My Unique Approach…
I understand that professional learning and consulting is as much about ‘having all of the best information’ as it is to connect on a real, human-level. My mission is to thoughtfully weave together left-brain (logical & analytical) and right-brain (creativity & intuition) modalities to ensure my audiences are empowered with the forefront, research-validated knowledge AND a deeper “inner-knowing” about their practice.
My sessions focus on elevating the Well-Being of Children and Educators in today’s context, across a full-scope of topics in Early Childhood Education and Care. Utilizing my 15 years of experience in the field and an extensive dual-knowledge of Early Learning and Psychology, I offer sessions focused on:
~Play and Resiliency
~Meeting Up with Children’s BIG Emotions
~Children’s Well-Being and the Role of Attachment
~The ‘Well’ Educator
~Creativity and Courage in Early Learning Programs
~Neurodivergence and Belonging
~Childhood Trauma-Aware Classrooms
…and more!

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Mary Hewitt MPEd(ECE) RECE BEd BA (Psychology) of Unlocking Childhood is a compelling educator, speaker, writer, and consultant, specializing in the Well-Being of Children and Educators. She has been practicing in the Early Learning field for the past 15 years, and in that time, has utilized her knowledge of Education, Care, and Psychology to develop impactful practices that promote the well-being of children and educators.
Mary credits her eclectic experiences in the field, extensive education, and neurodivergent mind for her dynamic approach–and is passionate about sharing it with the world by way of professional development, consulting, and writing!
Mary lives in rural Ontario with her husband and three dogs, whom she adores.


