Meet Deyonta
I have spent nearly two decades in the rooms where care actually happens.
My work began in direct care with infants and families, then grew into family support, caregiver leadership, and early childhood education. I founded Little Whole Me to bring that care into families' homes.
Today I work with the leaders and teams who serve young children, helping them see what families experience and what caregivers need to do their best work.
From practice
Trust is often built in the smallest moments of the day.
The update at pickup
Pickup is a moment of trust. When a teacher shares something specific about what a child noticed, tried, or needed that day, a parent can see that their child was truly known. That kind of communication takes intention, and teams can learn to do it well.
The calm transition
How an infant is handed from one caregiver to another is a small routine with a large effect on how settled that child feels.
The prepared caregiver
When the adults in the room feel prepared and respected, they have more attention to give to each child and family.
Work with me
Three ways we can work together.
Each engagement is shaped around your team and the families you serve.
For program teams
Training
Professional learning for infant and toddler caregivers and teachers, focused on responsive care, daily routines, and communicating with families.
Inquire about training →For leaders and organizations
Consulting & Partnerships
Guidance for early childhood leaders and family-serving organizations on the family experience, parent communication, and support for caregivers and teachers.
Explore a partnership →For event partners
Speaking
Keynotes, panels, and workshops on the earliest years, the adults who care for young children, and what families look for in the programs they trust.
Invite me to speak →-
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Conversation
I start by listening: what you are seeing with your team and families, and what prompted you to reach out.
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Focus
Together, we choose a useful place to begin, such as parent communication, a daily routine, or support for your caregivers.
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Practical next steps
I follow up with next steps that fit your program, whether that is a training, a talk, or a focused plan your team can use.
Insights
Notes from practice on care, communication, and the earliest years.
For families · Guide
The first 72 hours home
A calm, practical guide to feeding, sleep, and recovery in the earliest days.
Read the guide →For families · Article
Understanding newborn sleep cycles
Why babies wake so often, what is developmentally normal, and how to build sustainable routines.
Read the article →For families · FAQ
Newborn care specialist vs. doula
A clear breakdown of two roles families often compare, and how to choose.
Read the FAQ →For families
Looking for care for your own family?
Little Whole Me is the private family support company I founded. Families seeking newborn and postpartum care, infant development support, caregiver placement, or family consulting can begin there.
Contact
Planning a training, a partnership, or an event? Let's talk.
Share a few details about your organization, your team, or your audience, and I'll follow up to find a time to talk.
Families seeking care or family consulting may begin at Little Whole Me ↗