For parents and professionals
Workshops and speaking
For parents
Parent Workshops
Practical conversations that help parents understand the child in front of them.
After more than 35 years working with children and families, Jackie brings professional child-development knowledge into conversations parents can actually use at home.
Her workshops are designed for parent groups, childcare centers, schools, community organizations, churches and family-focused organizations.
Workshop topics may include:
- The First GoodbyeHelping parents navigate the transition into daycare or childcare with greater confidence.
- The Child Behind the BehaviorHelping parents understand what young children's behavior may be communicating and respond with developmentally appropriate strategies.
- Understanding Your Baby's CuesHelping parents recognize early communication through feeding, sleep, overstimulation, tiredness, and interaction cues.
- Building Healthy Routines Without Expecting PerfectionPractical guidance for creating predictable family rhythms while respecting children's developmental needs.
- Preparing for a Baby: What New Parents Really Need to KnowA practical conversation about expectations, newborn care, rest, support, and adjusting to life with a new baby.
For professionals and organizations
Professional Development & Speaking
For Early Childhood Professionals, Child Development Programs & Family-Serving Organizations
Jacquetta “Jackie” Allison is available to speak to early-childhood educators, childcare professionals, Newborn Care Specialists, family-support professionals, and organizations serving children and families.
Drawing from more than 35 years of hands-on child-development experience, Jackie combines professional knowledge, practical strategies, and real-world perspective.
Her presentations can address topics including:
- Understanding the child behind the behavior
- Partnering effectively with parents
- Supporting families through childcare transitions
- Infant development and responsive caregiving
- Preventing caregiver burnout while maintaining quality care
- Communication between families and childcare professionals
- Creating developmentally appropriate expectations for young children
- The importance of connection in caregiving
- Lessons from 35+ years of working with children and families
Presentations can be customized for conferences, professional-development days, childcare centers, early-childhood organizations, community programs, and staff training.
Quick facts
Quick facts
- Who are Jackie's workshops for?
Parent groups, childcare centers, schools, community organizations, churches and family-focused organizations.
Source: Parent workshops
- Who does Jackie speak to?
Early-childhood educators, childcare professionals, Newborn Care Specialists, family-support professionals and organizations serving children and families, at conferences, training days and staff sessions.
- Who is Jackie Allison?
Jacquetta "Jackie" Allison is an independent Newborn Care Specialist and newborn sleep specialist in metro Phoenix, Arizona. She has cared for babies and young children since 1991 and is the author of three children's picture books.
Source: About Jackie
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