A1-190 Webinar

From conflict to connection

Supporting children through squabbles and disagreements.

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$39 per person *Included in Educator Club
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Little voices, big feelings! In any early childhood setting, squabbles are a natural part of learning, playing, and growing together. But how we respond to conflict can shape not only the children involved, but also the whole culture of your centre.


In this engaging session, Anna Banas will share practical strategies to help you confidently navigate those tricky moments of tension — turning them into powerful opportunities for growth and connection.

Presented By

Anna Banas

Webinar Duration

Approximately 45 minutes

Skill Level

Suitable for beginner to experienced educators

What will you learn?

In this webinar, you’ll learn how to:

  • Recognise different types of conflict across developmental stages.
  • Understand the social, emotional, and relational needs at the heart of disagreements.
  • Use language that calms and empowers, both in the moment and afterwards.
  • Mediate disputes effectively without taking over.
  • Support children in building their own conflict-resolution and problem-solving skills.

By the end of this webinar, you’ll feel more equipped to step in when needed, step back when appropriate, and guide children toward resolving their own conflicts — building resilience, empathy, and stronger relationships along the way. 

Help transform everyday squabbles into opportunities for connection and learning.
Certificate of completion provided for your professional learning records
About the presenter

Anna Banas

Anna is a coach and consultant working with parents, teachers and learning communities. She has conducted extensive research into conflict in ECE settings, the findings of which have been widely published. Anna has worked as a lecturer, researcher, is a certified Nonviolent Communication trainer, and collaborates with Neufeld Institute Aotearoa and The Needs-Based Coaching Institute. 

Anna cares deeply about supporting parents and teachers, so that our tamariki can thrive in safe, respectful and caring homes and communities. She is also a mother of three children, who provide her opportunity to practice what she preaches in her daily life. 

What others said about this webinar:

Thank you for sharing lovely strategies and phrases to assist us to be mindful, reflective and caring and provide safe learning environments for young children in their learning and play.
— DEBORAH
It was a good reminder that it always comes back to the needs and feelings of the tamariki!! I loved the practical ideas for getting out frustration and the tips for our neuro diverse tamariki
—  DANIA
The webinar was brilliant. Lots of unlearning to learn for ECE teachers
— CHARANJIV

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