Professionals & Students
Educators’ Wellbeing Afternoon at the Child Fair – 24 April 2026
The Educators’ Wellbeing Afternoon offers a program designed to strengthen professional skills and support resilience and workplace wellbeing for early childhood education staff.
Register for the Educators’ Wellbeing Afternoon organized by Suomen Lastenhoitoalan ammattilaiset SLAL ry on Friday, 24 April 2026. This free seminar, aimed at childcare professionals, will be held at Helsingin Messukeskus in meeting room 203.
Places are limited to the first 170 registered participants, so be sure to secure your spot early. Registration for the seminar also includes admission to the Child Fair exhibition on Friday, 24 April 2026.
Please note that registration requires a code, which will be provided in the professionals’ newsletter.
In addition, Suomen Lastenhoitoalan ammattilaiset SLAL ry will present the Early Childhood Educator of the Year award during the Educators’ Wellbeing Afternoon from 2:00 to 2:30 pm.
12:30–2:00 pm – Forest Power for Little Ones
Tiia Trogen
Positive Psychology Practitioner, Tio, TM, non-fiction author
Join us to discover how to strengthen children’s emotional skills, wellbeing, and connection to nature through practical, hands-on activities.
2:30–4:00 pm – Thrive as an Educator: Boosting Your Everyday Wellbeing
Reetta Yrttiaho
Master of Education (MEd), solution-focused coach, non-fiction author, Positive Psychology Practitioner (PPP) and workplace wellbeing expert
Specialized studies: Positive Leadership
Lecture themes:
- Strengthening recovery and self-compassion
- Increasing everyday presence and mindfulness skills
- Supporting positivity and a growth mindset
- Helping participants recognize the key resources and strengths in their work