About
Nicole Winningham, M.Ed.
Founder of Partnering with Parents &
Holistic Nutrition Services
As the proud mother of two and wife of a firefighter, I understand the joys and challenges of raising a family. I work as both a Child Development Specialist and Holistic Nutrition Consultant, with a passion for empowering parents to lead their child’s growth with confidence and competence.
Why Partnering With Parents?
My journey connecting health and development began with my own children’s experiences in health recovery. Through my professional work, I saw how many families were searching for support to bridge the gap between developmental milestones and holistic health. That called me to pursue advanced training in holistic nutrition, enabling me to help families “connect the dots” for lasting success and big wins.
Education
Fields of Study:
Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Special Education
Master’s Degree in Early Intervention
American Fitness Professionals Association (AFPA) Holistic Nutrition Consultant Certification
"I am proud to be a Florida Gator and grateful for the opportunity to merge my academic background with years of hands-on experience supporting children and families."
University of Florida’s 40 Under 40 Honoree recognizes outstanding young alumni for achievements, innovation, and leadership that positively impact the Gator Nation.
Professional Focus Areas
I specialize in:
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Early childhood development and milestone tracking
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Parent coaching for home and school success
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Holistic nutrition for mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual health
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Support for children with Autism, sensory processing challenges, and feeding difficulties
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Integrative developmental strategies blending evidence-based methods with family-centered practices
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Gut microbiome support and Clostridium difficile (C.diff) infection
Areas of Expertise
Early Social Interaction Project for Toddlers with Autism
INSPIRE Infant Mental Health Learning Community
Lead Implementation Coach – Early Steps Professional Development Project
Creating a Care Plan for Tongue & Lip Tied Babies
Infant and Toddler Developmental Specialist
Project Social Communication
SKI-HI Hearing Certification
Writing Functional Outcomes for Assessments
Assessment and Integration of Retained Primitive Reflexes
Embedding Intervention in Routines for Caregivers
Battelle Developmental Inventory-II Train-the-Trainer
Supporting Gut Health & Recovery (C. Diff)
