Connection First: The Foundation Every Child Needs

Wed Apr 01 2026 at 06:30 pm to 07:30 pm UTC+01:00

Clondalkin Library | Dublin 22

Clondalkin Library
Publisher/HostClondalkin Library
Connection First: The Foundation Every Child Needs
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With Melissa Moore
About this Event

In a world that feels busier and more pressured than ever, connection can quietly slip down our priority list yet it is the most powerful protective factor in a child’s life.

Connection isn’t “soft parenting.” It is neuroscience-backed, relationship-based parenting that shapes brain development, emotional regulation and lifelong resilience. When children feel safe, seen and understood, behaviour improves, anxiety reduces and confidence grows.

In this talk, Melissa explores what real connection looks like in everyday family life, especially during big feelings and challenging moments and how strengthening your relationship changes everything.

With Melissa Moore. Brought to you by Neurodiverse South.


Accessibility information: The ground floor of Clondalkin Library is fully wheelchair accessible including an accessible bathroom and baby changing facility. The Junior Library and events space on the first floor can only be accessed by stairs and there is no lift available. If you have any queries about access issues please contact the library on 01 459 3315 or email [email protected]

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Clondalkin Library, Monastery Road, Dublin 22, Ireland

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