Expert Panel Discussions @ The Festival of Play

🎤 Expert Panel Discussions at the Festival of Play 🎤

We’re bringing together an exciting line-up of experts in education, play, and family wellness to help parents navigate the ever-evolving world of childhood development. From innovative learning methodologies to digital wellness and the power of play, these discussions are designed to spark new ideas and meaningful conversations.

Join us for engaging discussions that will inspire and empower you in your parenting journey!

Register now for the Festival of Play. Seats are limited for the event. The Festival ticket will grant you access to all panel discussions, as well as the marketplace, play space and performances. 

🔍 Click on each panel below to learn more about the expert panelists

Digital Wellness for Families: Making the Right Choices Around Screen Time

In today's tech-driven world, fostering healthy digital habits has become one of the most important challenges for families. How do we set an example and help our children develop a mindful relationship with technology, while preserving the joys of play, creativity, and connection in the real world? Join our expert panel as they explore practical strategies for parents to play an active role in guiding their children through the digital landscape. Learn how to set boundaries, encourage meaningful tech use, and create a family culture that prioritizes balance and well-being.

Exploring Education Methodologies: Finding the Right Learning Path for Your Child

Hear from leading education experts on how different education methodologies—Waldorf, Montessori, Reggio Emilia and others —align with children’s natural curiosities, learning styles, and developmental needs. The discussion will focus on empowering parents to choose an approach that best nurtures their child’s unique potential and joy for learning.

Beyond the Basics: Parenting with Purpose in a Changing World by Indigrow

In today’s rapidly changing and increasingly global world, parenting goes beyond meeting our little one’s basic needs. As a community, we find ourselves having to focus on our little one’s  social and emotional development, their understanding of themselves as well as their environment, and their role in it. Big words like conscious parenting, mindfulness, sustainability, empowerment, identity, diversity and inclusion are thrown around - but what do these terms actually mean for us and our little ones, in our everyday lives? 

This panel discussion brings together 3-4 expert parents from diverse fields, including sustainability, gentle parenting, and diversity and inclusion, to explore and share their insights on  how they integrate these values into their daily parenting practices.

This conversation aims to inspire parents, educators, and caregivers in their approach to raising their little ones through anecdotes and implementable practical tips.