Registration opens December 1 at 7 PM
Facilitated by: Mary Hewitt
What is attachment? How do children’s early attachments shape their developmental and relational foundations for life? What is the Attachment Lens and how can it positively impact our practice as educators?
In this session, we explore How Does Learning Happen?’s WELL-BEING Foundation from the perspective of childhood attachment theory. We will learn how attachment creates a “blueprint” for the many ways children show up in the world, and how to foster secure, healthy bonds with the children in our care.
Pedagogical Focuses: Well-being
Standards of Practice: Standard I: Caring and Responsive Relationships, Standard III: Safety, Health and Well-Being in the Learning Environment
Mary Hewitt, founder of Unlocking Childhood, is an experienced public speaker, writer, and consultant specializing in the wellbeing of children, parents, educators, and child-centered professionals. With 15 years in the Early Learning field as a classroom educator, early childhood education professor, and early years system leader—she leverages her expertise to develop engaging and meaningful learning experiences for her clients. Mary holds a Masters degree in Early Childhood Education, a Bachelor of Education degree, a diploma in Early Childhood Education, and a Psychology degree. Mary credits her eclectic experiences, extensive education, and neurodivergent mind for her dynamic approach—and is passionate about sharing it with the world!
Tuesday, June 16, 2026
6:30 - 8:30 PM
Zoom
Cost
London/Middlesex: Pay What You Can
Elgin/Oxford: Free With Access Code
Registration closes on Monday, June 15 at 12:00 PM
* Ticket types are based on the county you WORK in. Elgin and Oxford participants, please use your access code to reveal your ticket type
Register for other sessions in this series:
Belonging (Thursday, Janaury 15, 2026)
Expression (Thursday, April 16, 2026)
Engagement (Tuesday, September 15, 2026)