Our Partnership Approach
At The Grown-Up Side, we believe supporting young children starts with supporting the adults who guide them. Through practical, engaging workshops, we partner with parents, caregivers, educators, and organizations to build understanding, strengthen connections, and navigate the joys and challenges of the early years.
Parent Workshops
Practical, supportive workshops that help parents and caregivers better understand their children, navigate common challenges, and feel more confident through the early years.
Professional Development
Engaging, practical training designed to help early childhood professionals deepen their understanding, strengthen their practice, and better support young children and families.
Meet Donna
Donna Swiderski is an early childhood professional with more than three decades of experience supporting young children, families, and educators. Her work brings together practical strategies, professional knowledge, and a deep understanding of the relationships that shape a child's early years.
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Through The Grown-Up Side, Donna partners with parents, caregivers, educators, and organizations to provide engaging workshops that make early childhood information practical, relatable, and useful in everyday life.
Workshops for the Grown-Ups Who Shape the Early Years
Parents & Caregivers
Practical information and strategies that help make sense of children's development, behavior, and everyday challenges.
Early Childhood Educators
Engaging professional learning that connects child development and best practices with the realities of the classroom.
Organizations & Communities
Relevant, accessible workshops for libraries, early childhood programs, schools, agencies, and community organizations.