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Juelie Perry-Schwartz Accepted to Present at the 2026 Florida Head Start Annual Conference & Expo
Announcement
May 29, 20265 min read

Juelie Perry-Schwartz Accepted to Present at the 2026 Florida Head Start Annual Conference & Expo

Juelie Perry-Schwartz has been accepted to present at the 2026 Florida Head Start Annual Conference & Expo in Orlando on staff wellness, playful interactions, and positive child outcomes.

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Juelie Perry-Schwartz Accepted to Present at the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference
Announcement
May 28, 20265 min read

Juelie Perry-Schwartz Accepted to Present at the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference

Juelie Perry-Schwartz, M.S. has been accepted to present at the 2026 NAEYC Annual Conference in Washington, D.C. This is a meaningful professional honor and a strong reflection of Juelie's leadership, voice, and impact in the field of early childhood education.

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Play Under Pressure: How Thinking Like a Play Scientist Turns Pressure Into Playful Possibilities
Webinar
May 27, 20264 min read

Play Under Pressure: How Thinking Like a Play Scientist Turns Pressure Into Playful Possibilities

Early childhood educators are carrying a great deal right now. Compliance demands, documentation, limited time, challenging behaviors, and the daily pressure to do more can take a real toll. Join Juelie Perry-Schwartz, M.S. for a free webinar exploring how play, connection, and brain-based strategies can help educators respond to pressure with more purpose and joy.

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Mother's Day 2026: My Story of Infertility, Loss, and Being Given Birth by Heart
Personal Story
May 10, 20266 min read

Mother's Day 2026: My Story of Infertility, Loss, and Being Given Birth by Heart

A Mother's Day reflection on my journey through infertility, miscarriage, foster care, adoption, family, and the many ways love makes a mother. I never gave birth by body. I was given birth by heart.

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Play for the Joy of It: Why Purposeful Play Still Matters in Early Childhood Education
Early Childhood Education
April 23, 20265 min read

Play for the Joy of It: Why Purposeful Play Still Matters in Early Childhood Education

Discover why play for joy, creativity, challenge, and connection still matters in early childhood education, and how purposeful play supports learning, engagement, and child development.

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Why Play Matters in Therapy: Helping Children Heal, Regulate, and Recover
Child Development
April 17, 20267 min read

Why Play Matters in Therapy: Helping Children Heal, Regulate, and Recover

Learn why play matters in therapy for children and how playful, relationship-based support can help kids regulate emotions, rebuild trust, and recover after stress, trauma, or major life challenges.

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