Welcome to Step Ahead
Here I’ll introduce you to infant development
consultation and the benefits of this practice.
If you have any concerns regarding your baby’s
development or are looking to give your little one
a little extra attention and would like to be even
more involved in your child’s development
you have come to the right place!
With me you will learn about bonding, calming,
sleeping, sensory-motor development,
attentiveness and more for infants ages 0-2.
Benefits of developmental consultation
- Quality and bonding time with your baby
- Hands-on experiential activities and exercises for you and your baby
- Socializing with other parents and babies in a supportive and intimate armosphere
- Professional support that allows for developmental monitoring
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"I met Dafna while studying at First-Step. At first she seems quiet and introspective, but as the course went on I discovered a calm and professional personality with much understanding, empathy and a desire to give and help.
Her ability to step into a session and work with the mothers and babies charmed us all. Her patience and the contact she made with each baby was admirable."
Dafna Gotman, First-Step Classmate, Israel
"Working with Dafna I discovered a personable, empathetic and sensitive young lady. She is perceptive and responsive to the group's needs as a whole as well as the individual participants, providing an open and relaxed atmosphere.
Dafna possesses excellent leading skills and I foresee a bright future for her in this field!"
Adi Phillip, Lead Instructor, First-Step Center, Tel-Aviv
"Having Dafna as an assistant instructor has been a wonderful experience. I always know I could count on her to take over when needed and she was very good about anticipating the group's needs as well as mine."
Noa Nudel, Lead Instructor, First-Step Center, Tel-Aviv
"As one of Dafna's instructors I saw her great potential for working with families. From the very first day she held a baby in class I could see her confidence breaking through and was admiring her sense of intuition in relating to the baby.
All through her course work I saw her keen instincts working for her.
I wish I could see her now!"
Mariana Nadir, Owner, Kesher Rishony, Israel
Testimonials
"It's hard not to fall-in love with Dafna instantaneously. I know it happened to me. I studied with Dafna at First-Step and we became friends very quickly.
Dafna is a warm, loving, gentle person.
I wish I was there to see her work up close.
In order to take care of babies you need a lot of patience, love and passion. It seems you, Dafna, were blessed with them all!
Whoever chooses you is very lucky!"
Gali Solel-Klain, First-Step Classmate, Israel
*Serving the entire San Francisco Bay Area*
Dafna Golan Carbone | Infant Development Trainer & Consultant | 650.646.5506 | info@stepping-ahead.com
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"At 10 months old, my daughter still couldn’t sit up from lying down on her back or on her stomach. Needless to say I was concerned, but then I met Dafna, and from the start she treated us like old friends. Dafna took charge of the situation in a very caring and sensitive way. She was careful not to criticize my parenting skills. She was very patient with my daughter’s character and pace, and took the time to explain the different exercises and methods she was using.
I must admit it was very hard for me to hear my daughter’s repeated protests during her sessions with Dafna and not act upon them. Yet it was all water under the bridge when two months later my daughter is not only sitting up, but crawling all over the house. She is a lot more active, lively, smiling and not afraid of taking the next step by trying to stand up….
Dafna, thank you so much! We could not have done this without you!"
Ronnie, N.'s mother, Sunnyvale, CA
"I took the infant development class at Carmel Blue yesterday. It was amazing. And I'm not the only one who loved it-- Johnny, my 5 month old was all smiles the entire time. I've taken a good number of developmental play, baby yoga, and baby massage type classes around the city. Dafna's class was by far the best I've taken. She was wonderful to work with, Johnny loved it, and in a short hour and half class we learned a ton of play time activities that will move him forward developmentally. She is not only incredibly knowledgeable but warm and caring with the babies, and great with the moms too. I can't say enough positive things about Dafna."
Christi, Workshop Participant, Carmel Blue 2011
Infant Development Daddy Workshops and Monthly Workshops at Carmel Blue and Natural Resources in SF.
Please check calendar for dates and times
*Available for private consultation and group sessions in the Peninsula and South Bay. Please contact for details.*
