We’re delighted to invite parents to a thoughtful and practical morning of conversation, reflection, and shared learning focused on supporting children’s emotional wellbeing and development. Through a relaxed conversational format, this event will explore how boundaries, emotional regulation, resilience, and connection work together to create calmer, healthier family relationships.

What to Expect:

Join us for a relaxed and insightful coffee morning designed for parents who want to:

Feel more confident navigating everyday parenting challenges
Better understand children’s behaviour and emotional needs
Learn practical strategies to create calmer family routines
Build stronger connections with their children
Hear honest, reassuring conversations from experienced educators
Connect with other parents in a welcoming community environment

Each session will feature expert speakers and practical takeaways you can apply at home.

Why attend?

Designed as an open and engaging discussion rather than a formal lecture, the morning will bring together educators and parents to explore some of the most common challenges families face today – from managing difficult behaviours and screen time struggles to building independence, confidence, and emotional resilience.

Throughout the session, parents will have opportunities to reflect, participate in interactive discussions, and hear practical strategies that can be applied in everyday family life.

Topics throughout the morning will include:

Setting calm, consistent boundaries without conflict
Supporting emotional regulation in children
Encouraging resilience and independence
Navigating screen time and technology boundaries
Building routines that reduce anxiety and stress
Balancing modern family pressures with emotional connection

The event will also explore the importance of modelling calm behaviour as adults, and how strong school-family partnerships can help children thrive both academically and emotionally.

The coffee mornings are free to attend, but places are limited, so you’ll need to register if you’d like to attend.

I’d Like to Attend!

Preliminary Event Agenda

09:00 am – 09:30 am

Arrive, Register, Coffee & Meet the Community

09:30 am - 09:35 am

Welcome from MBC Editor, Sophie Voelzing and event to begin

09:35 am - 11:00 am

Expert speakers to present, covering topics including:

Boundaries Without Battles: Inspired by the work of Paul Dix and Adele Faber, this interactive discussion will explore practical approaches to handling conflict, maintaining calm boundaries, and protecting relationships during challenging moments.
Raising Independent, Resilient Children: A conversation focused on helping children build confidence, responsibility, emotional awareness, and resilience both at home and at school.
Nurturing Wellbeing at Home: Exploring the powerful connection between sleep, nutrition, movement, emotional regulation, and learning — and how family routines can support calmer, happier households.
Presence, Boundaries & Modern Family Life: A thoughtful reflection on parenting in an affluent, fast-moving world, and how emotional presence, routines, and connection matter more than “giving children everything.”
Parenting and education in Dubai today: Educators from Ash Mount School and South View School will share insights into parenting and education in Dubai today, including wellbeing, resilience, behaviour, and the skills children need for the future.

11:00 am - 11:30 am

Audience Q&A

11:30 am - 12:00 pm

Networking, refreshments, prize draw and goodie bags.

Please Note: There may be some changes to the agenda, based on speaker preferences.

I’d Like to Attend!

Event Speakers

Abigail Fishbourne

Principal, Ash Mount School

Aamna Thomas

Head of Primary, Ash Mount School

Laura Stokes

Head of Primary, South View School

Scott Webster

AHT Pastoral, South View School

Register Now

This event has now concluded.
Registrations are closed. Thank you to everyone who attended.

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IMPORTANT NOTES:

The coffee mornings are free to attend, but places are limited, so registration using the registration form above is advised to secure your place.
Our Team will contact you by phone / email to confirm your attendance a day before the event.
Please note that we will have photographers and videographers to record the event, so you should register to attend only if you freely give your permission to be included in any photography/video, as we will be using these in our event media coverage!

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the event, email:

Sophie Voelzing, Editor Mother Baby & Child on: sophie.voelzing@cpimediagroup.com

Venue

The Irish Village – Dubai Studio City (1st Floor, Studio One Hotel)