Brita DeStefano
Board-certified Pediatric Physical Therapist, PT, DPT, PCS

Dr. Brita DeStefano is a Denver based pediatric physical therapist, mom of 2 and founder of Progress Through Play. She believes that ‘milestones shouldn’t be a mystery’ and that all parents deserve peace of mind about their child’s development. She is passionate about empowering caregivers to approach their baby’s development with curiosity instead of concern and to connect with their little ones through purposeful play.


Blanca Velazquez-Martin
Psychotherapist, MA, LPC, CPDPE
Blanca is a licensed psychotherapist who specializes in supporting children’s behavioral health and emotional development. She founded Whole Child Home to empower parents of young children with evidence-based strategies to support emotional development at home, with positive parenting, the science of the young brain, and the Montessori philosophy in mind.

Yasmeen Kamrani
M.Ed of ECE, Administrator of Preschools

Yasmeen Kamrani Sallam is an administrator of Preschools with a BS in Business and M.ED. in ECE. Her passion is providing invitations that are curated for children to provide play based opportunities filled with intention, inclusivity, creativity, and wonder.



Jessica Irwin
Pediatric Occupational Therapist & Childhood Routine Expert, MSOT

Jessica Irwin is a childhood routine expert, pediatric occupational therapist, mom of a toddler, and lover of all things child development. She has worked in pediatrics since 2014 in a variety of settings including daycares, preschools, elementary schools, private practice, and pediatric home health. She founded Rooted in Routine to help parents learn simple, easy to implement routines for optimal child development at every age.


Kailee Noland
Pediatric Physical Therapist, PT, DPT 

Dr. Kailee Noland, PT, DPT is a Pediatric Physical Therapist and Mama of 2. She is passionate about educating parents on simple routines and rhythms that naturally support their baby's development. Kailee has extensive experience in Pediatric Early Intervention and working with children of differing developmental needs. Kailee and her family reside in Kansas City, but you can find all of her resources virtually at @themovementmama or www.themovementmamablog.com 

 



McKenzie Hoffman
Feeding Therapist, MA, CCC-SLP

McKenzie is a speech and language pathologist, feeding therapist & mom of 3. She has been a feeding therapist for over 10 years working with kids of all ages and abilities. She currently works at a children’s hospital providing feeding therapy services in both inpatient and outpatient settings. When she is not at work, she runs the Instagram account @playingatyourplate. She is passionate about educating and empowering families to offer a variety of foods and textures at an early age in a safe manner, working to prevent selective eating in the future.  



Candace St. John
Public Health Practitioner & Pediatric Sleep Specialist, MPH

Candace St. John, MPH is a mom of one and a public health practitioner who spent years studying the effects of equity, social drivers of health, & adverse childhood experiences and trauma on lifetime health. After having a baby in June 2020, she obtained a pediatric sleep specialist certification and is currently continuing education in lactation in order to support parents to make the best informed choices for their children to thrive.


Nicole Lattanzio
Infant Nutritionist, Pediatric RD & IBCLC

Nicole Lattanzio is a pediatric Registered Dietitian, lactation consultant, and mama of (almost!) 4. She runs the Instagram account @infant.nutritionist - a safe space for families to learn about feeding their new baby. She’s passionate about breaking down starting solids myths, helping families achieve their feeding goals, and encouraging fun & stress-free mealtimes!

 

Brittni Mella Cepeda
Certified Holistic Infant Sleep Specialist
Brittni Mella Cepeda is a certified Baby-Led Sleep & Well-Being Specialist and the founder of Lilahby Sleep LLC. She is passionate about educating families on biologically normal infant sleep and attachment needs all while helping families get more sleep without any form of sleep training. Her approach is attachment and sleep science based. Brittni believes that all babies and children deserve the same respect as adults, so in her work she will only provide solutions that respect the attachment needs of the child. 

 

Ten Little expert Brittany Gartner


Brittany Gartner
Pediatric Physical Therapist, PT, DPT 
Brittany is a mama of two and has been a pediatric physical therapist for almost a decade. She is passionate about parent education and believes that all parents deserve to be confident, equipped caregivers. She loves to use professional tips and practical tools to help you foster your child's motor skills through simple play. For tons of free tips and tricks, you can find Brittany at @mommyandme.pt on Instagram or at www.mommyandmept.org!

 

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