Connie has always been passionate about bringing forth the free expression of the joyous inner spirit in others and in herself.

Because she longed to help people find happiness and freely express their innate creative gifts, Connie studied extensively to expand her knowledge about empowering children and adults. She studied psychology at Boston University and California State University, where she earned her MA.

Her deep desire to work with children and to empower them led her to teach children of all ages in the public schools. She often worked with students who were considered “at risk”, loving and accepting their uniqueness and discovering how adults either limit or empower children through their interactions with them.

In working with these “at risk” youth, she learned many important principles and had the great joy of connecting deeply with her students. She has had many experiences of being profoundly touched, respected, admired, and loved by her students, which still bring tears to her eyes. The beauty and brilliance within children inspires her.

When Connie became a mother, she made two intentions her priority—nurturing her relationship with her son and supporting him to be the person he naturally wanted to be. She explored new dimensions in parenting and deepened her understanding of a child’s joyous inner spirit. She cherishes the honest, loving relationship she continues to share with her son Orion.

Today Connie shares the insights she has learned to nurture emotional wholeness in young people and to empower them to let their light shine brightly. She delights in teaching parents and educators how to read the manual their child and students came with and to find the joy and ease in relating with children.

Connie Allen, M.A
Family and Education Coach

For a printed media kit: Joyous Child Joyous Parent Printed Media Kit.

You can learn more about Connie and her programs and services by visiting her website: Joy With Children.