NDCCPI Spring Conference

1000 3rd Street Northeast,Minot ND 58703

28 April, 2023

Description

Angela Hanscom is a pediatric occupational therapist and the founder of TimberNook, which focuses on nature-centered developmental programming in New England. Angela holds a master’s degree in occupational therapy and an undergraduate degree in Kinesiology (the study of movement) with a concentration in health fitness. She specializes in vestibular (balance) treatment and sensory integration. She is also the author of the book, Balanced & Barefoot, which discusses the effects of restricted movement and lack of outdoor playtime on overall sensory development in children. Robin Einzig has more than 35 years of experience as a Child Development Professional, she has an Ed.M Human Development and Psychology from Harvard and is a Doctoral Candidate at Tufts University. Robin has a strong background in respectful/conscious parenting, infant-toddler development, and clinical developmental psychology, including having trained and/or worked directly with Magda Gerber (founder of RIE), Ron Lally (founder of Zero to Three), Ed Zigler (one of the founders of Head Start), Sharon Lynn Kagan (child development policy expert), Berry Brazelton (of Touchpoints fame), Stanley Greenspan (founder of FloorTime), Bessel VanderKolk (noted trauma specialist) and many many others.Robin has been a teacher, child care administrator, curriculum developer, program development specialist, university lecturer, trainer, early childhood mental health specialist, and trauma specialist. The one constant in all of her work is a deep and persistent passion and commitment to respect and dignity for children of all ages, and a belief in the unique potential of every child. "RESPECTChildren Deserve It!We believe that all children deserve respect as full human beings, and that caring for them requires tremendous dedication and attention, not to mention sacrifice. We believe that, from birth, children tell us who they are as individuals, and how best to care for and advocate for them, if only we can develop the skill to observe and listen closely." ...Visible Child "Challenge. Learn. Grow.At the heart of TimberNook programming is the philosophy that children flourish when given the time and space to play in sensory-rich, experiential learning environments. Bringing exploration and nature together results in a truly unique way to reach children at a key point in their development." ...TimberNook