Welcome to Sprout & Bloom, a podcast for parents and caregivers who want to raise emotionally intelligent, resilient kids through connection, play, and social emotional learning. I am Alycia, a mom, early childhood educator, and parenting coach, and I am so glad you are here.

In this short introduction episode, I share the heart behind Sprout & Bloom. I talk about why I believe big feelings are not bad behavior, why emotional intelligence matters as much as academics, and how calm, connected parenting can change not only our kids’ lives but also our own.

I will also share my journey as a mom. Parenting at different stages has taught me so much, from breaking cycles I grew up with to discovering why I am passionate about helping families shift from surviving to thriving.

You will also hear what you can expect from this po ...