Parent Resources Library
The resources on this page are intended specifically for Parents.
It includes the recorded versions of the live webinars to watch at your convenience along with printable documents/webinars handouts with practical advice and tips to support implementation.
From everyday issues to big transitions, parents are what keep children grounded and able to adapt to life’s changes.
August 2020 Webinars
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Successful Parenting Part 1:
Understanding the development of children as you are the architect of their journey (in English)
Webinar: Augutst 16th, 2020
Expert: Prof. Tamar Andrews, Early childhood education professor, UCLA Graduate School of Education, California, USA
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Understanding autism in young children (in English)
Webinar: August 16th, 2020
Expert: Jane Warren, Lecturer, Early Years, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Storytelling & Drama
"5 More Minutes" - Part 1 (in English)
Webinar: August 17th, 2020
Performers: Leila Chebbi, Artistic Director, Theatre Company Travelled Companions & Joe Shipman, Performer and Theatre Maker, UK
Module: Autism - Storytelling & Drama
How Play and Storytelling Can Support Relationships and Communication (in English)
Webinar: August 17th, 2020
Expert: Sarah Valeri, Creative Arts Therapist, New York, USA
Module: Play & STEM
STEM in the early years:
The importance of STEM learning for future development (in English)
Webinar: August 18th, 2020
Expert: Jo Grimmond, Community Engagement Coordinator, Lecturer/Tutor – The Early Years, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Autism - Play & Stem
Hand-washing games and activities (in English)
Webinar: August 18th, 2020
Expert: Lorraine Allman, Founder & CEO, Writer, Educator & International Consultant, Can-Do Child, UK
Module: Early Arts
Artists At Home:
Detailed Drawings By Using The Basics (in English)
Webinar: August 19th, 2020
Expert: Ian Brown, Professor, Honorary, University of Wollongong, NSW Australia
Module: Autism - Active & Healthy Kids
Spotlighting Movement During the Pandemic - The Foundations of learning
PART 1 (in English)
Webinar: August 19th, 2020
Expert: Ali Golding, Dance Movement Scientist, International Consultant, Founder, Director, MovementWorks, UK
Module: Active & Healthy Kids
Dr Yum: Encourage Mindfulness (in English)
Webinar: August 20th, 2020
Experts: Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH, Founder of The Dr Yum Project, Pediatrician, Yum Pediatrics, USA – Sarah Moran, Registered dietitian, The Dr. Yum Project, USA – Wendy Cannon, Early childhood educator and preschool program director, The Dr. Yum Project, USA
Module: Autism - Early Arts
Artists At Home:
What art making processes are important for my child? (in English)
Webinar: August 20th, 2020
Expert: Gai Lindsay, Lecturer, BEd-The Early Years University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Babies & toddler and New Parent Well-being (in English)
Webinar: August 22nd, 2020
Expert: Sonia Maidstone-Cotton, Author & early childhood development consultant, UK
Module:
Looking after my teeth and gums (in English)
Webinar: August 22nd, 2020
Expert: Dr. Abdelrahman Sulaiman, General Dentist
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Successful Parenting Part 2:
Boundaries, routines, flexibility and thriving as parents when our children are smarter than we are (in English)
Webinar: August 23rd, 2020
Expert: Prof. Tamar Andrews, Early childhood education professor, UCLA Graduate School of Education, California, USA
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Supporting Sibling and Peer Relationships During a Pandemic:
Let’s Play Together! (in English)
Webinar: August 23rd, 2020
Experts: Paddy Cronin Favazza, Ed.D, Professor and researcher in the field of early childhood special education, Saint Anselm College Manchester, New Hampshire, USA & Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Grayce Wicall Gauthier Professor of Education and Department Head, Department of Special Education College of Education/University of Illinois, USA
Module: Storytelling & Drama
Story making and story sharing – A Journey to the Sea – Get Ready!
Part A (in English)
Webinar: August 24th, 2020
Expert: John Mee, Drama practitioner, Co-creative director, formerly senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Alive And Kicking Theatre Company, UK
Module: Autism - Storytelling & Drama
Paper Bag Hand Puppets (in English)
Webinar: August 24th, 2020
Expert: Samantha Hansen, Visual Artist, New York, USA
Module: Play & STEM
The wonder of discovery:
Exploring science in the indoor environment (in English)
Webinar: August 25th, 2020
Expert: Jo Grimmond, Community Engagement Coordinator, Lecturer/Tutor – The Early Years, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Autism - Play & Stem
Active Number and Word Play (in English)
Expert: Lorraine Allman, Founder & CEO, Writer, Educator & International Consultant, Can-Do Child, UK
Webinar: August 25th, 2020
Module: Early Arts
Artists At Home:
Vegetable Prints Found in the Refrigerator (in English)
Webinar: August 26th, 2020
Expert: Ian Brown, Professor, Honorary, University of Wollongong, NSW Australia
Module: Autism - Active & Healthy Kids
Spotlighting Movement During the Pandemic - The Foundations of learning
PART 2 (in English)
Webinar: August 26th, 2020
Expert: Ali Golding, Dance Movement Scientist, International Consultant, Founder, Director, MovementWorks, UK
Module: Active & Healthy kids
Dr Yum: Try, Try Again (in English)
Webinar: August 27th, 2020
Experts: Nimali Fernando, MD, MPH, Founder of The Dr Yum Project, Pediatrician, Yum Pediatrics, USA – Sarah Moran, Registered dietitian, The Dr. Yum Project, USA – Wendy Cannon, Early childhood educator and preschool program director, The Dr. Yum Project, USA
Module: Autism - Early Arts
How to adapt any visual arts learning experience to suit my child’s age, stage and ability? (in English)
Webinar: August 27th, 2020
Expert: Gai Lindsay, Lecturer, BEd-The Early Years University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
The importance of Play – Supporting Language and Communication Skills (in English)
Webinar: August 29th, 2020
Expert: Shamila Nazim, CreaKids ELC Manager
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Raising Healthy Children in the Digital Age:
Guidance for Parents and Families as Media Mentors (in English)
Webinar: August 30th, 2020
Expert: Chip Donohue, PHD, Founding Director, Technology in Early Childhood Center (TEC), Erikson Institute, USA
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Helping Children Deal with All Their Emotions:
It’s So Much More Than Learning “happy, sad, and mad” (in English)
Webinar: August 30th, 2020
Experts: Paddy Cronin Favazza, Ed.D, Professor and researcher in the field of early childhood special education, Saint Anselm College Manchester, New Hampshire, USA & Michaelene M. Ostrosky, Grayce Wicall Gauthier Professor of Education and Department Head, Department of Special Education College of Education/University of Illinois, USA
Module: Storytelling & Drama
"5 More Minutes" - Part 2 (in English)
Webinar: August 31st, 2020
Performers: Leila Chebbi, Artistic Director, Theatre Company Travelled Companions & Joe Shipman, Performer and Theatre Maker, UK
Module: Storytelling & Drama
Story making and story sharing – A Journey to the Sea – On the Way!
Part B (in English)
Webinar: August 31st, 2020
Expert: John Mee, Drama practitioner, Co-creative director, formerly senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Alive And Kicking Theatre Company, UK
Module: Autism - Storytelling & Drama
''5 More Minutes'' - Part 1 (in English)
Webinar: August 31st, 2020
Performers: Leila Chebbi, Artistic Director, Theatre Company Travelled Companions, UK & Joe Shipman, Performer and Theatre Maker, UK