Jenn Langsdale
Owner, Class Facilitator, Certified Lactation Educator Counselor, Happiest Baby Certified Educator
Jenn@NewBeginningsAtTheNest.com
Hi I'm Jenn! I'm a wife and mom of three rambunctious superhero, adventure, and reptile-loving boys. I couldn't be more thrilled than to be able to laugh, play, and learn alongside the mamas and babies at the Nest. For me, this "job" is truly a gift, an absolute dream come true.
I've worked with hundreds of babies, children, and families. I've taught in preschool through 5th grade classrooms, have my undergraduate degree in Psychology with a minor in Child Development, my master's degree in Education, and my National Board Certification in Early Childhood Education. I have developed curriculum for grades TK-5 and conducted professional development sessions for teachers at both the school and district level. I've written about kids, families, and learning for a number of publications and have privately worked with families, consulting on parenting challenges with behavior, sleep, feeding and more.
However, raising my three young boys has taught me more about children and parenting than any course I've taken, book I've read, or professional experience I've had.
So when you walk into one of my classes at the Nest, I hope I'll have some new insights for you about how kids grow and learn. I hope I can teach you some of the tricks I've learned in working with families, students, and my own children. I hope I can give you the information that you need to make your job as a mom a little easier and a little more fun. But most importantly, by far, I'm a mom right alongside you. I believe that we are all working really hard and are doing our very best. So I want our classes to be the ultimate "mommy playdate": sitting together, chatting, laughing, and being a support for one another.
Although our awesome guest speakers and I will provide you with some new information and parenting tricks, above all I'm going to encourage you to find and follow your instincts, your gut, and to always follow your heart. Because I believe that a mama's instinct is her most powerful parenting tool.
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Skye Rollins
Class Facilitator - Skye@NewBeginningsattheNest.com
Hi, I'm Skye! I am mommy to three energetic, adventurous, fun-loving little boys (3 years old, 5 years old and 8 years old). Being a mom is one of the most fulfilling gifts we are given, but that doesn't mean it is always easy! I can’t wait to meet your little ones and help you feel connected, supported and ultimately empowered!
Before becoming an instructor here at the Nest, I was a Child Behavior Specialist for over a decade. I worked with little ones 18 months and up that had developmental disabilities, such as Autism. During that time, I also had the opportunity to work with their families and schools to offer parent training and staff trainings. I have always found working with children and their families to be so rewarding.
As for my educational background, I have a bachelor’s degree in Applied Behavior Analysis with a minor in Child Development (University of North Texas), a master’s degree in Psychology and a master’s degree in Clinical Psychology with an Emphasis in Marriage and Family Therapy (Pepperdine University). While obtaining my master’s degrees, I was a nanny for the same family for 10 years until starting my own family. Being a nanny helped me feel even more prepared to be a mom! Outside of my crazy fun-filled days as a mommy of 3, I could not be more thrilled to get the chance to grow with you and your babies on this journey called life!
Sarah Lackie
Class Facilitator - Sarah@NewBeginningsattheNest.com
Hi, I’m Sarah! I’m a mom two kids; a sweet and hilarious daughter and a happy and curious baby boy. I’ve experienced firsthand the incredible benefits of being part of a mommy and me group and I’m honored to be part of the Nest team.
This unique time of our lives is chaotic, fulfilling, stressful and absolutely beautiful, sometimes all within the same hour! Nothing can truly prepare you for all the highs and lows that motherhood can bring, but having a community of awesome fellow mamas to lean on can make all the difference.
Prior to joining the Nest, I was the owner of a children’s yoga company for over ten years. I had the privilege of teaching hundreds children and parents throughout the Los Angeles area and discovered my passion for cultivating strong family bonds through playful classes. The fun and mindfulness I brought to my yoga program are traits I try to incorporate into my parenting style everyday.
I am so excited to meet you and be your biggest cheerleader throughout your motherhood journey!
Katherine Pears
Toddler Class Specialist/Facilitator - Katherine@NewBeginningsattheNest.com
Hi, I’m Katherine! I’m a mom to two precious little boys, a three year old and a newborn. I'm honored to join the Nest team and am excited to offer the same support to moms that I received during Mommy and Me class with my firstborn. Community is everything to me, so I feel it's important to connect with other moms in order to feel seen and encouraged. I can’t wait to get to know you and your little ones and help guide you on this crazy journey we call motherhood!
My background is in education; I have an undergraduate degree in speech pathology, an elementary teaching credential, and have taught children in grades 3 and 4. I have developed curriculum, tutored elementary-aged children, and have privately worked with families as a nanny. Being a mother of two has brought me my greatest joy in life and has taught me the most about children and parenting.
I look forward to providing insights into parenting, as well as resources to help educate you about your child's development. I’m thrilled to work together as moms who want the best for our children as we take time to share, learn, grow, and empower one another!