SCHEDULE
DAY 1 - Calming the Conflict and Chaos: Discipline Beyond Behaviour Management
Dr. Vanessa LaPointe, Founder of The North Star Developmental Clinic- Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids - "We are Never Upset for the Reasons That We Think: Why We Yell and How to Change That"
Dr. Laura Markham, Ph.D. Author of Happy Parent, Happy Kids - "End the Sibling Wars: Proven Strategies for Family Harmony"
Vivek Patel, Founder of Meaningful Ideas - "Exploring Boundaries and Limits from A Non-Coercive, Conscious Parenting Perspective"
Elaine Taylor-Klaus, MCC, CPCC and Diane Dempster, CPC, PCC - "How Do I Talk to My Kids Without Making Them Mad??"
Tosha Schore, Founder of Parenting Boys Peacefully - "Aggression Is Fear In Disguise: What You Need To Know About Your Angry Boy"
Sarah Rosensweet, Peaceful Parenting Coach - "How to Unpack Your Child's Emotional Backpack: Managing Big Emotions Peacefully"
Dajana Yoakley, MHA, founder of Delight in Parenting - "Inner Peace, Outer Harmony: Self-Compassion for Happier Parenting"
DAY 2 - Supporting Our Kids’ Mental Wellness and Understanding Neurodiversity
Dr. Gordon Neufeld, Ph.D, Founder of The Neufeld Institute - "Homefront Heroes: How Parents Can Combat the Mental Health Crisis"
Elizabeth Sautter, M.A. CCC-SLP - "The Three Keys to Nurturing Neurodiversity in Your Child"
Laura Petix, MS OTR/L, CEO The OT Butterfly - "Embracing Neurodiversity: How to Talk to ND Kids About Their Diagnosis and Teach NT Kids to Celebrate Differences"
Emily Hamblin, Enlightening Motherhood Podcast Host, Parent Coach & Educator - "Raising Respectful Kids: Strategies for Success"
Eli Harwood, MA LPC, licensed therapist, author, and creator of Attachment Nerd - "Attachment is the Antidote to Anguish: Simple Steps for Coregulation"
Alma Galvan, BrainWorx Founder - "Unlock the ADHD Puzzle Using Powerful Insights on Brain Development"
Sonali Vongchsiri, Sensitivity, Needs and Regulation Parent Coach - "When You LOVE Your Child But You Don't LIKE them: Handling Frustration and Resentment."
Lara Dawn & Stephanie Pinto - "Serenity for All: Transforming Anxiety in Children and Parents with Compassion and Care"
DAY 3 - Parental Wellness: Self-care, Adult Relationships, Navigating Divorce
Jennifer Kolari, MSW, RSW, Founder of Connected Parenting - "Healing Together: Strategies for Families Facing Divorce"
Brandy Gillmore, #1 Rapid Results Healing Expert - "Your Rapid Anger Reset Technique for Parent-Child Harmony"
Aurisha Smolarski, LMFT, licensed marriage and family therapist - "Cooperative Co-parenting: Creating Stability Amidst Change"
Destini Ann, Certified Parent Coach - "What to Do When You Are Emotionally Dysregulated"
Dr. Gila Z Reckess, PhD, Single Parent Coach - "Empowered Single Parenting"
Maryam Munir, Pakistani-American author, trauma-informed Parent Coach and CEO/founder of The Parent Empowerment Project (TPEP) - "Becoming A Cycle-Breaker: How to Heal Your Past and Parent without Punishment"
Ekua Walker, PNP, Child Development Nurse Practitioner - "A Simple, Free, Powerful Way to Find Your Calm in Any Moment"
DAY 4 - Connected Classrooms: Supporting Children and Teens with Challenges at School
Greg Santucci, MS, OTR, Pediatric Occupational Therapist - "How to Support Self-Regulation and Reframe Behaviour in the Classroom"
Leslie Josel, ADHD Student & Parenting Coach - "Teaching Students With ADHD: Tips & Tools for Classroom Success"
Latina Nickelson,M.Ed., Special Education Advocate & IEP Coach - "Inclusion in the Classroom"
Sean McCormick, M. Ed. founder of Executive Function Coaching Academy - "Conquer Homework Chaos: How To Empower Your Child's Executive Function for Success"
Karen Tui Boyes, CSP QbE, founder of Delight in Parenting - "Revolutionising Education to Cultivate Children's Resilience"
Kathy Flaminio, MSW, LGSW, E-RYT 200, founder and CEO of movemindfully® - "Mindful Movements for Regulation and Learning in the Classroom"
Lara Dawn, Certified Teacher, Founder of The ADHD Village - "Supporting ADHD in the Classroom: What Every Educator Needs to Know"
DAY 5 - Sex, Drugs, Screens and Teens: Keeping Our Kids Safe
Aaron Huey, founder of “Parenting Teens that Struggle” - "4 Ways to Prevent Addiction: What Every Parent Needs to Know"
Dana Kay, CEO and founder of the ADHD Thrive Institute - "Sweet Relief: Tackling Sugar Addiction for Brighter Futures in ADHD, Anxiety & Other ND Kids"
Kirsten Cobabe, MSW, RSW, Founder of Connected Parenting - "Cracking the Teen Code: Understanding Your Young Adult Beyond the Labels"
Kelly Biltz, Certified ADHD Teen Life Coach - "Heartfelt Guidance: Supporting Your Teen Through Stress, Anxiety and ADHD Challenges"
Fareedah Shaheed, Internet Safety Expert - "The Essential Key to Protecting Your Kids Online"
Nikole Mitchell, CEO of Nikole Mitchell Inc. - "Nurturing Body-Positive, Sex-Positive Children in an Ever-Changing World!"