{"product_id":"nurturing-childhood-in-the-digital-age","title":"Nurturing Childhood in the Digital Age - February 22 \u0026 23, 2027","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWECAN PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT EVENT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAn event for Waldorf early childhood educators exploring how to support children and families in a rapidly changing media landscape.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Together, we will consider current research, foundational developmental principles, and the role of the educational environment in nurturing healthy childhood development.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 1:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eUnderstanding Media \u0026amp; Childhood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - An overview of child development and the framework of media maturity, as well as age-related considerations for early childhood and beyond. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eBringing It Into Practice\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - What support do we need as teachers? What challenges do we face when communicating what we have learned to colleagues and parents? How can we talk about this concern in a supportive and welcoming way? How can we foster clear and compassionate conversations with colleagues and parents? Such discussions bridge challenges and inspire a creative culture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis is a two-part live event scheduled to take place on: \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMonday, February 22 at 2:00pm HT \/ 5:00 pm PT \/ 6:00 pm MT \/ 7:00pm CT \/ 8:00pm ET.\u003cbr\u003eand\u003cbr\u003eTuesday, February 23, 2027\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e at 2:00pm HT \/ 5:00 pm PT \/ 6:00 pm MT \/ 7:00pm CT \/ 8:00pm ET.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength of Event\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEach part of this event will run one hour and 30 minutes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Development Certificate: Live participants will receive a certificate for three hours of attendance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e at the end of the event.\u003c\/strong\u003e (For two-part events, attendees will receive the certificate at the end of the second part.)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRecording Access:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e All who register will receive access to the recording. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRegistration Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eFee:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e $40 USD\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRegister online through the WECAN bookstore.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli role=\"presentation\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eWe want everyone to be able to participate in this evening. 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