Reflections on Celebrations and Practices that Support Children’s Holistic Development

Wilma Robles-Melendez, PhD, Zlata Stankovic-Ramirez, PhD, Maria Rutherford, PhD, Diane Bales, PhD and Dina Costa Presented by the SECA Editorial Committee, this panel will engage participants in comments about the topic of celebrations and practices that support children’s development. Invited panelists feature the authors of the articles selected for the 2026 Special Issue of Dimensions, who will discuss their views about the topic. Discussion will follow and participants will also learn about ways to contribute to SECA’s journal.