Our Partners
+ HiMama
HiMama is an app loved by educators and families worldwide that facilitates open communication with families and enables contactless operation of your center, from documentation to payments. HiMama aims to improve the learning outcomes of children aged 0-5 and provides free resources to educators and families. For more information check out the website: https://www.himama.com/
Be sure to read the full article on the ways that childcare is changing to better support families: https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2021/9/23/focus-on-family-care
+ CARA WYSONG, TEACHER AND TUTOR, M.ED. SPECIAL EDUCATION
“I am a Special Education Teacher in Long Beach Unified School District. This year (2020) is my 15th year, and the last four of them have been as a Resource Specialist, a Mild Moderate Algebra teacher at a large, comprehensive high school. My students are 9th-12th graders, with mild to moderate disabilities. I have also worked as a Resource Specialist for a K-8 school for the first 10 years.”
“Students (K-12) have a need to stay focused on their goals, and keep their motivation up. With School moving to different types of learning forums, students will need different types of support. I am here to help you figure out what your child’s tutoring needs are, and support them with meeting their goals.”
Inquire about available services: Virtual Tutoring Services Group on Facebook
Read about Intervention and Inclusion here: https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2020/9/20/seeking-truth
+ SERGIO JAIMES-VIGARAY, HEALTH, FITNESS, AND WELLNESS COACH
“My name is Sergio Jaimes-Vigaray and I am an Online Movement & Thought Leader. I’ve been a certified Health, Fitness & Wellness Coach since 2013 and my passion is helping Parents with Young Children create resilient Bodies & Minds without stepping foot in a commercial gym. With this increased mental, physical & spiritual self-confidence parents can create “movement memories” with their children and be an example of positive Health, Fitness & Wellness. I was born and raised on the island of Maui (Hawai’i) after High School I attended the University of Hawai’i at Manoa where I attained a BA in Communications, and a Minor Certificate in Speech.”
Learn more about Sergio’s “Rooted Parent Movement” and “Positive High System” Programs:
Connect with Sergio on Facebook and Instagram @positivehighsystem or by e-mail: serge@positivehighsystem.com
Check out my article on Movement, Mindset, and Montessori with an interview of Sergio: https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2020/8/25/movement-and-mindsetnbsp
+ EVE FERGUSON, TEACHER AND CERTIFIED HEALTH AND WELLNESS COACH AT CHILLED OUT MAMAS COACHING
“I’ve always loved helping people. I started out in education because I found so much joy in seeing children grow and develop as a result of something I taught them. But, after 15 years in education, it began to take its toll on me. Once I had my own children I found it extremely difficult to balance work, home, and all of the other commitments I had going on. At the core, I wanted to live a happier, healthier life, and ultimately help others do the same. So, I enrolled at the Institute of Integrative Nutrition and began my journey of becoming a certified health and wellness coach. As my business progressed, I realized that my true passion was in helping busy moms like myself overcome stress and anxiety, so that they could be better for themselves and their families. And, that is how Chilled Out Mamas was birthed. I knew that if I could help to shift the atmosphere in the life of each mom I coached, it would have a ripple effect into the community and the world. So, it would be my small contribution to helping the world be a better place for us all.”
Find more information about Eve’s programs: www.chilledoutmamas.com
Be in touch: chilledoutmamas@gmail.com
Check out my article on Seeking Joy with an interview of Eve: https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2020/8/8/claim-your-inner-champion
+ LEAH LUCAS, SCHOOL COUNSELOR, LMSW (AND ASPIRING ARTIST)
“My name is Leah Lucas. I am a wife and mother of two (ages 10 & 6). I have been working in the Children's Mental Health field for the last 14 years. I have experience in residential treatment, in home and outpatient child and family therapy, facilitating social skills groups for children and adults with developmental disabilities, and adult outpatient therapy. I am a Licensed Master Social Worker and currently provide social emotional supports in an elementary school setting. In my free time I enjoy watercolor and acrylic painting, reading fictional books, making custom vinyl shirts, puzzles, kayaking and hiking.” Talk about JOY, if you would like to see some of Leah’s artwork, please visit her Facebook page.
Check out my article on Seeking Joy with an interview of Leah!
+ MS. JULIE BILLINGSLEY, MUSICIAN, TEACHER EDUCATOR, AND MUSIC SPECIALIST
“Having taught in Canada, Switzerland, England, Romania, Scotland and the USA, Miss Julie is a heavily experienced Pre-K through 5th grade teacher. Miss Julie uses instruments and materials from all over the world to promote child development while capturing the attention and imagination of all of her children. Miss Julie provides accredited and supplementary teacher trainings...she is also certified by the Maryland State Department of Education as an Advanced Trainer of Trainers.”
Use promo code "FREE" for a free download! Check out some of Miss Julie’s FABULOUS recordings for children.
Read about the benefits of music and music education!
+ GABRIELE NICOLET, HEAD TODDLER WHISPERER, SPEECH THERAPY AND PARENT COACHING, SPEECHKIDS, LLC
“My practice offers full speech and language evaluations, which include 1 to 2 hours of formal testing, an informal observation, and a written report. We also offer informal consultations as well as therapy for all types of feeding, speech and language disorders and delays. Recently, we began offering parent mentoring services as well for parents who find their children’s behavior hard to manage or understand.” Checking out Gabriele’s book, The Gift of Speech, which is available on Amazon.
Check out their available services!
E-mail Speech Kids or Call: (202) 306-0505
Read about the benefits of speech and language therapy and early intervention.
+ DR. JEAN THORPE-WILLIAMS, DNP, CRNP, CNE, CCRN, CCM, NURSE PRACTITIONER AND HEALTH & WELLNESS COACH WITH ADAPTIVE HEALTH LIFESTYLE
“Jean Thorpe-Williams is a mom and health coach who specializes in helping busy women learn to become the healthiest versions of themselves. As a doctorate prepared nurse practitioner, Jean uses her nursing knowledge to provide sound recommendations for health & wellness, as well as health promotion, and disease management. With the fast-paced lifestyle of today, she knows how critical it is to provide easy strategies to incorporate healthy choices into her clients’ daily life, as they embark on a healthier lifestyle journey. In addition to working as a nurse practitioner & nurse educator, Jean is founder of Adaptive Health Lifestyle, LLC.”
Inquire about available services through Facebook: Adaptive Health Lifestyle Group with NP Jean or at her website adaptivehealthlifestyle.com
Purchase to watch the Seminar on Healthy Eating in Challenging Time for Adults and Children
+ AZIZI DAVIS, LCSW, MS. ED., SPECIAL EDUCATION TEACHER AND CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER
“As a full-time special education teacher and a part time clinical social worker, Azizi Davis has over a decade of experience in fostering the well-roundedness of the whole child. She believes that given the appropriate supports, every child has the ability to reach his/her highest potential. Through her work with children ranging from ages birth to 18 years, she has witnessed firsthand, her philosophy of every child having the ability to learn, brought to fruition. She has rendered academic support to students with varying levels and classifications of disabilities, as well as social and psychological support.
Azizi’s extensive travels have brought her face to face with the great wide world and ways in which we are molded by widening our horizons. She has traveled to over 45 countries and captured beautiful pictures and memories. She is also a fashion blogger and has started an Instagram page @traveltheworldwithzee where she features everyday fashion, lifestyle and her travels.”
Purchase to watch the Seminar on Healthy Eating in Challenging Time for Adults and Children
+ DR. DAN SHAPIRO, MD, DEVELOPMENTAL AND BEHAVIORAL PEDIATRICIAN
“I came from my hometown of East Lansing, Michigan to attend medical school at George Washington University in D.C. My Pediatric Residency training was at Children’s Hospital in DC. Then I practiced Pediatric and Adolescent Medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland for 13 years before shifting my focus to Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. I enjoy seeing children and consulting with parents in my home office. I also observe children and collaborate with educators at dozens of area schools. I developed the Parent Child Journey and Excursions Programs, offering these behavior management training courses throughout Greater Washington and internationally online. I am the author of numerous articles and three books: Parent Child Journey: An Individualized Approach to Raising Your Challenging Child, Parent Child Excursions: ADHD, Anxiety and Autism and Raph’s Tale, a children’s book on developmental difference. I am a Fellow of the American Academy of Pediatrics and a member of the Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. I am married with 4 children and 2 grandchildren- all wonderfully different. My hobbies include music, reading and floating down the Potomac in a kayak.” – www.parentchildjourney.com
Three books now available and linked on The Parent Child Journey website: http://www.parentchildjourney.com
Check out the article, Processing Big Emotions for more information from Dr. Dan Shapiro: https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2021/1/28/processing-big-emotionsnbsp
+ ERIS AUBRIE BUSEY, STUDENT AUTHOR
About Eris: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11320843/
Purchase her book, Dad Gone by Eris Aubrie Busey
Check out the article, Processing Big Emotions for more information on Eris’ experience and writing her first book:
https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2021/1/28/processing-big-emotionsnbsp
+ BERNARDO SALCIDO III, M. ED., TEACHER, ADMINISTRATOR, PARENT COACH, AND FOUNDER OF CONNECTING WITH TEENS
“During his career as a teacher, coach, administrator, and father Bernardo has learned to respectfully and effectively build relationships with teenagers. His ideas are simple, come from real life experience, and have worked with teenagers from all types of backgrounds. This success he shares with you on your journey to a better relationship with your teen.
Want a better relationship with your teen? connecTEEN helps parents build meaningful relationships using proven strategies. These easy to learn techniques have resulted in countless successes throughout the author’s 18 years of experience and will eliminate the parent-teenager divide.
Parents who read connecTEEN will... Build mutual trust and respect Limit parent vs. teen confrontation Embrace forgiveness to help teens grow Learn patience so teens accept responsibility”
Check out his website! Email Bernardo
Check out the article, Processing Big Emotions for more information from Bernardo and how to connect with teens:
https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2021/1/28/processing-big-emotionsnbsp
+ EVAN WEISBERG, FOUNDER AND TUTOR, TUTORS WHO CARE
“My name is Evan Weisberg. I am 35 years old and I have been in the tutoring business since I came out of college. When I graduated college in 2008, we had one of the worst economic recessions throughout history. There were more jobs firing people than hiring them at the time. Even with my bachelor's degree in English, I was forced to take more than one part-time job. Eventually, I came across an ad on craigslist for a company in Davie, FL that was looking for tutors. I applied and towards the end of the year they finally called me in for an interview. After five minutes of the interview, the owner of the company told me that I will make a great tutor. Fast Forward two years later, I had worked for a bunch of tutoring companies and studied the business through experience. Finally, I decided to start my own business, which officially happened in December 2010. From December 2010-2017, I self operated Tutors Who Care in three main counties in Florida, specifically Palm Beach, Broward, and Dade, though I had some clients on the Treasure Coast as well. In 2017, I hired my first tutor and started to take the operation and management roles of my company. Fast forward 4 years later and we are all over Florida, Maryland, New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, and Massachusetts.”
Find out more about the services offered!
For additional Tutors who care resources click here!
Check out Evan's feature on the news.
Watch for an article featuring Evan and Tutors Who Care, coming soon!
+ LINDSAY WEINSTOCK, B.ED., CERTIFIED PEDIATRIC SLEEP CONSULTANT
My name is Lindsay and I am a Pediatric Sleep Consultant and the founder of @dreamcometruesleepconsulting. I am also a mom to two adorable boys (I may be slightly biased), hold a Bachelor of Arts (honors), a Bachelor of Education and a Graduate Certificate in Autism and Behavioral Sciences.
I decided to become a sleep consultant because I have personally experienced both the highs and lows of children’s sleep habits and I appreciate the importance of sleep for the entire family. I enjoy working in partnership with families to understand their personal goals and creating individualized sleep plans that utilize gentle sleep methods. My goal as a sleep consultant is to support, educate, empower and cheer my client’s on throughout their journey to a good night’s sleep.
She can be reached through her website: https://www.dreamcometruesleepconsulting.com
Check out the full article, with an interview from Lindsay: https://www.homedayhero.com/blog-1/2021/2/17/big-changes-and-sleep-regressions
+ LAUREN CAFRITZ, FOUNDER AND DIRECTOR OF VITALITY BREATH, AUTHOR
Certified in Integrative Breathwork, Transformational Breath®, Reiki, Yoga and Ayurveda My name is Lauren Chelec Cafritz. I am the founder and director of Vitality Breath and the author of Breath LOVE. My journey with breathwork began more than 25 years ago. I was a sufferer of intense anxiety and chronic cervical pain, and I started exploring ways to relieve my pain without a surgical procedure. A friend introduced me to breathwork and, after a few sessions, the pain lifted and my anxiety faded. I also noticed that I had a renewed sense of vitality. I knew that I wanted to help others experience this too.
I spent the next two decades studying, practicing, teaching and sharing the power of the breath to transform lives. I am trained and certified in Integrative Breathwork, Transformational Breath®, Reiki, Yoga and Ayurveda. I also serve as the United States National Representative for the International Breathwork Foundation and am a member of the Global Professional Breathwork Alliance.
People can connect with me at my website where they can sign up for my newsletter. You could also email me and follow me on Instagram and LinkedIn or Facebook.
+ COMING SOON…
SARAH FRAIDIN, CULTURAL HOMESTAY INTERNATIONAL (CHI, AU PAIR AGENCY DIVISION)
AMBER BRANDES, PSY.D.
IRYNA, OWNER OF RUDENS ART
ALINE MALUHY, PHYSICAL THERAPIST
REBECCA MERCER, BIRTH AND POSTPARTUM DOULA
COURTNEY FREIMAN, PSYCHOLOGIST
JULIE PHILLIPS GEYER, INTERIOR DESIGNER
CHRISTINA FURNIVAL, LPCC AND LICENSED MENTAL HEALTH THERAPIST, BLOGGER & WRITER