Parenting for Independence

Practical parenting strategies for raising confident, capable and resilient individuals prepared for life.

Join experienced Montessori educator Amy Kirkham for this inspiring workshop packed with tips to help you nurture your child's blossoming independence and help them grow into capable adults who think for themselves, care for others and contribute to the world.

Why attend?

• Learn practical strategies you can use at home to support your child’s autonomy and sense of responsibility.

• Gain a greater understanding of the crucial role independence plays in your child's cognitive, emotional and social development.

• Feel more confident as a parent with expert guidance in a relaxed, supportive and non-judgemental environment.

• Connect with other like-minded parents who are also navigating the joys and challenges of raising independent children.

Whether you're just starting your parenting journey or looking for some new techniques to add to your parenting toolkit, you'll walk away with a deeper understanding of your child's development and simple, effective ways to support their developing independence every day.

About Amy Kirkham

Amy Kirkham is a VIT registered Early Childhood Teacher and has a Bachelor of Educational Studies (Hearing Impairment) and Master of Education from the University of Melbourne. She has multiple Association Montessori Internationale (AMI) qualifications including the 0–3 Diploma, 3–6 Diploma and 3–6 Trainers’ Certificate. 

Amy has been the 3–6 AMI Director of Training in Melbourne since 2008 and a member of the AMI 3–6 Training Faculty in China since 2011.  She has worked with young children in Early Childhood Centres, as a Play Therapist at the Royal Children’s Hospital, as well as in many different Montessori Centres for over 30 years.

This workshop is suitable for parents, carers, and educators. Bookings are essential.

Event details

When: Thursday 26 June, 6:30pm–8:00pm
Where: North-Eastern Montessori School, 315 Aqueduct Rd, St Helena, Vic 3088
Tickets: $12 (FREE for North-Eastern Montessori families and staff — please contact Reception to book)