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.
September 2020 Webinars
Module: Play & STEM
The wonder of discovery: Exploring science in the outdoor environment (in English)
Webinar: September 1st, 2020
Expert: Jo Grimmond, Community Engagement Coordinator, Lecturer/Tutor – The Early Years, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Autism - Play & Stem
Using Play Therapy to Support Language (in English)
Webinar: September 1st, 2020
Expert: Sarah Valeri, Creative Arts Thearapist, New York, USA
Module: Early Arts
Artists At Home: Why Is Creativity Important - Some tips from Reggio Emilia (in English)
Webinar: September 2nd, 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 3 (in English)
Webinar: September 2nd, 2020
Expert: Ali Golding, Dance Movement Scientist, International Consultant, Founder, Director, MovementWorks, UK
Module: Active & Healthy Kids
Dr Yum: EATING WITH YOUR SENSES (in English)
Webinar: September 3rd, 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: Playing with found objects (in English)
Webinar: September 3rd, 2020
Expert: Gai Lindsay, Lecturer, BEd-The Early Years University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Taking the challenge out of challenging behavior (in English)
Webinar: September 6th, 2020
Expert: Prof. Tamar Andrews, Early childhood education professor, UCLA Graduate School of Education, California, USA
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Supporting your child during routines and transitions at home (in English)
Webinar: September 6th, 2020
Expert: Jane Warren, Lecturer, Early Years, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Storytelling & Drama
Story making and story sharing – A journey to the Sea – Out Onto The Waves - Part C (in English)
Webinar: September 7th, 2020
Expert: John Mee, Drama practitioner, Co-creative director, formerly senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Alive And Kicking Theatre Company, UK
Module: Storytelling & Drama
"5 More Minutes" - Part 3 (in English)
Webinar: September 7th, 2020
Performers: Leila Chebbi, Artistic Director, Theatre Company Travelled Companions & Joe Shipman, Performer and Theatre Maker, UK
Module: Autism - Storytelling & Drama
''5 More Minutes'': PART 2 (in English)
Webinar: September 7th, 2020
Performers: Leila Chebbi, Artistic Director, Theatre Company Travelled Companions, UK & Joe Shipman, Performer and Theatre Maker, UK
Module: Play & STEM
Bringing maths to life in the home: Exploring patterning and symmetry (in English)
Webinar: September 8th, 2020
Expert: Jo Grimmond, Community Engagement Coordinator, Lecturer/Tutor – The Early Years, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Autism - Play & STEM
What is multi-sensory learning and why is it important for my child? (in English)
Webinar: September 8th, 2020
Expert: Richard Hirstwood, Founder & Principal Tutor, Hirstwood Training Ltd
Module: Early Arts
Artists At Home: How Become a Real Artist by Looking at a Real Artist! (in English)
Webinar: September 9th, 2020
Expert: Ian Brown , Professor, Honorary, University of Wollongong, NSW Australia
Module: Autism - Active & Healthy Kids
Relaxation and Mindfulness (in English)
Webinar: September 9th, 2020
Expert: Emily Abramson, Art Therapist, certified Yoga Therapist & Teacher, School of Visual Arts, New York, USA
Module: Active & Healthy Kids
Active kids At Home - Movement games (in English)
Webinar: September 10th, 2020
Expert: Lesley Minervini, International tutor, Teach Active, UK
Module: Autism - Early Arts
Artists At Home: Mark making on black and white images (in English)
Webinar: September 10th, 2020
Expert: Gai Lindsay, Lecturer, BEd-The Early Years University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Why early childhood education matters (in English)
Webinar: September 12th, 2020
Expert: Sharron Fogarty, Early Childhood Development and Education Consultant, Kinderly, UK
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Successful Parenting Part 4: The Poverty of Wealth (in English)
Webinar: September 13th, 2020
Expert: Prof. Tamar Andrews, Early childhood education professor, UCLA Graduate School of Education, California, USA
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
How to support the sensory needs of your child at home (in English)
Webinar: September 13th, 2020
Expert: Jane Warren, Lecturer, Early Years, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
How to support Your Child's Resilience in a time of crisis (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 14th, 2020
Expert: Manal Sadr, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Director, Arabian Child, UAE
Module: Storytelling & Drama
Shared Story - A Yorkshire Tale (in English)
Webinar: September 14th, 2020
Expert: Natasha Holmes, Artistic Director, Tell Tale Hearts, UK
Module: Autism - Storytelling & Drama
''5 More Minutes'': PART 3 (in English)
Webinar: September 14th, 2020
Performers: Leila Chebbi, Artistic Director, Theatre Company Travelled Companions, UK & Joe Shipman, Performer and Theatre Maker, UK
Module: Play & STEM
Bringing maths to life in the home: Exploring number (in English)
Webinar: September 15th, 2020
Expert: Jo Grimmond, Community Engagement Coordinator, Lecturer/Tutor – The Early Years, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Autism - Play & STEM
How to create a multi sensory room at home (in English)
Webinar: September 15th, 2020
Expert: Richard Hirstwood, Founder & Principal Tutor, Hirstwood Training Ltd
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Back to school Routines (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 16th, 2020
Expert: Tanya El Achkar Fakhoury, Parental Coach and creator of the Paradigm for Peaceful Parenting Online Programme
Module: Early Arts
Artists At Home: Making a Mess While Still Being Creative (in English)
Webinar: September 16th, 2020
Expert: Ian Brown , Professor, Honorary, University of Wollongong, NSW Australia
Module: Autism - Active & Healthy Kids
Movement games to build up core stability and shoulder strength (in English)
Webinar: September 16th, 2020
Expert: Lesley Minervini, International tutor, Teach Active, UK
Module: Active & Healthy Kids
Dr Yum: KEEP FOOD WHOLESOME (in English)
Webinar: September 17th, 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
Photography and the Family: Creative Image-Making with your Child (in English)
Webinar: September 17th, 2020
Expert: Laura Hetzel, Artist and Art Therapist, Children’s Museum of the Arts, New York, USA
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Nurturing Healthy Brain Development, Attachments and Emotional Well-being (in English)
Webinar: September 19th, 2020
Expert: Shamila Nazim, CreaKids ELC Manager
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
The Most Effective Parenting Style for Parenting that works (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 19th, 2020
Expert: Manal Sedar, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Director, Arabian Child, UAE
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Reopening nurseries: what to expect as a parent (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 19th, 2020
Expert: Samia Kazi, Member of Board of Directors Ellis, Arabian Child, Consultant, Childhood Education International, USA
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
But he doesn't look autistic (in English)
Webinar: September 19th, 2020
Expert: Cheryl Bedding, Early Childhood Consultant and Trainer, UK
Module: Play & Stem
Creating an enjoyable home learning environment (in English)
Webinar: September 20th, 2020
Expert: Lorraine Allman, Founder & CEO, Writer, Educator & International Consultant, Can-Do Child, UK
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Supporting children with anxiety - a tried and tested holistic approach (in English)
Webinar: September 20th, 2020
Expert: Ella Kate Carey, Family health practitioner
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Do you have concerns about your child's growth? (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 21st, 2020
Expert: Manal Sedar, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Director, Arabian Child, UAE
Module: Storytelling & Drama
Shared Story: The Fisherman and the Ring from West Africa (in English)
Webinar: September 21st, 2020
Expert: Natasha Holmes, Artistic Director, Tell Tale Hearts, UK
Module: Autism - Storytelling & Drama
Story making and story sharing – A Journey to the Sea – Get Ready! Part A (in English)
Webinar: September 21st, 2020
Expert: John Mee, Drama practitioner, Co-creative director, formerly senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Alive And Kicking Theatre Company, UK
Module: Play & STEM
Bringing maths to life in the home: Exploring measurement(in English)
Webinar: September 22nd, 2020
Expert: Jo Grimmond, Community Engagement Coordinator, Lecturer/Tutor – The Early Years, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
The Red Flags: what to look for as a parent (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 22nd, 2020
Expert: Eman Gaad, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor of Special and Inclusive Education, British University in Dubai (BUiD), UAE
Module: Autism - Play & STEM
Playing with technology: using iPads/apps and other gadgets with my child (in English)
Webinar: September 22nd, 2020
Expert: Richard Hirstwood, Founder & Principal Tutor, Hirstwood Training Ltd
Module: Early Arts
Artists At Home: How to Get Your Children to Understand Others Through Art (in English)
Webinar: September 23rd, 2020
Expert: Ian Brown , Professor, Honorary, University of Wollongong, NSW Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Why children nag, fight, drag bedtime and interrupt? (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 23rd, 2020
Expert: Tanya El Achkar Fakhoury, Parental Coach and creator of the Paradigm for Peaceful Parenting Online Programme
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Understanding your autistic Child's fussy eating and what to do about it (in English)
Webinar: September 23rd, 2020
Expert: Ella Kate Carey, Family health practitioner
Module: Active & Healthy Kids
Dr Yum: ENCOURAGING TASTING (in English)
Webinar: September 24th, 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
Photography and the Family, Part 2: Creating Photo Albums (in English)
Webinar: September 24th, 2020
Expert: Laura Hetzel, Artist and Art Therapist, Children’s Museum of the Arts, New York, USA
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Discovering the World Around Us – Exploration and Imagination (in English)
Webinar: September 26th, 2020
Expert: Shamila Nazim, CreaKids ELC Manager
Module: Play & Stem
Planning your child’s day to include learning, moving, mindfulness and joy (in English)
Webinar: September 27th, 2020
Expert: Lorraine Allman, Founder & CEO, Writer, Educator & International Consultant, Can-Do Child, UK
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
How you and your other children can play at home with your child/ren of determination (in English)
Webinar: September 27th, 2020
Expert: Jane Warren, Lecturer, Early Years, Faculty of Social Sciences, School of Education, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Storytelling & Drama
Shared Story – The Dragon of Krakow a tale from Poland (in English)
Webinar: September 28th, 2020
Expert: Natasha Holmes, Artistic Director, Tell Tale Hearts, UK
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
How to Raise Your kids with High -and Healthy- Self Esteem (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 28th, 2020
Expert: Manal Sedar, Ph.D. in Educational Psychology, Director, Arabian Child, UAE
Module: Autism - Storytelling & Drama
Story making and story sharing – A Journey to the Sea – On The Way - Part B (in English)
Webinar: September 28th, 2020
Expert: John Mee, Drama practitioner, Co-creative director, formerly senior lecturer at Leeds Beckett University, Alive And Kicking Theatre Company, UK
Module: Play & STEM
Engaging young engineers: Using construction materials for learning (in English)
Webinar: September 29th, 2020
Expert: Jo Grimmond, Community Engagement Coordinator, Lecturer/Tutor – The Early Years, Early Start, University of Wollongong, Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Hyperactive Behavior you might be seeing in your child. What is Hyperactivity? (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 29th, 2020
Expert: Eman Gaad, Dean of the Faculty of Education, Professor of Special and Inclusive Education, British University in Dubai (BUiD), UAE
Module: Autism - Play & STEM
How do I play with my child? (in English)
Webinar: September 29th, 2020
Expert: Richard Hirstwood, Founder & Principal Tutor, Hirstwood Training Ltd
Module: Early Arts
Artists At Home: What Do All Those Art Words Mean? (in English)
Webinar: September 30th, 2020
Expert: Ian Brown , Professor, Honorary, University of Wollongong, NSW Australia
Module: Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Common parenting mistakes in handling tantrums (in Arabic)
Webinar: September 30th, 2020
Expert: Tanya El Achkar Fakhoury, Parental Coach and creator of the Paradigm for Peaceful Parenting Online Programme
Module: Autism - Parent Talks, Ask the Experts
Why does my autistic child have bowel issues? What can I do about it? (in English)
Webinar: September 30th, 2020
Expert: Ella Kate Carey, Family health practitioner