More About Angela Hill

Throughout my career I have been fortunate enough to serve children and families in a variety of roles. I’ve been a centre-based early childhood educator, taught preschool and kindergarten, and worked in early education research. I also spent many years as a professional facilitator where I educated parents and professionals on child development, trauma-informed care, developmental trauma, and loss and grief. As a volunteer I have served multiple organizations who strive to expand the best practices for all professionals who work with children and families. Currently I am a member of the executive of the Alberta Association of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health (AAIECMH) where I help create opportunities to expand the knowledge and skills of myself and other professionals.

I am passionate about creating communities where every child can flourish and being able to support families as they welcome new little ones is where this all begins. I love how as a postpartum doula I am able to provide families exactly what they need in the moment whether that is a hot meal, an encouraging word, suggestions for infant care, referrals to resources, or a shoulder to cry on. Thanks to my years of experience in early learning and care I am particularly well positioned to support families who are learning to re-balance life with older siblings as they welcome new little ones. I also bring a depth of knowledge in meal-prep for dietary restrictions, particularly vegetarian and vegan diets. I truly believe it takes a village to raise a child and I feel honoured to be part of that for each family I work with.

A COUPLE OF QUESTIONS

What is your favourite quote?

Stop the glorification of busy

What do you think the world needs more of?

Community. All members of a family are happier and healthier when they are supported by and contribute to community.

Qualifications

CAPPA Certified Postpartum Doula

Bachelor of Elementary Education

Affiliations

Childbirth and Postpartum Professional Association

Doula Association of Alberta

Alberta Association of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health

Languages

• English

My Areas of Focus/Specialty Training:

Couples

• Becoming a Parent or the Addition of Children

Thrive (Child & Youth)

• Children 3 to 5 Years
• Parents & Caregivers

I have experience in:

• Child & Youth Stress and Trauma
• Childhood Development Issues
• Children & Youth 10 to 12 Years
• Children 6 to 9 Years
• Children's Mental Health
• Parenting Coordination
• Parenting Issues & Support
• Parents, Coaches, & Instructors
• Postpartum Depression
• Postpartum Mental Health
• Pregnancy
• Stress Management
• Supporting Someone who is Grieving
• Types of Trauma