Public lecture series “Happy Child” at Alanus University

An event series by Alanus University on current educational issues in cooperation with the General-Anzeiger Bonn from 25 October 2023 to 5 June 2024.

What sounds like a fairy tale can be a challenging task in everyday life. Under the motto “Happy Child,” early childhood educators and other experts address practical everyday questions that parents and other caregivers in children’s environments ask themselves. The lecture series is a joint event series of the Department of Educational Science, Childhood Education, Art Education and Waldorf Education at Alanus University and the General-Anzeiger Bonn. The lecture series is aimed at anyone who would like to exchange ideas with our experts and other interested participants.

The events are also open to all interested parties outside the university. Admission is free!

Venue:

Alanus University of Arts and Social Sciences
Campus II, Seminar Room 7 (unless otherwise signposted on site)
Villestraße 3, 53347 Alfter

Dates:

• Keynote lecture: “What now?” Parenting and guidance in times of crisis
  on 25.10.2023, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  Prof. Dr. Janne Fengler and Prof. Dr. Stefanie Greubel will speak about how to support children in an age-appropriate way with topics such as war, the climate crisis and the energy crisis, and how to cope with their fears about the future. Parents, grandparents and professionals will learn how they can convey a developmentally appropriate awareness of the challenges of today and tomorrow.
   
• Panel discussion: “Presents upon presents!” How to deal with consumerism
  on 29.11.2023, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  The discussion is devoted to the topic of dealing with consumerism in times of sustainability. Representatives from educational science and the (toy) retail sector will discuss the issue, moderated by Christoph Meurer from the General-Anzeiger Bonn. The event offers practical tips for everyday family life.
   
• Keynote lecture: “Now it’s getting serious!?” Starting school and other transitions
  on 24.01.2023, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  Prof. Dr. Stefanie Greubel and Prof. Dr. Janne Fengler shed light on the importance of transitions in the different phases of life and the role of parents. Find out how parents can develop skills to help their children navigate transitions successfully.
   
• Keynote lecture: “Together we are strong!” On the importance of the social environment for supporting children
  on 20.03.2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  Prof. Dr. Stefanie Greubel and Prof. Dr. Janne Fengler discuss how educators, parents and other caregivers of children can jointly promote and support their development.
   
• Keynote lecture: “The others are allowed to as well!” Paths to a healthy media balance
  on 24.04.2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  Prof. Dr. Paula Bleckmann will speak about what parents and educational institutions can do to contribute to a healthy media balance for children – with and without the use of digital screen media.
   
• Keynote lecture: “How do you actually tick?” Educational challenges during puberty
  on 05.06.2024, from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
  Prof. Dr. Jost Schieren is devoted to the eventful developmental period of puberty, which is experienced intensively not only by adolescents themselves, but usually also by the accompanying parents and educators. What challenges does this phase of life bring for those raising children, and what guidance options are available?

Contact for press inquiries:
+49 (0)2222 9321-1944
presse@alanus.edu

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