Nobody leaves a Parent Summit empty-handed—and we certainly didn’t arrive that way! A sneak peek at just some of the training materials we’ve brought for tomorrow’s Parent Summit.

Today, our hosts are treating us to a tour of Astana’s nighttime marvels. Tomorrow, we officially open our Parent Summit!

Every badge carries a story and a unique set of skills. Together, they share one vision: repairing broken education ecosystems. That’s Parents International.

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝘁𝗲𝗮 𝗯𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗺 Preparations for our Parent Summit 2026 in Astana, Kazakhstan, are underway. Tomorrow, parents and professional Educators from all over the world will join us for two exciting days of learning and exchange. We'll keep you posted!

🌍 COMING SOON: WELLBEING IN A CHANGING WORLD! A new 6-module course bringing together parents, teachers & school leaders. Research-based. Hands-on. Fun! Introducing it at #ParentSummit2026 in Astana, 23–24 October. 📩 [email protected]

Children develop digital skills beyond school, through families, peers and communities. Our new open-access article draws on EFFEct, DRONE and SAILS to call for coordinated digital literacy education. Read more 👇 frontiersin.org/journals/pol…

Bullying can have long-term consequences. Children who are bullied, those who bully others, and even witnesses can all be affected. Prevention matters. So does parental support. Check out Parents in (Cyber)bullying prevention, from Project Participate library.parenthelp.eu/parent…

What should you do if your child is being bullied? Listen? Contact the school? Collect evidence? There is no single answer. Our free, research-informed guide helps parents make informed decisions. 📖 library.parenthelp.eu/parent… #Cyberbullying

⏰ Time flies. Cookathon registration closes 15 October. Register your school or community now; recipe submissions stay open into December. 👉 forms.gle/7QRpReL4Y9FyqCo88 #Cookathon #FamilyEngagement

Seven categories. Your family’s ideas. Pick one, make it plant-based and create something together. 📅 Schools & communities can register by 15 October: forms.gle/7QRpReL4Y9FyqCo88 #Cookathon #FoodEducation

🌱 Go plant-based. Bring children and families together to experiment with ingredients, flavours and textures — and create something of their own. 📅 Register your school or community by 15 October: forms.gle/7QRpReL4Y9FyqCo88 #Cookathon #PlantBased

🥣 Cook together. Create together. Bring children and family members into the kitchen to share recipes, try new ingredients and create something of their own. 📅 Register your school or community by 15 October: forms.gle/7QRpReL4Y9FyqCo88 #Cookathon #FoodEducation

On #WorldTeachersDay, we celebrate the professional educators who accompany children in learning and growth. Parents are children’s primary educators. Teachers bring professional expertise. Children thrive when both work together in genuine partnership. Happy World Teachers’ Day!

🥣 The Kitchen Adventure Cookathon is here! Bring children and families together to cook, experiment with plant-based food and create something new. Schools & communities: register by 15 October 👇 forms.gle/7QRpReL4Y9FyqCo88 #Cookathon #Kitchenadventure

Trauma does not stay neatly inside one part of a child’s life. Neither can our response. Trauma-Conscious Ways in Family Life and Education joins the #ParentSummit2026 programme. Astana | 23–24 Oct Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

You don’t need the whole plan before you register. Start with your school or community, who you want to involve and the activities that could work for you. 📅 Register by 30 Sept 🗓️ Events: Oct–Nov 📄 drive.google.com/file/d/1KIg… #HealthyLiving

Parents are not in competition with schools. They are their number one partners. At #ParentSummit2026: CHILD RIGHTS THROUGH PARENTS’ RIGHTS LENSES Astana | 23–24 Oct Register by 15 Oct: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F…

Inclusion on paper is not enough. At our Parent Summit 2026, João Costa will keynote on bridging the policy–implementation gap in inclusive education. Astana | 23–24 Oct Register: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F… #ParentSummit2026

Healthy living doesn’t stop at the school gate. Bring families and community partners in—not just to watch, but to cook, design, play, share skills and contribute ideas. Host A Day of Healthy Living this autumn. 📄 drive.google.com/file/d/1KIg… #FamilyEngagement

Have you missed our September 2026 newsletter? Here's your chance to catch up! mailchi.mp/.../ipa-september…