Familia Consciente
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By Maye Sosa · Child psychologist & BCBA

Understand the little minds in your care.

Kind, practical courses grounded in behavior science, for educators and caregivers who want to know why young children do what they do, and what to do next.

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  • Daycare staff
  • Preschool teachers
  • Nannies
  • Family caregivers

The early years, mapped

After the ESDM curriculum

CommunicationReceptive + expressive

Language

Play & socialWith imitation

Play + social

Motor skillsFine + gross

Writing→ 6 yrs

CognitionEarly concepts

Reading→ 6 yrs

Personal independenceEating, toileting

Picky eating Potty training

Areas and levels follow the Early Start Denver Model (ESDM) curriculum. Tap a bar to see the course.

Our approach

Every behavior tells a story

Each course uses the ABC lens from behavior analysis: look at what happened before, during and after, so you can respond with calm instead of guesswork.

  1. A

    Antecedent

    What happened just before the behavior?

    Example: Snack time ends and the blocks get put away.

  2. B

    Behavior

    What did the child actually do, described plainly?

    Example: Drops to the floor, cries and kicks.

  3. C

    Consequence

    What happened right after, and what did it teach?

    Example: The blocks come back out, so crying worked.

Courses

Seven courses for the moments that matter

Pick the age group you work with to see the courses that fit.

Hand-drawn daily routine chart with pictures for morning, afternoon and evening
All ages

Parenting & caregiving styles

How warm, responsive and steady care shapes a child's sense of safety, and how to find a style that works for you.

  • The four classic caregiving styles
  • Warmth and limits, together
  • Working with families' approaches
US$25Enroll & pay
Child pointing at a picture-based morning routine board
0–5 yrs

Language development

From cooing to full sentences: the milestones to watch for, and everyday talk that helps words grow.

  • Speech and language milestones
  • Serve-and-return conversation
  • Supporting bilingual children
US$35Enroll & pay
Two children playing with foam letters in the bath under starry lights
0–5 yrs

Play & social skills

How children learn to share, take turns and make friends, and how to set up play that builds those skills.

  • Stages of play
  • Coaching sharing and turn-taking
  • Helping shy or rough players
US$30Enroll & pay
Visual countdown timer with a rainbow face
1–4 yrs

Tantrums

What a meltdown is telling you, and how to stay calm, safe and connected while teaching better ways to cope.

  • Spotting triggers with ABC notes
  • Co-regulation in the moment
  • Teaching replacement skills
US$30Enroll & pay
Toddler's plate next to a token board with star tokens
1–5 yrs

Picky eating

Why so many toddlers refuse new foods, and low-pressure ways to widen what they will eat at the table.

  • Food refusal, explained
  • Calm, pressure-free mealtimes
  • When to suggest extra support
US$35Enroll & pay
Child-size potty and training toilet on a play mat
18 mo–3 yrs

Potty training

Signs a child is ready, a routine you can share with families, and how to handle setbacks without shame.

  • Readiness signs checklist
  • Reinforcement that motivates
  • Accidents and regressions
US$35Enroll & pay
Child holding a glowing ball decorated with foam letters
3–6 yrs

Early reading & writing

Letters, sounds and first marks on paper: playful pre-literacy activities that build readiness for school.

  • Phonological awareness games
  • Fine-motor skills for writing
  • Shared reading that sticks
US$30Enroll & pay

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November 2026

Dates coming soon

    Live courses

    Next session: November

    Live workshops on Google Meet, every 2nd and 4th Friday of the month. Times and topics will be announced soon. Subscribe and you'll be the first to know.

    1. Pick a date in the calendar
    2. Enroll and pay securely on Beacons
    3. Get a confirmation email with your class link
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    Watch & learn

    Small moments, real ideas

    Short videos of play, routines and learning at home. Tap one to watch.

    Watch on Instagram
    Motor skills7 motor activities before bed
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    Motor skills8 motor activities for the nervous system
    Motor skillsMovement and balance
    Watch on Instagram
    Fine motorTeach scissors with a noodle haircut
    Watch on Instagram
    RoutinesA sensory bath for sensitive kids
    CognitionCause and effect with a ball ramp
    Watch on Instagram
    Potty trainingLeaving the diaper, step by step
    Watch on Instagram
    Potty trainingGetting ready to leave the diaper
    Mayela Sosa smiling in front of a pink wall

    Meet your teacher

    Hola, I'm Maye.

    I'm Mayela Sosa, a child psychologist, Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA) and mom of twins. I help families and caregivers understand why children behave the way they do, especially sensitive kids, and respond with patience and a plan.

    I started Familia Consciente so that teachers, nannies and caregivers can get the same practical, science-based tools I use every day, explained simply and without judgment.

    On Instagram I share child development tips at @familia__consciente and easy, low-prep activities for toddlers at @lovingmoms_.

    • BCBA
    • Child psychologist
    • Mom of twins
    • Bachelor's in Psychology
    • Master's in ABA & Special Education
    • 91.5K followers on Instagram

    — Maye

    The community

    You don't have to figure it out alone.

    Join educators and caregivers who share what works in the classroom, the nursery and at home, and keep learning together between courses.

    Join the community
    • Ask real questionsBring situations from your week and get ideas from peers.
    • Live Q&As with MayelaTalks on the topics members ask about most.
    • Ready-to-use resourcesPrintable guides and activities to share with families.