Sarah MacLaughlin

Sarah MacLaughlin is an experienced professional in child development and parenting education with over 30 years in the field. Currently serving as a Senior Training & Technical Assistance Specialist for Pediatrics Supporting Parents at ZERO TO THREE, Sarah also holds the title of Senior Editor for HealthySteps, where communication for parent and practitioner audiences is crafted. Previous roles include Senior Writer & Training Specialist for HealthySteps at Hand in Hand Parenting and Director of Parent Education at The Center for Parenting and Play, where infrastructure and grant contributions were managed. Sarah's expertise encompasses child behavior decoding, family support, and development of educational programming for parents involved in child protective services. A licensed social worker and Certified Parenting by Connection Instructor, Sarah MacLaughlin is dedicated to promoting kindness and play in partnerships with families. Educational achievements include a Bachelor's degree in Women's Studies from San Francisco State University.