The Fraser Foundation is thrilled to give back to our early childhood education community with a free professional development webinar series. This uplifting webinar is designed to celebrate and support educators, directors, students, and sector leaders – all from the comfort of your home or centre. We believe in your dedication and want to empower you with high-quality learning opportunities at no cost.

The Details:

Speaker: Dr Justin Coulson

Topic: Little People, Big Feelings

Date/Time: Thursday 8th October at 6:30pm – 7:30pm AEST (QLD) | 7:30pm – 8:30pm AEDT (NSW, VIC)

Where: Online Zoom

RSVP: Free! Reserve your spot today

The Topic: Little People, Big Feelings

It's tough when young children are struggling with big emotions. Meltdowns, outbursts, and challenging behaviours can leave educators feeling lost and unsure how to help – but these behaviours usually stem from overwhelming feelings that children don't yet have the tools to manage. In this session, Dr Justin Coulson shares a practical guide for early years educators to help children understand and regulate their emotional world. When children build competence in this critical life skill, they become more confident, form healthier relationships, and enjoy better wellbeing.

It will explore:

• Why meltdowns and challenging behaviours are usually a sign of feelings children can't yet manage

• A five-step “emotion coaching” process, drawing on research from Dr John Gottman and the Yale Centre for Emotional Intelligence

• How to help children name, understand and regulate big emotions

• Building resilience, confidence and healthier relationships

• Practical strategies you can use in your room tomorrow

Meet Our Speaker: Dr Justin Coulson

Dr Justin Coulson is one of Australia's most trusted parenting experts. He is the co-host and resident parenting expert on Channel 9's Parental Guidance, the founder of happyfamilies.com.au, and co-host of the Happy Families podcast, one of Australia's most popular parenting podcasts

Justin holds a PhD in psychology and is the author of multiple bestselling books on raising children. He speaks to hundreds of school, workplace and early learning communities every year, translating the research on emotional intelligence, resilience and wellbeing into practical strategies that educators and families can use straight away.

Contact the host of Free Educator Webinar with Dr Justin Coulson - Little People, Big Feelings brought to you by The Fraser Foundation