Becoming a dad is exciting and challenging, no matter your path. This session is here to support all fathers—biological, step, adoptive, or gay parents—as you adjust to fatherhood. 

We’ll talk about bonding with your child, supporting your partner, balancing work and family (including paternity leave), and finding time for yourself. 

Learn practical ways to feel confident and connected as a new dad and build a strong foundation for your family.

Dad’s Playbook: Your Guide to Fatherhood

With over a decade of experience as a newborn and infant care specialist, postpartum doula, and pediatric sleep specialist, Nicole's mission is to empower families with the knowledge and tools they need to foster healthy sleep habits and overall well-being for their children. She is dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based guidance tailored to each family's unique needs. 

Her extensive experience enable her to offer expert support, whether it’s through one-on-one sleep coaching for ages 0-12 years old, new parent coaching, or assisting with behavioral situations, she believes in an approach that integrates nutrition, behavior, and sleep, helping parents navigate the early years with confidence and ease.

Nicole Morales, VitalExpert Pediatric Sleep Specialist

Janelle Peoples, Parent Well-Being Specialist

Feeding your baby is about more than food—it’s about helping them grow and building a strong bond. In this session, we’ll talk about milk and formula feeding, starting solids, spotting food allergies, and making simple, healthy meals. You’ll also learn how to handle picky eating and create mealtime routines that bring your family closer.

Feeding Your Infant: From Milk to Mealtime

Catie Madison, VitalExpert Occupational Therapist

Sweta Patel, Vitalxchange Speech Specialist

Life after having a baby can be full of questions and emotions. This session will help you with newborn care basics like feeding, soothing, and sleep while also focusing on your own well-being. Together, we’ll find ways to make this time feel less stressful and more joyful for you and your baby.

Life with Baby: Support for You and Your Newborn

Life as a busy parent can feel chaotic, but having daily routines for your child can make all the difference. 

In this session, a family life expert will help you:

- Create simple daily routines for mornings, mealtimes, and bedtime
- Build flexibility into your schedule without losing structure
- Teach your child to follow routines and take on age-appropriate tasks
- Manage transitions, like getting out the door on time or settling down at night
- Reduce stress and create a more predictable flow for your family

Setting Routines for Your Child: Solutions for Busy Parents

Patty Cordova, VitalExpert Behavioral Specialist

Annagjid Payne-Kato, VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Marissa Nunes, VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Brianne House, VitalGuide & VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Bailey Johnson, VitalExpert Behavior Specialist

Good sleep is key for your child’s growth and well being. Learn how to create calming bedtime routines, handle common sleep challenges like night waking or nightmares, and build habits for better rest. Leave with simple tips and a plan that works for your family.

Sleep Solutions: Helping Your Little One Sleep Better

Sabrina Stempel, VitalExpert Sleep Specialist

Talk with a certified pediatric sleep specialist about how to improve your child's sleep issues. Get personalized goals and activities to support a healthy sleep routine for your child.

Video coaching session to address your child's sleep issues.

Talk with an expert to understand your child’s eating habits and nutrition. Get personalized guidance on what you can do to ensure your child is getting what they need nutritionally to meet their growth needs.

Video coaching session to address your child’s nutrition needs

Returning to work after having a baby can be overwhelming. This session will help you navigate the transition with practical support and emotional guidance. 

We’ll cover everything from finding the right childcare, setting up a feeding plan, and preparing emotionally to leave your baby, to making the most of bonding time after work and building a strong support network—even if you feel like you don’t have one. 

Leave with a plan to feel more balanced and connected as a working mom.

Especially if you are confused or upset about a family or child issue, book this video call to find the help you need.

Working Mom Support: Balancing Work and Baby

Janelle is a former Special Education teacher who supported students with autism and social emotional diagnoses.  She has transitioned her in the classroom experiences to now becoming an Education and Wellness Consulting and Staff Development Consultant.  

This allows her to combine her trainer and coaching skills to assist students, school staff and families navigate and gain confidence within the education world through parent workshops, speaking at educational conferences, providing in-person support both in schools and homes.  

She was motivated to choose this profession because she is a believer of service work and creating spaces and experiences for all students and families to have the best quality of life. And as a parent to a child who social emotional challenges that impacted his academic experience she wants to ensure all students receive the same support and guidance her child did.

Having an ally in parenting makes all the difference! A strong co-parenting partnership provides your child with stability and support while giving you someone to share challenges and celebrations. This session will help you strengthen your bond and work together for your child’s success.

In this session, we’ll help you:

- Create a parenting plan that works for both of you
- Communicate clearly and avoid arguments
- Handle disagreements calmly and find solutions
- Work with different parenting styles
- Support your child’s emotions and growth
- Build routines and boundaries to give your child stability

Co-Parenting Strategies: Working Together for Your Child

Parenting can be rewarding, but it can also be stressful and overwhelming at times. 

This session is designed to help you care for yourself while staying calm and confident as a parent. 

We’ll explore:

- Strategies to reduce daily stress and overwhelm
- Positive parenting techniques to handle challenging moments
- Tips for staying calm and setting a positive tone at home
- Building routines and habits that bring balance to your family life
- Finding confidence in your parenting journey

You’ll leave with practical tools to manage stress and create a calmer, more joyful parenting experience.

Managing Parent Stress: Stay Calm and Confident

Parenting can be stressful, but there are ways to manage it. In this session, we'll talk about personalized strategies to help you lower stress. By learning how to handle stress at every stage, you can avoid long-term or severe stress and feel more prepared to take care of your kids and yourself.

Video coaching session for managing parenting stress

Co-regulation is when two people help each other manage their feelings and stay calm. For example, a parent might help a child calm down when upset by staying calm, talking softly, or hugging them. It’s about working together to feel better.  Get personalized co-regulation strategies for you and your child.

Dad’s Playbook: Your Guide to Fatherhood

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