Meet Our Contributors

As a member of the Joyful Beginnings community, you will find the wisdom and advice of a wide variety of early childhood experts.

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Laura Beatty

Program Director for Joyful Beginnings

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Jane Swain

Pediatric Movement Specialist

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Michelle Brooks

Childcare Director at Sophia’s Hearth

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Katherine Scharff

Director of Teacher Education at Sophia’s Hearth

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Margit Foster

Pediatric Sleep Consultant

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Nancy Macalaster

Certified Parent Early Childhood Mental Health Clinician

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Lauren Hakala

Experienced Childcare Educator

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Sara Norris

Experienced Early Childhood Educator, Certified Simplicity Parenting Coach