Professionals Series: Why Children’s Mental Health Needs the Whole ECE Village

Your time to breathe: about < 1 minute of reading

For over 35 years, Hand in Hand Parenting has provided research-backed tools that help children, families, and educators create strong, connected learning environments. This teleseminar, designed for professionals working in early childhood education, explores how every participant in an ECE program—educators, caregivers, administrators, and families—plays a role in shaping children’s mental health and well-being.

In this session, you’ll learn:
âś… Why connection is a cornerstone of emotional well-being in early childhood
âś… Practical Hand in Hand listening tools for building strong, supportive ECE communities
âś… How to bring these tools into your work to create lasting, positive change for children and families

Meet the Presenters:
🎓 Maya Coleman, Ph.D. – Clinical Psychologist, M.A. in Special Education/Learning Disabilities
🎓 Shelley Macy, M.A. – Early Childhood Educator and Teacher Trainer, with over 40 years of experience
🎓 Robin Setchko, LMFT, M.A. – Licensed Therapist in private practice since 1991

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