Values, Mission & Vision

1). I Believe in Children First
I advocate for children. What is the most supportive plan of action for the child as an individual, while working within the context of the family.
2). I Believe in Presence
I believe the power of presence is the most critical element for secure relationships. The nuclear family is the place to build and practice relationships skills. Therefore, the more we show up now in our family systems for our children, the more successful they will be in the future.
3). I Believe in Family Focused Systems
A family focused system asks the question: What would serve us as a family? Kid-focused and parent-focused are singular focus. A family focus takes into account the entire system, which begins a conversation of how to honor and balance the needs of all involved.
4). I Believe in Play
I believe that all of us need opportunities for play: children and adults. Play provides an opportunity to deepen connection to self, others, and most importantly, maintain a lightness of heart. Laughter in our homes, classrooms, and early childhood centers is essential.
5). I Believe in Community
I believe we all need community in order to learn and grow. Healthy communities offer reflection, inspiration, and a place to stand when things get difficult. Actively engaging in a community that provides support, strength, and solid ground brings more peace and joy to families.

Vision

Early childhood centers are struggling to train, retain, and pay teachers appropriately. Teachers are underpaid, unprepared for the challenges of the classroom, and often times exhausted. Administrators are overwhelmed with the task of preparing teachers and engaging with parents, while maintaining a balanced budget. Parents are raising babies and children in a whole new world of technology, information, and high pressure. The systems are strained and stressed.

As an advocate for early childhood education and psychotherapist, I inform, inspire, and interact with parents, teachers, and stakeholders to create systems that function with more consistency, clarity, and positive purpose for young children, especially for infants and toddlers.

Mission

I ask the question: What needs to shift or change to make space for the essential building blocks of relationship – presence, care, connection, and play?

I consult with families and administrators to work with identified challenging behaviors at school and bridging the communication gap with parents.

I consult with parents, teachers, and administration to collaborate and co-create the best possible environment for young children. Both places need to be consistent and nurturing for the foundational skills needed to be successful in school and life.

I give inspirational presentations to parents, teachers, and administrators about the importance of the work they do with young children.

I provide presentations for early childhood centers providing psycho-education classes on attachment theory, brain states, and social-emotional topics for a deeper understanding of early childhood ages and stages.