Global Parenting Conversations — Four Sessions for Diverse Families

Presenter: Morgana Walker MAPS, Morgana Walker Psychology
Format: Live online (Zoom Webinar) with recordings and resource packs available to subscribers on www.morganawalker.com
Payment: Subscription-based access via website (single payment unlocks all sessions and recordings)

Schedule and Time Zones

Duration: 90 minutes per session (60 minute presentation + 30 minute live Q&A)
Notes on time zones: Times are shown for USA Eastern Time, UK local time, and Japan Standard Time. Sessions are scheduled to maximise live accessibility for parents in the Americas and Europe while remaining possible for parents in East Asia; recordings will be available for subscribers in other time zones.

Target Audience and Cultural Relevance

• Primary audience: Parents and carers of infants, children, and teens; extended family members; early childhood educators; school staff; allied health professionals.
• Global focus: Each session includes culturally adaptable strategies and examples so parents from different cultural backgrounds can apply the material in ways that respect local values, family structures, and school systems.
• Cultural adaptations included: 
  • Language and communication tips for multilingual households.
  • Rituals and routines that can be adapted to different cultural caregiving practices.
  • Case examples from diverse school systems (public, private, community-run) and family structures.
  • Guidance on navigating local resources and advocacy in different legal/educational contexts.

Session Summaries and Cultural Notes

Session 1 What New Parents Need to Know to Increase Attachment

• Focus: Attachment foundations, sensory attunement, early rituals that build secure relationships.
• Cultural notes: Offer examples of attachment-supporting rituals from collectivist and individualist cultures; discuss extended family roles and community caregiving.

Session 2 Parenting Your Neurodivergent Child Across Cultures

• Focus: Strengths-based parenting, sensory supports, communication strategies, and reducing stigma.
• Cultural notes: Address cultural variations in neurodiversity understanding, school expectations, and help-seeking behaviours; include culturally respectful language and advocacy tips.

Session 3 IEPs That Work Globally

• Focus: A practical, step-by-step IEP framework that centres child voice and family priorities.
• Cultural notes: Show how to adapt IEP templates to different school governance models and parental involvement norms; provide scripts for cross-cultural meetings.

Session 4 Everyday Safety and Boundaries in a Connected World

• Focus: Body autonomy, stranger safety, age-appropriate digital wellbeing, and culturally sensitive safety conversations.
• Cultural notes: Explore how cultural norms shape conversations about privacy, modesty, and online behaviour; offer adaptable language and role-play scripts.

Pricing and Access

• Full Series Subscription: $199 AUD — live access to all four sessions, downloadable resource packs, session recordings, and access to a private subscriber forum.
• Single Session Access: $60 AUD per session — live access + recording for that session only.
• Early Bird: 20% off full series subscription if purchased before 31 January 2026.
• Group Rate: 10% discount for groups of 5+ from the same school or organisation (apply at checkout).
• Payment Methods: Secure checkout on www.morganawalker.com (credit/debit card and PayPal).
• Refund Policy: Full refund up to 14 days before the first session; partial refund (50%) up to 7 days before; no refunds within 7 days of a session. Recordings remain available to subscribers.

Deliverables and Accessibility

• Each session includes: downloadable one-page summary, culturally adaptable scripts and templates, short practice activities, and a recommended reading list.
• Accessibility: live captions, downloadable slides, plain-language summaries, and recordings uploaded within 48 hours.
• CPD: Certificate of attendance available; option to apply for CPD accreditation where relevant.

Promotion and Registration Timeline

• Now–31 Jan 2026: Early bird registration open; targeted outreach to parent groups, schools, and international networks.
• 1 Feb–24 Feb 2026: Final promotion for Session 1; onboarding emails to subscribers with cultural prep notes.
• Post Session 1: Share recording and culturally diverse testimonials; promote Sessions 2–4 with region-specific messaging.
• Ongoing: Short social clips, translated promotional blurbs for key markets, and outreach to multicultural community organisations.

Operational Checklist

• By 15 Jan 2026: Finalise session outlines and culturally adapted resource templates.
• By 31 Jan 2026: Launch subscription page with multi-currency pricing and early bird discount.
• By 10 Feb 2026: Test webinar platform settings, captions, and payment flow; prepare translated promo snippets.
• Ongoing: Collect pre-submitted questions from international registrants; recruit cultural consultants or parent advisors for review of materials.