Free Informational Workshops

Remote workshops that offer helpful insight, tips and strategies for supporting your child's social-emotional development.

The Power of Play

If you've ever wondered:

● Why does my child play the same games over and over?

● How can play help with anxiety, frustration, or big emotions?

● What does child-led play actually look like?

● How can I use play to strengthen my relationship with my child?

We invite you to join us for The Power of Play, a one-hour parent workshop exploring why play

is one of the most important tools for supporting children's emotional, social, and cognitive

development, presented by Dr. Alex Schira. Dr. Schira is a licensed clinical psychologist and

director of the Child & Family Program at Williamsburg Therapy Group.

Together we'll discuss:

● Why play is essential for healthy development.

● How play helps children process emotions and build resilience.

● What children's play can tell us about their inner world.

● Practical strategies for incorporating meaningful play into everyday family life.

  • Audience: Caregivers with students ages infant-12 years old

  • Facilitator: Alex Schira, PsyD

  • Date: Wednesday, August 5th, 2026

  • Time: 12:00-1:00 pm ET

  • Location: GoogleMeet

Registration closes at 9 am August 5th, 2026.

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Beyond ABCs: Preparing Your Child to Thrive This School Year

As a new school year approaches, many parents wonder how to best prepare their child for a successful transition. While academics are important, the skills that help children thrive often extend far beyond letters and numbers. Drawing on her experience as a kindergarten teacher and admissions consultant, Caitlin Hasson, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Programs at Evolved Education Company, will share practical strategies for building the social-emotional, communication, and executive functioning skills that foster confidence, independence, resilience, and a smooth return to the classroom.

  • Audience: Caregivers with students preschool age-5th grade

  • Facilitator: Caitlin Hasson, Director of Early Childhood and Elementary Programs at Evolved Education

  • Date: Wednesday, August 12th, 2026

  • Time: 7:00-8:00 pm ET

  • Location: GoogleMeet

Registration closes at 9 am August 12th, 2026.

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