How a child’s brain develops and why connection matters – Dr. Dan Siegel x Urban Mowgli Podcast
A special episode of the Urban Mowgli Podcast featuring Dr. Dan Siegel, recorded during ParentED Fest 2025.
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Speakers
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Erica Komisar
Psychoanalyst specializing in attachment and the emotional health of children and adolescents
Kelly McDaniel
Psychotherapist, specialized in relational trauma and healing attachment wounds
Tickets & Pricing
Get your ticket now and secure your place at the biggest parenting festival in Romania!
VIP
The VIP ticket offers the complete ParentED Fest experience: front-of-stage seats, exclusive surprises in the goodiebag, and coffee & snack vouchers throughout both days.
RON1,271
- Access to all sessions and activities during the festival
- Front-of-stage seats
- VIP goodiebag with exclusive items
- Coffee and snack voucher
- Opportunity to interact with speakers and other participants
PREMIUM
The Premium ticket gives you excellent seats near the stage, for a comfortable and memorable experience over both days.
RON1,089
- Access to all sessions and activities during the festival
- Premium goodiebag with special surprises
- More relaxed and enjoyable experience
- Opportunity to interact with speakers and other participants
GENERAL ADMISSION
The General Admission ticket gives you everything you need to enjoy the ParentED Fest experience over both days: inspirational sessions, useful resources, and the chance to connect with the parenting community.
RON908
- Access to all sessions and activities during the festival
- Goodiebag with informative materials and surprises for parents
- Opportunity to interact with speakers and other participants
KID PACK
For children over 5 years old who want to participate alongside their parents. Access matches the parent’s ticket category.
Date
ℹ️ For KID PACK, pricing varies depending on the area selected by the parent (e.g. KID PACK VIP vs. KID PACK General).
- Seat in the hall in the same category as the parent
- Free access to the festival’s play area
- 3 free activities of choice: workshops, face painting and more
- Relaxed and fun experience alongside parents
Early Bird Campaign
The “Early Bird” campaign will run from February 5 to February 22, 2026, with a limited number of tickets available at the following discounted prices:
30 VIP tickets – 762 RON
50 Premium tickets – 653 RON
100 General Admission tickets – 545 RON
The code required to unlock the discounted prices is EARLYBIRD and must be applied before adding tickets to the cart.
Group access packages (5 people)
Group access packages for 5 people are available. Full details regarding pricing and access conditions can be found in the dedicated section available on iabilet.ro.
Children Access Policy (up to 5 years old)
Children up to the age of 5 are granted free access to the venue for both days of the festival, without a reserved seat.
If you wish to secure a reserved seat and enjoy the full experience, you may upgrade by purchasing a Kid Pack corresponding to the parent’s ticket category.
Pricing & Promotions Policy
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Our Mission
ParentED Fest was born from a personal journey, one that began with two parents, Diana and Bogdan Bălan, standing at a crossroads, searching for guidance in a world full of noise, opinions, and conflicting advice about raising children. They soon realized that the need for trustworthy, research-based information, shared with empathy and aligned with real family values, was not unique to them. It was a collective need, a reflection of a society longing for connection, understanding, and a gentler way to grow together.
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