Big School, Big Emotions: Helping Young Children Feel Ready and Safe to Let Go

We are so excited to invite you to watch the webinar: Big School, Big Emotions: Supporting Children, Educators & Parents in This Transition, with Dana Alqinneh, M.Ed., Head of Pedagogy at Parent, and Paula Galvez, Mindfulness Practitioner, Certified Early Years Educator, Holistic Counselor, and Meditation Teacher.

What is covered:

• • Understanding the Emotional Impact: What starting school feels like for a child and how we can support both them and their caregivers.
• • What Readiness Really Means: Beyond ABCs, the social, emotional, and self-care skills that matter most in the early years.
• • Handling Separation Anxiety with Confidence: Tools for smooth goodbyes, consistent routines, and co-regulation.
• • Mindfulness Practices That Actually Work: Simple breathing exercises, visual aids, and grounding techniques for home and classroom.
• • Practical Prep, Not Pressure: How to build children’s confidence with role play, storytelling, and praise for effort, not perfection.
• • Partnering with Families: Building trust, opening communication, and ensuring educators and caregivers are on the same page.