About Kaitlynn Blyth
Owner and Founder, Happy Day Play, Inc.
Background and Expertise
After more than a decade translating childhood development research into trusted guidance for millions of families worldwide, Kaitlynn Blyth founded Happy Day Play, Inc. to bring that same rigor into real-world family experiences.
Kaitlynn is the owner, founder, and CEO of Happy Day Play, Inc., a modern family education and childhood development company grounded in research, intentional design, and high standards. As a trained Family Life Educator and award-winning parenting and childhood development content strategist, she has built her career at the intersection of family science, communication, and experiential learning.
Before launching Happy Day Play, Kaitlynn led organic content strategy for the digital arm of What to Expect, the world’s leading pregnancy and parenting brand. In that role, she helped shape evidence-based guidance relied upon by millions of parents and collaborated closely with editorial leaders, researchers, medical review boards to ensure accuracy, clarity, and integrity at scale. Her work earned industry recognition for excellence in parenting and childhood development content on WhatToExpect.com and the WhatToExpect app, establishing her reputation as a trusted authority in the space.
That foundation defines the standard she applies today.
Kaitlynn combines this with formal training in family life education to help society understand how children develop and how family and community environments influence engagement. This dual expertise informs the signature approach of Happy Day Play. Every grown-up and me class is developmentally aligned and intentionally structured, yet designed with the cohesion and immersion of a carefully produced educational experience. The same thoughtful execution extends to school visits, birthday programming, curriculum development consulting, product recommendations, and family destination reviews.
Most importantly, Kaitlynn is the mother of two young children. The developmental principles guiding Happy Day Play are the same principles she applies daily in her own home. Her work reflects both professional training and lived experience.
When Happy Day Play, Inc. launched in May 2023, the response was immediate. Within one week, the company secured a national partnership. As in-person programming expanded, Happy Day Play was even selected as the leading grown-up and me provider for the acclaimed Babies R Us flagship store’s learning center, reflecting institutional trust and alignment with a nationally recognized and widely trusted family brand.
Today, Kaitlynn leads a company dedicated to helping families make informed, developmentally aligned decisions across classes, schools, celebrations, products, and travel experiences. Each offering is developed in conjunction with Family Life Education and Early Childhood Development specialists and guided by established principles of child development, attachment theory, and social-emotional growth.
Her standard is clear: Development first, intentional design, caregiver connection, and execution with excellence.
Through Happy Day Play, Inc., Kaitlynn provides families with credible guidance and thoughtfully crafted experiences rooted in how children truly grow and thrive.
“We have to remember that children are tiny humans: they all are wired differently, have their likes and dislikes, their strengths and weaknesses.”
Favorite Piece of Parenting Advice
Favorite Class at Happy Day Play
Family Open Play is her favorite due to it being the only certified class like it in the NYC area.
Favorite Event at Happy Day Play
Mom Prom and Free Family Wellness Day with Hoopla Family Fun app
Kaitlynn announcing the Babies R Us and Happy Day Play partnership.
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She is obsessed with all things carousel and even had a vintage carousel from 1916 at her wedding. She's always been a big kid at heart and loves to have fun!
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Planning parties, dreaming of Disney vacations, and shopping at Primark
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She has a soft spot for quality wooden toys and plays an active role in the Melissa & Doug Living Playfully community, providing valuable feedback.
At the top of her recommendation list is a wooden play kitchen set complete with all the accessories.
Fun Facts About Ms. Kaitlynn
A Letter of Love to the Happy Day Play Community
As a mom of two adorable hooligans, deeply immersed in the chaotic "early years” of parenthood, and an absolute nerd when it comes to babyhood and childhood development, my main goal for Happy Day Play was to make the journey of parenting and raising little ones a tad easier, no matter who you are or where you come from. I wholeheartedly believe that every family deserves support and every child deserves a quality education, starting right at home with their own family as their first teachers.
With years of experience working for the world's top pregnancy and parenting brand, What To Expect When You're Expecting, combined with my own personal interests and specialized education in pre and early literacy, and being a member of the National Council on Family, I've soaked up knowledge about every little developmental milestone imaginable. Being the oldest sibling of three, surrounded by a bunch of younger cousins, and having kids gravitate towards me wherever I go (probably because I'm just a big kid at heart), I thought I had parenting all figured out when I excitedly got pregnant with my first child.
But oh boy, reality hit me like a ton of bricks after she was born. I never anticipated the lack of support, the endless juggling act, and the constant questioning that crept in even when I knew exactly what to expect at each stage. And let me tell you, even someone as confident as me was shaken to the core when I realized that I had to be the expert on my own child's growth and well-being, navigating through all the challenges. It's overwhelming, to say the least.
But hey, us moms always find a way, don't we? I managed to survive and even thrive, but truth be told, it shouldn't have been as tough as it was. No family should have to go through that. Thankfully, I am forever grateful for the support system I built over time – the village I created, the friends I made, the incredible parent-child class teachers who became like family, and my amazing husband who embraced the beautiful chaos alongside me.
Fast forward a few years, and here we are, having welcomed our second bundle of joy into the world. With each passing moment, my fascination with childhood development has only grown stronger (yes, somehow!). I've delved deep into the intricate connections between outside support, family dynamics, and a child's overall growth, uncovering the gaps in the traditional early learning model. And that's when the idea of Happy Day Play was born.
Let's face it, being a parent, all we want is the best for our little ones. But let's be real, society doesn't always make it easy for modern families. That's why I wanted to bring a touch of simplicity and joy into parenting by providing easily accessible information, injecting humor into the fog from sleepless nights, and sharing valuable insights through fun digital downloads, relatable expert articles, adorable yet informative YouTube videos, and more. I've collaborated with other early childhood experts, family-oriented brands, and various businesses to show families how to infuse everyday activities with learning and create unforgettable moments. And due to popular demand, introduced in-person programs that brought everything together full circle.
I've often times questioned where the magic of learning went for families. And let me tell you, there's so much more out there – innovative, educational, natural and downright fun. Other local state or city mandated programs may stick to their own rulebooks, doing what they know best and have done for years or following a standardized model - and that’s great. There is a need and are reasons why those exist. At Happy Day Play though, we provide a different experience unlike anything else currently offered, focused on holistic family learning and fun. Each offering is designed to wow your family, to spark that sense of wonder and make learning exciting all over again and more importantly, accessible to everyone!
So, whether you're simply looking for expert parenting tips or want to exclusively join our “mommy and me” style program in NYC or NJ, we are thrilled to have you as part of the Happy Day Play crew! Because together, we can make this magical time of parenting even more memorable and enjoyable for every family.
It is an honor to serve and know your family! Here’s to creating the best memories, together!