Frances was mind blowing and I loved it! I appreciated every moment as the info was new to me but I learned a lot and everything made sense! Thank you for sharing YOUR story and I love your passion!
—UAEYC conference participant
There were four of my team at that workshop and we all LOVED it.
--Workshop participant, Wellington, NZ
Relevant, suited to large or smaller programs, Frances is a great speaker. Realistic ideas that can be implemented right away .
--Manitoba Child Care Association Annual conference workshop participant
Frances Carlson inspires my own work with her leading edge development of the ideas, language and practices we need to communicate good early childhood care and education with beginners and advanced educators alike. Ms. Carlson is a remarkably thoughtful and fearless leader who puts her capacity for effective language to work in the benefit of others, young and old. ---Barry Albert Bussewitz, Solano Community College
The feedback is starting to come in from my directors and everyone loved your session on Big Body Play – it apparently was a positive catalyst for several staff meeting discussions.
--Director of Parish Preschool Programs
Early Childhood Development Association (ECDA) of PEI Fall Conference, Prince Edward Island, CA, October 2015
Association of Early Childhood EducatorsNewfoundland and Labrador (AECENL) Fall Conference, Labrador/Newfoundland, CA, October 2015
Idaho AEYC Spring Conference, Boise ID, 2014
Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) Advanced Institute, October 2013
Manitoba Child Care Association Annual Conference, Winnipeg, CA, May 2013
Child Care Project at Dartmouth College, Hanover, NH, April 2013
Georgia Association on Young Children (GAYC) Guest Presenter, October 2012
Hawaii Association on the Education of Young Children (HAEYC) Maui Chapter Early Childhood Conference, Maui College Campus, Kahului, Maui, HI, March 2012
Manitoba Child Care Association Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, May 2010
The Boston Psychoanalytic Society and Institute, Inc.Eighteenth Annual Childcare Conference, Boston, MA, May 2010
Bridgewater State University Old Colony AEYC Spring Conference, Bridgewater, MA, March 2010
Manitoba Child Care Association Annual Conference, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada, May 2009
Forum on Men in Early Childhood Education, Macon State University, Macon, GA, April 2009.
Working Forum on Men in Early Childhood Education (MECE), Honolulu, HI, May 2008
Association of Lab School Directors Spring Conference, Boston University, Boston, MA, April 2007
Peaceful Touch Conference, Hartford, Connecticut, October 2006.
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Feedback from Former Clients:
Frances rocks. She is open minded, energetic and honest. Her video on male involvement in the ECE profession is really trailblazing in a sense. Her willingness to reach out and partner with other professionals is commendable. Plus, she's fun, upbeat and dedicated. -- Greg Uba, CAEYC
I did not realize this was a two hour class, but I loved it so much I could not leave for my other class so much information. What a wonderful speaker. Thank you. -- UAEYC Conference Participant
I could listen to Frances all day – loved her approach, her passion – awesome subject content.
-- NKA conference participant
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Thank you very much for the training yesterday. It was super beneficial and probably the best webinar I have participated in.
--Early Childhood Investigations Webinars participant
Frances is a teriffic teacher, trainer, organizer, and motivator. Her work is consistently and obviously driven by her passion for what is good for children [anyone knowing me knows there's no higher praise I could give] and she throws in an bonus at no extra cost: She actually knows what she's talking about. -- Neil Fullagar, Nanny
Absolutely fabulous – relationships and touch are so important.
Very easy to listen to, great message about caring. Affection, positive physical touch.
This was well researched and such valuable information presented in an engaging way.
Thought provoking. Highlighting the importance of touch. Great use of examples and research to support the information.
--NKA Conference Participants
Frances Carlson has that unique combination of being really intelligent and very hard working all delivered through a big open heart. I have known her for more than ten years and she continues to impress me with her neverending next big idea.
Her trainings & workshops always have huge audiences and people respond positively to her message. Her books and writing are innovative and practical. She combines the wisdom of her work, family and life experiences with a mind that really wants to know answers and even more - she wants to teach what she's learned to others in interesting and compelling ways.
You won't be disappointed!
--- Bryan G. Nelson, President/CEO MenTeach
Manitoba Child Care Association Annual Conference, Winnipeg, CA, May 2024
TECPA: The Early Child Professional Association, Boston, MA, May 2024
Lamar City Schools, Lamar, CO, May 2024
Doylestown Health Children's Center, Doylestown, PA, March 2024
Boston College Children's Center, Boston, MA, March 2024
National Association for the Education of Young Children, Nashville, TN, November 2023
Utah Association for the Education of Young Children Spring Conference, Salt Lake City, March, 2023
Preschool Summer Institute, Archdiocese of Atlanta, August, 2022
The Nest Bramford, Bramford, CT, June 2022
Georgia Preschool Conference, Atlanta, GA., March 2022
Early Childhood Development Association (ECDA) of PEI Webinar, Prince Edward Island, CA, October 2020
National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) Annual Conference, Nashville, TN, November 2019
Northland Kindergarten Association's Every Child Elevated Conference, Whangarei, New Zealand, October 2019
Big Body Play, Te Rito Maioha Early Childhood, Wellington, New Zealand, October 2019
Manitoba Child Care Association Annual Conference, Winnipeg, CA, May 2018
Early Childhood Investigations Webinars
Big Body Play: Why Something So Scary is So Good for Children, February 2018
Open Arms Christian Child Development Center, Ashburn, VA, February 2017
Division of Early Learning
Office of the State Superintendent of Education
Government of the District of Columbia, May 2016