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View compareFreedom and Independence for Children in Today’s World | Expert Talk Powered by Sagebrook International School
From open-ended play to decision-making at home, freedom for young children looks very different today than it did a generation ago. In a world of schedules, screens, and structured activities, how can we nurture genuine independence and self-agency in our little ones?
This session invites educators and play experts to reflect on what “freedom” truly means for children — how to balance safety with exploration, boundaries with autonomy, and guidance with trust. Expect a thoughtful discussion, real stories, and takeaways for creating space where children can bloom on their own terms.
Powered By: Sagebrook International School
Date: November 29th, Saturday
Time: 16:00 – 17:30
Zoë L. Hauser
Moderator: Zoë L. Hauser, Head of School at Sagebrook
Zoë is a lifelong educator whose journey has taken her from the island of Jersey to classrooms and leadership roles across the USA, Myanmar, and India. She is passionate about joyful, child-centered learning and is dedicated to creating schools where curiosity and play help every child thrive.
Helen Issar
Helen Issar, Founder of Papagoya Bangalore
Helen comes from a family of passionate educators committed to equity and meaningful learning, and Papagoya is where her love for children meets her belief that childhood should be joyful, free, and deeply supported. With 17 years of experience across marketing, entrepreneurship, and education — and inspired by her time in Norway and Denmark — she is driven to create a space where children thrive and women can flourish as both professionals and parents.
Vaishali BK
Vaishali BK, Educator and Children’s books author #Ammatoday
Vaishali is an experienced educator, Montessorian, TEDx speaker and author who works with schools and parents to create mindful, inclusive spaces for children. She runs a 90,000+ member parenting community and conducts workshops on conscious parenting. She lives in Chennai with her husband and two daughters.
Swathi Kandru
Swathi Kandru, Play Therapist, Inner Connect
Swathi Kandru is a trainee therapeutic play practitioner (Play Therapy UK) with over 10 years of experience working with children. She holds an M.Sc. in Reading, Language and Cognition from the University of York, where she researched memory, executive control and bilingualism, co-authoring two peer-reviewed papers. Swathi uses play therapy and creative arts to help children make sense of difficult experiences, build emotional resilience and develop healthy coping strategies.
