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WE'RE NICOLE AND STACIE.
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We’ve always believed in the power of connection and the great outdoors.Â
We are sisters with a combined 45 years of experience in the Education and SEL (social and emotional learning) work. We believe in the power of relationships and connecting with your child(ren) . We aim to help parents find ways to develop their child’s language skills and embed strategies to include language into the child’s everyday.
With a combined 45 years of experience supporting children and families in the public school system, Nicole Hicks is a former middle school Language Arts teacher, and Stacie Majszak is a middle school counselor. Throughout our careers, we’ve shared a passion for helping children thrive—and a desire to better support parents along the way.
In our work, we both noticed a consistent pattern. Nicole saw students struggling with reading, writing, sound-letter recognition, and speaking with confidence. Stacie saw how many of these challenges were connected to parents wanting to help—but not always having the tools or guidance to do so effectively.
That’s why we came together to create this course.
Our goal is to empower parents with simple, practical strategies they can use in everyday life to support their child’s language development. Through play, connection, reading, outdoor experiences, mindful screen use, and healthy routines, we help you turn ordinary moments into meaningful opportunities for growth.
Because when parents feel confident, children thrive—not just in language, but socially, emotionally, and physically.
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Help Your Child Build Strong Language & Reading Skills
In today’s screen-filled world, many parents quietly wonder:
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“Am I doing enough to help my child learn and grow?”
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 “Why does everyone else seem to know what they’re doing?”
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 “How do I help my child actually enjoy books and learning?”
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 “What if I’m missing something important during these early years?”
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 “How much screen time is too much?"
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 “What should I actually be doing at home to support language and literacy?"
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 “Is my child developing the way they should?”
The early years matter more than most parents realize — but that doesn’t mean you need expensive programs, flashcards, or hours of structured teaching.
What children truly need most is responsive interaction, conversation, play, connection, and simple everyday moments that build strong language and literacy foundations naturally.
This course helps you understand why early language development matters and shows you exactly how to support it in realistic, doable ways during your normal daily routines.
You’ll learn practical, research-informed strategies you can use during:
- Playtime
- Meals
- Bedtime
- Errands
- Story time
- Everyday conversations
No overwhelm. No perfection required.
Just simple tools that help you feel confident supporting your child’s communication, learning, and future reading success.
Designed for parents and caregivers of children ages birth–6.
 The best learning happens in everyday connection.Â
Start building your child’s language skills naturally today.
Call To Action
"I Thought I Was Already Doing Enough."
“As a mom, I constantly wondered if I was doing enough to help my child learn and grow. Between work, household responsibilities, and everything else that comes with parenting, I felt guilty about how often we relied on screens. I knew reading and talking with my child were important, but I wasn't always sure how to make those moments count.
The Ground Up Method helped me realize that supporting my child's development doesn't have to mean adding more to my already busy day. I learned simple ways to incorporate talking, reading, and play into the routines we were already doing. I feel more confident about the little things I can do every day, and I love having practical ideas instead of constantly wondering if I'm getting it right.
My biggest takeaway? I don't have to be a perfect parent. I just need to be an intentional one.”
— Kelsey C.
"I Didn't Have Enough Time for Another Parenting Program."
“Honestly, I hesitated to buy this course because I felt like I already had too much on my plate. I didn't want another program that would make me feel like I was falling short or give me a long list of things I had to do every day.
What appealed to me about The Ground Up Method was its focus on everyday moments. I began looking at reading, conversations, playtime, and even time outside as opportunities to connect with my child and encourage learning. I didn't need to create elaborate activities or completely change our schedule to start being more intentional.
I especially appreciated having clear strategies I could try right away instead of searching online for advice and wondering which recommendations to follow.
If you've been putting off investing in a parenting course because you don't have the time, I understand. The idea of making small, meaningful changes feels much more manageable than trying to do everything at once.”
— Laura P.
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