Emotional Readiness
How children experience change and what readiness can look like at different ages.
The KFG Parent Education Academy is an innovative series designed to support parents through the complex landscape of child rearing.
The academy, exclusive to KFG Parents, provides workshops on parenting, child and brain development, led by experts with practical, research-based insights for everyday parenting. The KFG Parent Academy aims to enhance parenting skills and knowledge, offering guidance and support.
KFG PARENT EDUCATION ACADEMY INVITES YOU TO
The First 30 Days
What your child cannot tell you about starting nursery
Expert guidance for a more confident start to nursery.
Starting nursery brings excitement, new experiences, and many questions for families. This special parent education event will help you understand what children may experience during their first weeks and how you can support them with greater confidence, clarity, and reassurance.
Dubai
29 August 2026
10 AM–12 PM
Abu Dhabi
1 September 2026
10 AM–12 PM
Reserve Your PlaceExclusively for KFG families.
The Transformation
From wondering what to expect to feeling ready for what comes next.
Every child experiences the transition into nursery differently. Some settle quickly. Others need more time, reassurance, and consistency as they become familiar with new people, routines, and environments.
The First 30 Days will help you better understand these changes, respond with confidence, and support your child through a secure and positive transition.
The Parent Experience
The first weeks can bring many questions.
Is this behaviour normal?
Should their sleep or routine change?
How long does settling in usually take?
What can I do at home to support them?
These are questions many families share. This session creates a supportive space where parents can receive clear guidance, practical strategies, and honest answers from KFG education experts.
How the event will support families
Understand the transition. Support it with confidence.
Settling-In Behaviours
Understanding the different ways children communicate and adapt during their first weeks.
Sleep and Routine
How nursery may influence daily rhythms and how consistency can support the transition.
Parent Confidence
Helping parents feel reassured, informed, and prepared throughout the process.
Practical Strategies
Simple and effective approaches families can use before, during, and after the nursery day.
Expert Questions and Answers
An opportunity to ask questions and receive relevant guidance from KFG education leaders.
What you will leave with
Practical guidance you can use from day one.
- A clearer understanding of the nursery transition
- Greater confidence in recognising normal settling-in behaviours
- Practical strategies to support security and consistency
- Guidance for sleep, routines, and emotional changes
- Reassurance from experienced education professionals
- A stronger sense of partnership with your child’s nursery
The Expected Outcome
A more informed parent. A more supported child.
The goal of this session is not to create one fixed approach for every family. It is to help you understand your child’s individual experience and feel more confident in the way you support them.
You will leave feeling more informed, reassured, and prepared for the term ahead.
KFG Parent Education AcademyThe First 30 Days
Supporting parents beyond the nursery day.
The KFG Parent Education Academy was created to bring families closer to the knowledge, experience, and educational expertise within Kids First Group.
Our mission is to support parents through the important stages of early childhood by providing practical guidance, meaningful conversations, and trusted access to education professionals.
Because when families and educators work together, children feel more secure, understood, and ready to thrive.
Meet the experts
Guidance from KFG education leaders.
Geraldine Hill
Director of Education
Extensive educational leadership experience with a deep understanding of early childhood development, curriculum, and quality practice.
May Zallat
Inclusion Director
Supports inclusive practice across KFG, ensuring every child’s individual needs, strengths, and development are understood.
Rola Touckly
Director of Professional Learning
Leads professional learning across KFG with evidence-informed practice and meaningful approaches to early education.
Who should attend?
This session is for you if your child is:
Starting nursery for the first timeReturning after a long summer breakMoving into a new classroom or age groupAdjusting to new routines or educatorsPreparing for the beginning of the new term
No two nursery journeys look exactly the same. This event is designed to support families at every stage of the transition.
Event details
Two Mornings. Two Cities.
Dubai
- Date
- Date: 29 August 2026
- Time
- Time: 10 AM–12 PM
- Venue
- Venue: Zabeel House, The Greens
- Audience
- Audience: KFG Families
- Registration
- Registration: Required
Abu Dhabi
- Date
- Date: 1 September 2026
- Time
- Time: 10 AM–12 PM
- Venue
- Venue: Saadiyat Rotana
- Audience
- Audience: KFG Families
- Registration
- Registration: Required
Frequently asked questions
Good to know.
Is the event exclusively for KFG families?+
Yes. The First 30 Days is exclusively available to families enrolled within Kids First Group nurseries.
Can I attend if my child is returning to nursery?+
Yes. The session is relevant for children starting nursery, returning after the summer, or transitioning into a new classroom or age group.
Will parents be able to ask questions?+
Yes. Families will have an opportunity to share questions and receive guidance from the KFG education experts.
Do I need to reserve a place?+
Yes. Registration is required to attend the event.
KFG Parent Education AcademyThe First 30 Days
Begin the new term feeling informed, supported, and ready.
Join the KFG Parent Education Academy for a meaningful session designed to support your family through the first weeks of nursery.
Dubai — 29 August 2026Abu Dhabi — 1 September 2026
Exclusively for KFG families.
Reserve Your Place