THE PLAY LAB TEACHERS
MAGDA LAHLITI
Magda Lahliti is the owner, founder, and operator of The Play Lab.
Her bio can be found here.
STACIE LEVY-NORRIS
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AMY VIGLIOTTI, PhD
Amy Vigliotti, PhD, is a child and adult psychologist, and founder of the NYC-based group practice, SelfWorks. Dr. Amy specializes in treating individuals who want to thrive after upsetting/confusing events in their lives. Dr. Amy is a recognized speaker on a wide variety of mental health topics, including anxiety reduction, stress management, burnout, mindfulness, and resiliency. You can sample some of her guided meditations on Spotify by searching Unwind: Guided Relaxation. Dr. Amy lives in NYC with her husband and two preschoolers. Outside of chasing her girls around the playground, Dr. Amy loves to play tennis, read a good mystery novel and enjoy new culinary adventures.
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Amy teaches Mindful Together class.
CHATEQUA CAMPBELL
Chatequa (she/her) is a birth and postpartum doula. Chatequa’s work is shaped and informed by her deep knowledge and love for early childhood education and human development.
Before becoming a birthworker (doula), Chatequa was an Early Childhood Special Educator for over a decade. It was there that her love for all things young children, babies, and supporting families flourished. One of her core beliefs is that children are the GREATEST GIFTS to the planet; they fill us all with joy, wonder, and challenge us all to be better!
As a birth and postpartum doula it became even more apparent, just how important, community and support is throughout the parenthood journey. Chatequa has loved helping new parents and parents again to find their footing and confidence. For her birth clients, she champions the families she supports by ensuring they are well informed with evidenced based resources and uplifting them emotionally and mentally. In postpartum, Chatequa ensures that her clients focus on rest, recovery, and helps them to find/curate self care outlets and community. Chatequa infuses love, joy, calm, and a “you’ve got this'' attitude into all that she does.
Fun facts about Chatequa: She is a native New Yorker, born and raised in Brooklyn. She identifies as queer–embracing and celebrating difference is important to her. She is a lover of travel, nature, long walks, and relishing in the simple pleasures and joys of life. Many people describe her aura as sunshine yellow.
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Chatequa teaches parenting workshops.
MARINA REGGIANI SMITH
Marina (she/they) began training as a full-spectrum doula with Birthing Advocacy Doula Trainings in 2021 after more than a decade in early education and childcare. A queer parent herself, Marina is passionate about supporting all kids and all families.
Marina's work as a full-spectrum doula and parent mentor is informed by a deep knowledge of child development, many experiences with tiny humans in and out of the classroom, and years of supporting parents through learning and social-emotional challenges. Marina empowers parents-to-be and parents with evidence-based resources, hands-on comfort methods, breath work, and compassionate emotional support. She believes strongly in the power of the phrase "yes, and." Yes, you are an expert on your unique self and your body/child/family and also we all need support and community!
Marina grew up in California and has been living in NYC since attending Barnard College. Marina and her partner now live in Brooklyn with their two cats and their “baby” who is now an amazing 3rd grader. Marina loves learning, listening and writing, wind in their hair, and looking at or going into the ocean.
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Marina teaches parenting workshops.
EVAN NAHIMSON
Evan Nachimson has spent the last decade teach at every kids music program you’ve already heard of in NYC. From Songs for Seeds at Appleseeds and Kids at Work in Chelsea, to Ramblin’ Dan’s Freewheelin’ Band. He’s played birthday parties for past U.S. President’s Grandchildren, mannyed for A-List celebrities, and co-founded his own kids yoga program. As a Berklee College of Music Graduate, he’s gone on to work with Grammy, Emmy, and Tony Award Winners.
But, his passion for psychology is what makes Every Child Has A Voice classes unique.
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Evan teaches Every Child Has A Voice during Summer Camp.
JOHANNA MENDEZ BRETON
Johanna Mendez Breton – Early Childhood Educator, Parenting Consultant & Mother.
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Johanna Mendez Breton is a dedicated early childhood educator, parenting consultant, and mother of two, bringing both professional expertise and firsthand experience to her work with families. With a Master of Education from Pratt Institute and certification training from Bank Street, she blends creativity with research-based early learning practices to support both children and caregivers.
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She holds certifications in Early and Elementary Education from New York State and New Jersey and is recognized for her progressive, child-centered approach to teaching and parenting support.
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Expanding her expertise in child development and parent coaching, Johanna has studied the Oh Crap! Potty Training method, a highly regarded approach that emphasizes consistency and readiness.
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Additionally, she has completed “Potty Training Made Simple” by Big Little Feelings, a practical course designed to help parents transition their children out of diapers efficiently and stress-free. She is also in the process of becoming a certified Potty Training and Sleep Consultant through the Institute of Pediatric Sleep and Parenting (IPSP).
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As a mother of two, Johanna has personally implemented these potty training methods in her own home, giving her a unique perspective on what truly works in real-life parenting situations. Her firsthand experience allows her to offer practical, empathetic, and effective guidance to families navigating early childhood transitions.
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Johanna teaches parenting workshops and organizes Mommy Meet-Ups.