Empowering Parents and Caregivers: Two Successful Multiplier Events Promoted EarlyBrain’s Toolkit
In a significant step toward supporting families and early childhood development, two impactful multiplier events were recently held to promote the newly developed EarlyBrain‘s Toolkit, a comprehensive resource designed to support parents and caregivers in addressing challenging situations of the everyday life for children between birth to age six.
The events, held in Spain and Italy, brought together a diverse group of stakeholders, including parents and caregivers. Organised under the framework of EU-funded EarlyBrain project, these events served as dynamic platforms to present the Toolkit, demonstrate its practical use, and foster collaboration across the early childhood care sector.
Events Highlight
Spain, 26 March 2025
Hosted by IRENEA – Institute of Neurological Rehabilitation of Vithas Hospitals, located at Vithas Valencia Consuelo Hospital, the event featured an interactive workshop about the EarlyBrain’s stories, materials and concepts, as well as a discussion panel between families and professionals, where real-life experiences were shared and reflections were made on the importance of having adapted resources that make visible the diversity of child development in all areas of a child’s life. A total of 58 attendees (34 in person and 18 online) participated in this insightful event.
Italy, 7 June 2025
The second Multiplier Event took place in Siracusa, Italy, during Istituto di Gestalt’s Annual Conference on 6 and 7 June, 2025. The event emphasised the importance real-world implementation of ECI knowledge, the session provided professionals and neurodevelopment experts the opportunity to discover the EarlyBrain’s toolkit, showcasing the stories and resources developed. A total of 70 participants were involved in theoretical and practical discussions, their testimonials highlighted the Toolkit’s potential for positive impact on child engagement and parent confidence.
Photo of speakers during the Multiplier Event in Italy
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