Feedback from Former Clients:

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. 

Engagements

AUTHOR - TRAINER - CONSULTANT

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



FRANCES CARLSON

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

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

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

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