“Professional development is much more than traini

“Professional development is much more than training.
It’s an ongoing commitment to personal and collective growth, an invitation to curiosity, and a renewal of openness.” ✨

Surprise e-mails from clients after sessions are s

Surprise e-mails from clients after sessions are so, so special💛 I feel so fortunate to be doing this work together with you!
My 2026 schedule is shaping up quickly, and I can’t wait to see what this year will bring!
Let’s go! 🪄✨

📌 Looking forward to a month full of connection, r

📌 Looking forward to a month full of connection, reflection, and joy! ✨
This year, I'm kicking off 2026 with some terrific PD offerings all across Ontario!

I hope to see you there!

A new poem/reflection today on some of the big ide

A new poem/reflection today on some of the big ideas we discuss a lot as Educators.
Happy Friday💛

#engagement #expression #well-being #belonging #howdoeslearninghappen

Thanks for the memories! 🎉 2025 was a pivotal year

Thanks for the memories! 🎉
2025 was a pivotal year for Unlocking Childhood, full of new relationships, deepened practice, and personal transformation—and I can’t wait to share what I’ve got in store for 2026!🤫🤭…

With so much gratitude, thank you for supporting a dream come true 💛

Wishing you all a beautiful new year, and I hope our paths continue to cross along the way! ✨

I had a phenomenal time at this year's NAEYC confe

I had a phenomenal time at this year's NAEYC conference!💛

Offering my session was such an honour-- but equally memorable were the stories and insights many folks shared with me after my session.

I also set a very clear goal for myself as a learner: to grow my understanding of equity, anti-bias education, and advocacy in ECE. Fortunately, I was able to attend sessions that helped me work towards this goal in meaningful ways.

Thank you to the @naeyc for the opportunity to Lead & Learn! ✨

✈️Come with me…to the NAEYC Annual Conference in O

✈️Come with me…to the NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando!🍊🗺️
Today, I’m off to deliver my session, here we go!✨

☀️So thrilled to have arrived in Florida for the N

☀️So thrilled to have arrived in Florida for the NAEYC’s Annual Conference! Tomorrow, I’ll be speaking on how to nurture 🤍Childhood-Trauma Informed Programs🤍in the Early Years!
We often talk about trauma in the context of adulthood and its impact on adult-aged individuals. The truth is, trauma is extremely common in the Early Years, and Childhood (or ‘Developmental’) Trauma is VASTLY different than adult-onset traumatic experiences—because it’s rooted in the child’s key foundations for life.

Childhood Trauma impacts fundamental things like: Early Attachment, Connection, the Sense of Self, Safety & Trust, Mental/Physical Health, and even the child’s DNA.🧬
This session offers a thoughtful blend of: current research from the field, information & practical applications, real-life stories, and reflection.

I’ve been heavily invested in this work for years, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned—from the hard facts on the impacts of Childhood Trauma to the UNDENIABLE HOPE of community, true resiliency, and healing❤️‍🩹

I hope to see you there✨

🗓️📆 8 more days until I speak at the NAEYC’s Annua

🗓️📆 8 more days until I speak at the NAEYC’s Annual Conference in Orlando! 🌴☀️

The Topic: Trauma-Informed Care in ECE ❤️‍🩹
I hope to see you there! 🫶

#naeyc #naeycconference #earlychildhoodeducation #traumainformedcare #childrenswellbeing #earlylearning

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“Professional development is much more than traini

“Professional development is much more than training.
It’s an ongoing commitment to personal and collective growth, an invitation to curiosity, and a renewal of openness.” ✨

Surprise e-mails from clients after sessions are s

Surprise e-mails from clients after sessions are so, so special💛 I feel so fortunate to be doing this work together with you!
My 2026 schedule is shaping up quickly, and I can’t wait to see what this year will bring!
Let’s go! 🪄✨

📌 Looking forward to a month full of connection, r

📌 Looking forward to a month full of connection, reflection, and joy! ✨
This year, I'm kicking off 2026 with some terrific PD offerings all across Ontario!

I hope to see you there!

A new poem/reflection today on some of the big ide

A new poem/reflection today on some of the big ideas we discuss a lot as Educators.
Happy Friday💛

#engagement #expression #well-being #belonging #howdoeslearninghappen

Thanks for the memories! 🎉 2025 was a pivotal year

Thanks for the memories! 🎉
2025 was a pivotal year for Unlocking Childhood, full of new relationships, deepened practice, and personal transformation—and I can’t wait to share what I’ve got in store for 2026!🤫🤭…

With so much gratitude, thank you for supporting a dream come true 💛

Wishing you all a beautiful new year, and I hope our paths continue to cross along the way! ✨

I had a phenomenal time at this year's NAEYC confe

I had a phenomenal time at this year's NAEYC conference!💛

Offering my session was such an honour-- but equally memorable were the stories and insights many folks shared with me after my session.

I also set a very clear goal for myself as a learner: to grow my understanding of equity, anti-bias education, and advocacy in ECE. Fortunately, I was able to attend sessions that helped me work towards this goal in meaningful ways.

Thank you to the @naeyc for the opportunity to Lead & Learn! ✨

✈️Come with me…to the NAEYC Annual Conference in O

✈️Come with me…to the NAEYC Annual Conference in Orlando!🍊🗺️
Today, I’m off to deliver my session, here we go!✨

☀️So thrilled to have arrived in Florida for the N

☀️So thrilled to have arrived in Florida for the NAEYC’s Annual Conference! Tomorrow, I’ll be speaking on how to nurture 🤍Childhood-Trauma Informed Programs🤍in the Early Years!
We often talk about trauma in the context of adulthood and its impact on adult-aged individuals. The truth is, trauma is extremely common in the Early Years, and Childhood (or ‘Developmental’) Trauma is VASTLY different than adult-onset traumatic experiences—because it’s rooted in the child’s key foundations for life.

Childhood Trauma impacts fundamental things like: Early Attachment, Connection, the Sense of Self, Safety & Trust, Mental/Physical Health, and even the child’s DNA.🧬
This session offers a thoughtful blend of: current research from the field, information & practical applications, real-life stories, and reflection.

I’ve been heavily invested in this work for years, and I can’t wait to share what I’ve learned—from the hard facts on the impacts of Childhood Trauma to the UNDENIABLE HOPE of community, true resiliency, and healing❤️‍🩹

I hope to see you there✨

🗓️📆 8 more days until I speak at the NAEYC’s Annua

🗓️📆 8 more days until I speak at the NAEYC’s Annual Conference in Orlando! 🌴☀️

The Topic: Trauma-Informed Care in ECE ❤️‍🩹
I hope to see you there! 🫶

#naeyc #naeycconference #earlychildhoodeducation #traumainformedcare #childrenswellbeing #earlylearning

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