Young brains are incredibly open to external influence. As the pandemic has dragged on and things in the world feel unsettled, the
experience of being a child has changed - causing a lot of us to wonder what will be the legacy of these times on today’s young children? Dr. Vanessa believes there is an invitation hidden in these challenges, and if accepted, it is something that might just change world. That invitation is to be fiercely present in the now for our children. This means a retreat from the outcomes focused approaches of yesteryear back to the core of what nature intended. It means realigning our values in child raising with those that are science informed and heart centred. And it means seeing ourselves as the answer for the children who are counting on us, even if we have no idea what that answer is. There is incredible gold to be mined from these times, and the legacy for our children sparkles with promise.
Facilitator Bio: Dr. Vanessa Lapointe is a mom, registered psychologist, parenting educator, best-selling author, international speaker, and a regularly invited media guest. Founder and director of The Wishing Star Lapointe Developmental Clinic, she has been supporting families and children for almost 20 years, and has previous experience in community mental health and the school system. Her passion is in walking alongside parents, teachers, care providers, and other big people to really see the world through the child’s eyes. She believes that if we can do this, we are beautifully positioned to grow up our children in the best possible way.
Followed by closing remarks by ECDA and representatives from the Department of Education and Lifelong Learning.
May 6, 2022
1:30 PM