Free Parent Workshop presented by Karen Young

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KY Parent Workshop.png​Big Beginnings: From Early Childhood to Prep to School 

Free Parent Workshop presented by Karen Young
Monday, 28 July at 6pm to 7.30pm | 17 Hawtree Street, Moorooka

Moving from early childhood into school is a big deal for kids and their parents. It can come with excitement, joy, anxiety, tears - all the feels! Join us for this dynamic workshop with psychologist and author Karen Young and discover practical ways you can support your child to help them feel stronger, braver, and happier as they transition to school. You'll learn exactly what your child needs from you to feel safe, supported, and ready to step into the next phase.​

We invite all interested local families to join us for this free special presentation at St Brendan's. Light refreshments will be available.

Registrations are essential, book to secure your seat. ​

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About Karen Young

Karen Young began her career as a psychologist and is now recognised as a leading authority on child and adolescent anxiety. She is a sought-after speaker, educator, and consultant and works with parents, schools, government bodies, and child and adolescent-focused organisations both in Australia and internationally. Karen is the founder of ‘Hey Sigmund’, an internationally popular online resource that provides contemporary, research-driven information on anxiety and the neurodevelopment of children. She has written five books, including the bestselling ‘Hey Warrior’, which creatively assist children to understand and manage anxiety.​


This workshop will explore:

  • Understanding your child’s development needs right now:
    • The developmental stage your child is at.
    • The behaviours you might see, and why.
    • What your child needs from you.
  • Preparing your child for what’s to come.
    • Routines, familiarity, predictability. Why they matter, and what to do.
    • Making time for play and why it matters.
    • Sleep - what to do when bedtimes are tricky.
  • Your child and their teacher.
    • What you can do at home to build the relationship between your child and your child’s teacher, and why this matters.
  • Separation anxiety:
    • A new way of thinking about separation anxiety.
    • Why it happens, and why it’s ’normal’.
    • Practical strategies to support children when goodbye feels tough.
  • Big feelings and behaviour:
    • ​Why big feelings and big behaviour might happen a little more.
    • Making sense of the after-school meltdown.
    • How to respond to big feelings.
    • When behaviour gets big.
    • Why boundaries matter, and how to hold strong, loving boundaries in ways that preserve your connection and influence.​