Zak & Nat™ is dedicated to bringing social and emotional learning to life—and making it fun!

We create appealing, and useful products for kids of varied abilities and adults to use together, that promote healthier and happier interactions. As Social Emotional Learning Specialists and Early Childhood Consultants, we provide workshops and trainings in communities and early childhood settings to promote social emotional skill building and development.

Zak & Nat™ empowers children and the grown-ups in their lives to build vital life skills as they create stronger relationships, transforming everyday challenges into opportunities for greatness! We think that is pretty cool.

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About Randi:

As the Founder and Owner of Zak & Nat™ (a division of Proactive Connections, LLC)  Randi knows that being an early childhood educator or a parent of a young child can be extremely rewarding, yet, also quite challenging! With a wide skill set as being a seasoned licensed clinical social worker, passionate preschool teacher, creative early childhood consultant/trainer, Social Emotional Learning Specialist and determined mother of spirited young children, Randi has become a guide to countless early childhood professionals and parents of young children. Her expertise covers a range of topics including managing separation anxiety, facilitating the development of social-emotional learning (SEL) skills and character development, engaging with common challenges in early childhood such as tantrums, conflict resolution, strong-willed students, as well as team building support. With a deep understanding of the joys and challenges that parenthood and preschool provide, Randi uses her proactive problem solving, creative and customized approach to help her clients of all ages build social emotional literacy, promoting healthy communication styles and deepening relationships.