Tonya Sakowicz is a college-educated INA Credentialed Nanny, Newborn Care Specialist, and Parent Educator with over 39 years of experience. She is one of the preeminent educators in the childcare industry as the founder of Newborn Care Solutions®, offering highly renowned NCS training from beginner through Master® level programs. She also offers a variety of free trainings and webinars on topics encompassing the entire childcare industry. Tonya has become known as the expert in her field and volunteers countless hours mentoring caregivers, agencies, and parents.
Tonya has served as a past Board Member and Co-President of the INA, INA Newborn Care Specialist committee, and Scottsdale DEMA Chapter. She is also a Certified Eco-Maternity Consultant and Green Birth Educator, founder of Baby Go Green, Inc., and a founding member and sitting Advisory Board Member of The Baby Dream Team.
Tonya was awarded the 2003 Professional Childcare Provider of the Year, DEMA Educator of the Year in 2016 and 2017, and received the DEMA Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017 for her innovations within the in-home staffing industry. She was also nominated for the 2004 INA Nanny of the Year and the 2004 National Association of Nannies Harriette Grant Memorial Award.
In 2020, Tonya launched the Complete System for Successful Newborn Care Specialist Placements. Tonya has worked alongside agencies for years, assisting them on their path to success. Her coaching and mentorship have been invaluable to those she has worked with, and her program makes this service accessible to agencies worldwide.
In 2023, she founded the Newborn Care Solutions Agency, further expanding her commitment to supporting families and professionals in the industry.
Workshop: A Look at 5 Common Medical Conditions in Newborns and What We Need to Know
A Look at 5 Common Medical Conditions in Newborns and What We Need to Know
Hemangiomas
Umbilical Hernias
Labial Adhesion
Ventricular Septal Defects
Hypospadias
1. We will gain an understanding of what these 5 common medical conditions in newborns that we may encounter are
2. We will learn what treatment plan(s) is/are often prescribed
3. We will learn how we can support the parents of babies with these conditions, whether we are the NCS or the nanny.