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What makes Brightest Beginning special?
Expert Advice
At Brightest Beginning we’re passionate about providing you with expert advice based on clinical best practice and evidence based research. No myths, old wives tales, or unproven fads.
Fun
Being a parent is meant to be fun! While we can’t promise there’ll never be another ‘tear your hair out moment’, or times when you want to scream into your pillow… We’ll help you enjoy the journey and make sure you don’t miss out on the joy that comes with being a parent.
Simple. Practical. Effective
We’re here to make parenting easier. That means giving you practical advice that works. We keep it simple, solving your parenting problems without making it complicated or confusing.
Hi There!
I’m Emma!
I’m a mum of 3 (two girls, one boy), and a Paediatric Occupational Therapist with over 10 years of specialised experience.
I’m passionate about making life easier for new parents by sharing practical tips and advice that make those common (often stressful) challenges easier to navigate. And because we all want the best for our little ones, my goal is to help you do this in a way that’s also best for your child. It’s all about doing what’s best for both you and your beloved little one, not sacrificing one over the other.
I started Brightest Beginning to provide a place that parents can rely on to get reliable, practical information that takes the guesswork and uncertainty out of parenting, and gives them the peace of mind that they are giving their little one the best start to life.
Happy parents (with happy, healthy kids)
are what we’re all about
Kathryn MacRae
"My little girl was about 2.5 months when I joined. This program helped to ease my anxieties as a first time mum, providing evidence-based activities and information from a trained professional. Being able to go back to parts I had already watched was an added bonus, as sometimes my tired brain didn’t hold onto the information given."
Janice
"As a new first time mom, I am constantly wondering If I'm doing the right things. Play, Develop, Thrive has really helped me be a more confident mother. There is no judgement or a feeling of the right or wrong way, but good solid facts and recommendations. Thank you!"
Jessica Friedman-Lamdan
“Thanks so much for sharing your awesome content! I came across your YouTube channel and find your info so helpful! You're seriously amazing. Giving over information in a thorough and non judgmental way.”
Happy parents (with happy, healthy kids)
are what we’re all about
Kathryn MacRae
"My little girl was about 2.5 months when I joined. This program helped to ease my anxieties as a first time mum, providing evidence-based activities and information from a trained professional. Being able to go back to parts I had already watched was an added bonus, as sometimes my tired brain didn’t hold onto the information given."
Janice
"As a new first time mom, I am constantly wondering If I'm doing the right things. Play, Develop, Thrive has really helped me be a more confident mother. There is no judgement or a feeling of the right or wrong way, but good solid facts and recommendations. Thank you!"
Jessica Friedman-Lamdan
“Thanks so much for sharing your awesome content! I came across your YouTube channel and find your info so helpful! You're seriously amazing. Giving over information in a thorough and non judgmental way.”
