Masterclasses
Our Masterclasses are crafted and delivered by developmental psychology expert Dr Siobhan Kennedy-Costantini.
In them, she distills over 15 years worth of knowledge about children's mental, physical, social and emotional development so that parents, caregivers and educators can better understand and support their little ones.
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Mini Me
The parent-child dynamic
Our parenting is influenced by so many different factors. In this masterclass we explore how these come together to influence our child and us.
Separation Anxiety
Ways to help ease the transition
Let's learn what Separation Anxiety, why it matters and some practical tips with can implement to help ease drop offs and transitions.
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Emotions
The ups and downs of being little
How infants, toddlers & young children experience and learn to regulate their emotions and what parents need to know.
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Ages & Stages
Child Development 101
A general overview of the physical, emotional, psychological and social milestones we can expect children to achieve in the first few years of life.
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Attachment
The special bond between parent & child
A child's secure attachment to their parents and other caregivers is valuable for healthy development. Here we explore how different types of caregiving can affect and promote attachment.
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Temperament
How we experience emotions & behaviour
Temperament, the precursor to 'personality' is thought to be something we are born with and it profoundly affects how we experience the world from day one.
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Resilience
Helping children handle challenges
Change is hard for all of us. Resilience allows us to better cope with challenges and recover more quickly when we are faced with difficulties.
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Playing Well With Others
How children learn to socialise
How children learn to interact with others, including other children, is a fascinating topic. Let's talk all about how children learn to share and play together.
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The Comparison Trap
One size doesn't fit all
Children develop different skills at different rates. We’ll talk about why children develop different and how it's important to let them do so at their own pace.
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Child's Play
Learning & growing through play
Find ways to turn the mundane into the magical through play will make life easier AND more fun.
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Body Moving
Physical activity for brain development
Physicality is so good for children's growing bodies AND minds. Learn why and how moving their bodies fosters cognitive development & school readiness.
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Sensory Play
Why it's worth doing
Sensory play activates children’s senses and provides a way of play that supports healthy brain development. Learn how to at home.
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Gentle Parenting
Compassion and connection
Let's explore an approach that encourages a partnership between parent and child to make choices that work for the whole family.
After School Restraint Collapse
Why kids can hold it together, until they can't
Understand why some kids meltdown after school and daycare and discover ways to better support them.
Sleeping Like a Baby
The science and reality of baby sleep
Most babies don't sleep like a baby. Learn the truth of biologically normal sleep and ways to get more sleep for the whole family.
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Keeping Abreast
All things infant feeding
How children learn to interact with others, including other children, is a fascinating topic. Let's talk all about how children learn to share and play together.
Starting Solids
Navigate the transition to solid food
Physicality is so good for children's growing bodies AND minds. Learn why and how moving their bodies fosters cognitive development & school readiness.
Baby Brain
Neuroscience in newborns
Sensory play activates children’s senses and provides a way of play that supports healthy brain development.
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Modelling
What we do matters more than what we say
Observational learning is the main way humans learn. What we model to our children through our own behaviour has implications for how they learn.
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