Hi, I'm Danielle!
I support parents, educators, and leaders in slowing down, reflecting, and making intentional choices that help both children and adults thrive.
My work is rooted in a simple belief: when we lead ourselves with clarity and compassion, we create safer spaces for the children in our care.
Over the years, I’ve seen how often adults are asked to show up calmly, confidently, and consistently, without ever being taught how to do that for themselves.
Parents and educators are surrounded by advice, expectations, and pressure, yet rarely given the space to pause, reflect, and reconnect with what truly matters.
My work exists to bridge that gap.
I believe meaningful change doesn’t come from doing more, it comes from doing things differently.
Rather than focusing on "fixing" children or being the "perfect" parent, my approach centers on:
*Self-leadership (you can't lead others if you can't lead yourself);
*Gentle, accessible healing;
*Breaking patterns without blame or shame;
*Supporting nervous system regulation and emotional awareness; *Making informed decisions that align with our values.
This work isn’t about perfection. It’s about intention.
The many hats I wear
Registered Early Childhood Educator (RECE)
Author
TV & Podcast Host
Speaker
Educational consultant
I have over 20 years of experience supporting children, families, and professionals.
I am the Founder and CEO of Being Connected, host of the Talk to Danielle podcast, host and producer of the tv talk show La réalité de la parentalité, and author of Bringing Up the World and the Connected Learning e-Book Series. My work has reached families and educators internationally through speaking engagements, workshops, media, and written resources.
Experience matters, but how we use it matters more.
Today, my work takes many forms.
No matter the format, the intention remains the same: to help people slow down, lead themselves, and show up with clarity and compassion.
Conversations
Speaking & Training
Written Resources
Media
You don’t need to have all the answers. You just need space to ask better questions.
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