My name is Joanne Boyd and my goal is to connect with you and support you in your parenting journey. I’m a Registered Early Childhood Educator / Parent Educator with a Bachelor of Science degree and 28 + years experience in the child and family sector. I’ve worked as a educator in licensed childcare centres, operated my own home-daycare, facilitated drop-in playgroups and provided formal parent education through parent / child workshops. To date, I’ve supported several thousand individuals aspiring to be the best parents they can be. I make a point of keeping up-to-date with the latest research on attachment parent practices, neuroscience and brain development, family dynamics, trauma informed care, etc. I believe that life is all about the learning and I treasure all that I’m taught by the children and families I connect with daily. I have facilitated hundreds of workshops for parents and professionals, on topics such as behaviour is communication, creating supportive sleep routines, raising healthy eaters, developing family resilience, understanding temperament, fostering positive self-esteem, supporting anxious children, infant massage, supporting neuro-divergent children, self-care strategies, etc.
My greatest learning opportunity has been in raising my own child, who is currently a full fledged young adult. My son has provided my husband and I with ample opportunity to reflect upon how we were each parented, to understand our own triggers and, most important, to be flexible in our approach to the challenges and obstacles we now face as parents. A crash course in temperament helped us understand our child’s “spirited” nature and gave us tools to help us all cope with the daily ups and downs. We continue to guide and support him as he navigates post secondary education and the world as a young adult. As our family’s needs change, we adapt our strategies.
I look forward to getting to know you and your family and guiding you towards more harmonious, connected relationships.
Contact Joanne
My name is Joanne Boyd and my goal is to connect with you and support you in your parenting journey. I’m a Registered Early Childhood Educator / Parent Educator with a Bachelor of Science degree and 28+ years experience in the child and family sector. I provide virtual parent coaching sessions on Zoom or by telephone. Please feel free to contact me to discuss your parenting challenges at 613.793.6618. Email Joanne