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Providing research-backed support for families, caregivers, and early childhood professionals

Through parent education, professional development, reflective supervision, music and movement classes, and infant mental health-informed practices.

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Parent/Caregiver

Research-backed classes, workshops, and resources that help families and caregivers better understand child development, connection, and early learning.

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Early Childhood Professional

Research-based professional development that makes child development practical, engaging, and easier to apply.

Reflective Supervision Consultation

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Engaging speaking and training sessions on child development, family engagement, infant mental health, and early childhood education.

What makes
Doctor Teacher Mommy different?

Not fluff. 

Not fear. 

Not one-size-fits-all advice. 

Doctor Teacher Mommy blends early child development research, infant mental health-informed practice, relational support, music/movement, and real-life practicality so families and professionals can actually use what they learn. 

Here, you’ll find support that is:

  • Evidenced-based
  • Easy to apply
  • Warm and judgement free
  • Built for real life

Baby Mombo™

Movement with your baby that supports

  • Bonding
  • Confidence
  • Caregiver well-being

Learn more about Baby Mombo™ classes!

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New Book!

The goal isn’t perfection.
It’s awareness.

A reflective guide that helps early childhood educators understand how parenting across cultures shapes bias, expectations, communication, and relationships with families.

Using reflective practice, cultural responsiveness, and honest reflection around implicit bias, this book invites readers to slow down, stay curious, and rethink the “right” way to support children and families.

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Trusted by families, educators, and early childhood professions

“Dr. Holliday is so friendly and helpful! This is the third time having her as my professor, and I have just grown tremendously with her feedback!”
~College Student
“Our trainer today, Dr. Holliday, was fantastic. It would be great if other trainers could follow her model of teaching, where she actually applies what she teaches in her teaching style.”
~Early Childhood Educator
“I love Doc Holliday. She makes the class light-hearted and fun while supplying valuable support and wisdom.”
~Parent Participant

"I enjoyed the training. The fact that everyone was so in tune, and (Doc Holliday) was very engaging. It was so much positive energy in the room, it made the training come to life."
~Conference Attendee
Overall Conference Ranking: 4.58/5
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Meet Doc Holliday

Amanda Holliday-Bembridge, PhD, IMH-E® is an early childhood educator, speaker, consultant, and infant mental health specialist.

I’m Amanda Holliday-Bembridge– educator, speaker, and early child development nerd on a mission to make research feel useful, joyful, and actually doable!

My work blends early childhood development, infant mental health-informed practice, movement, music, and reflective support to help families and early childhood professionals turn insight into actions– through movement, reflection, practical tools, and meaningful connection. 

Based in Maryland, I support families, educators, and organizations worldwide through training, consulting, and speaking engagements.

Learn more about Amanda

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