sleep—and make your guidance unforgettable.
Investment and Payment Plans
The financial exchange for my offering is €875 when paid in full.
Flexible payment plans are available:
Two months: €438 per month. Total €876
Four months: €220 per month. Total €880
This investment is a gesture of devotion to your calling and your intention to bring the care families deserve into the world.
Partial scholarships are available for applicants living in countries not classified by the World Bank as high-income, where currency exchange rates make the program financially inaccessible. Please email me to request the application.
The Buzz is Real
Imagine a World...
Where parents have their knowledge, support and resources they need to thrive
That prioritizes and values nurturing and caregiving
That embodies the wisdom of "how to" for human flourishing
With the latest advances in neuroscience, WE ALREADY HAVE the knowledge to make this a reality
We just need to EMBED it into our culture
This is where YOU come in
Join me in this movement and be a catalyst for change
Got Questions? I've got Answers
I'm busy, how much time will I need to complete the Parental Brain Mastery Program?
The fast-track edition is 12 weeks. You will need approximately 3 hours a week.
Is this live or pre-recorded?
It is a hybrid of pre-recorded lessons and live group sessions. However, everything is recorded. Live attendance is not a requirement if you can´t make them.
Will I get support or is it self-study?
YES, you get direct support from Dr. Rocio. She is available in the live sessions and by email.
What are the course requirements?
Fill out the feedback forms for each module
Write a review/discussion piece on parental brain science
Write a case study where you applied the science and/or used the resources from the course
Teach the class to a parent or a group of parents (online or in person) and complete a written report
Is there a deadline on the certification requirements?
You have 1 year to get certified, starting after the last day of the course. If you complete the certification after 1 year, there will be a fee of €100
Will I get lifetime access to the materials?
Yes, you have ongoing access to the course content. The live sessions for your particular cohort will be available for 2 years, however, you will always have accesss to sessions from future cohorts.
Are there payment plan options?
Yes, please see the check out page for payment plan options
Is there a refund policy?
Yes. A refund may be granted if you ask for it BEFORE the first live group session starts.
Certification Requirements
This is a professional program where you can become a certified Parental Brain Educator.
You have 1 year to get certified, starting after the last day of the course. If you complete the certification after 1 year, there will be a fee of €100
You will need to be certified in order to teach the ready-to-go class to parents.
The requirements are:
Fill out the feedback forms for each module
Write a review/discussion piece on parental brain science
Write a case study where you applied the science and/or used the resources from the course
Teach the class to a parent or a group of parents (online or in person) and complete a written report
More words about Parental Brain Mastery
Parental Brain Mastery should be required study for professionals working with parents and children. The information has been so useful for me both personally and professionally and it included many fascinating facts that I can't wait to share in my program.
The program provides insight into the adaptability of the parental brain during pregnancy, upon the arrival of baby and so much more.
The course materials, videos and resources are packed with in-depth information from the very knowledgeable Dr Rocio. I love the way she has organized the content. It is easy to follow. She has gone above and beyond to create this course and added many research studies to repsent her findings.
Other than the invaluable course, what impressed me most was Rocio's humility, enthusiasm and dedication to share this work.
Kaurobi Pandit, Mom of 2.
Hypnobirthing, Infant Massage, Pregnancy Yoga
Have more questions or need to talk it through?
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