Children are constantly growing, learning, and communicating. Each day brings about new discoveries and achievements — and Jodie Wallis has always loved being part of that process.

Jodie spent her youth babysitting, working in daycares, and taking every opportunity to work with children. Her early love of childcare evolved into a real curiosity around how children communicate. This led her to obtain a master’s degree in speech-language pathology, with a focus on early childhood development. 

After graduation, Jodie worked in speech. Yet, she was increasingly interested in learning about feeding, swallowing, and lactation. She eventually started shadowing a local infant feeding therapist, where she fell in love with the specialty and joined the practice.

In feeding therapy sessions, Jodie began to encounter families with similar frustrations. Clinics often did not fully explain why their child was struggling, instead providing them with advice that felt generic or difficult to put into practice. 

In 2023, Jodie decided to fill the gap. She founded Flourishing Kids to help families learn why feeding challenges happen and to offer clear, personalized support.

Since starting her new practice, Jodie has helped over 300 families address feeding and lactation concerns. She believes her success comes from listening to children and their families, understanding their concerns, and collaborating to create clear strategies. 

“When families come to Flourishing Kids, I hope they feel my passion. I wear my heart on my sleeve, celebrate every little win alongside them, and genuinely want every child and family to flourish.” — Jodie Wallis