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.