From Birth to Dorm

What We Do:
Birth to Dorm helps parents understand what’s happening inside their baby’s brain and what they can do—everyday, in simple ways—to support strong learning, language, confidence, and executive function from birth through the early elementary years.

 

Who We Serve:
Parents, expectant families, caregivers, and professionals who support them.

 

Our Workshops (Available in English & Spanish):

• What’s Really Happening in Your Child’s Brain

• Read, Read, Read

• Encouraging Interests Outside the Classroom

• Building Trust + Independence

• Early Intervention Basics

• Parent as Coach

Each session is 45–75 minutes and designed to be engaging, accessible, and culturally relevant.

 

Why Parents Love It:

• Simple strategies that fit real life

• Concrete examples

• Research made understandable

• Warm, community-building feel

• Spanish language availability

 

How We Partner:

• In-school workshops (Title I family engagement)

• In-store workshops (drives foot traffic)

• Hospital-based parent education sessions

• Books and resources for sale or as discharge gifts

• Bundle opportunities (e.g., “Newborn Essentials + Your Child’s Brain”)

• Revenue share for boutiques 

 

About the Facilitator:
Dr. Adriana Chavarin-Lopez is an education leadership coach, education specialist, and founder of Sabbaticalize. She has over 30 years of experience supporting parent education, brain development, and learning pathways from birth through college entry.