Marielle Melling

Summit Host, Author, and Personal & Family Development Coach

Welcome to the Summit!

5 Family Traditions for Healthy Development

October 11, 2022

Drawing from the science of happiness and lots of life experience, Marielle kicks off the summit by sharing the foundations for a strong family and developing individuals. She focuses in on five specific types of family traditions that encourage healthy, happy development for kids, including increasing resiliency, empathy, and family relationships.

Mariko Fairly, BCBA

Board Certified Behavior Analyst and Parent Coach

Why Our Words Matter

October 11, 2022

In this in depth presentation, Mariko helps us understand how our parenting style influences our kids and why our words matter. She shows specific ways we can lay a foundation of positive messaging in our homes that will help increase cooperation, encourage bodily autonomy, and more. Mariko includes helpful ideas like how to praise and how to handle specific challenging parenting scenarios.

Annalise Kordell

Licensed Child & Adolescent Psychotherapist and Clinical Director

Big Feelings in Little Bodies

October 11, 2022

In this presentation, Annalise helps us better understand the big emotions our kids experience that often lead to big behaviors. She teaches about the most important thing to do during those intense moments and encourages self-compassion because parenting is hard!

Nate Webb

Professional Counselor, National Speaker, and Founder of Bullies Be Gone

Raising Resilient Kids in a Tech Heavy World

October 11, 2022

Nate shares his own story to help kids learn the importance of kindness and resiliency, even in the face of bullying. He shares tips to help raise kids who are kind and safe online. With practical ideas about how to handle social media and tech, this is a presentation that will spur much needed conversations among parents and families.

Ashley Ayala

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Empowered Parenting

October 11, 2022

Do you ever feel like you're on a hamster wheel when it comes to finding parenting information? Ashley encourages us to move away from feeling like we need to consult Google about every parenting decision and instead learn to trust our parenting skills and show up in a way that supports the social and emotional development of kids.

Lee A. Burdge, D.C.

Doctor of Chiropractic, Parent Educator, Author, and Mom

Parenting From The Same Team: 6 Steps To Stop The Fighting And Begin Working Together

October 12, 2022

In this presentation, Dr. Lee focuses on one aspect of becoming a Rock Star Parent- communicate effectively. She loves to walk parenting partners through this 6-step process that inspires them to identify their own parenting style, understand their partner's perspective, and find the common ground upon which they can build.

Tia Slightham

Parenting Coach

Get Your Kids To Listen The First Time You Ask

October 12, 2022

Are you tired of asking your kids over and over and over to get ready for bed or turn off the devices or anything else? If so, you're not alone. Tia shares valuable insights into how to understand our kids' behavior and be proactive to set everyone up for success. She teaches the top 10 reasons kids don't listen and a powerful strategy to help your kids listen the first time you ask without you having to nag or yell.

Lucretia Carter Berry

Educator and Author

How YOU Can Teach Kids about Skin Tone, Race, and Antiracism

October 12, 2022

Lucretia takes the topic of skin tone, race, and antiracism with all its complexities and nuance and shows us how we can begin to teach our kids about these important concepts. She shares some of what makes it feel challenging and how to approach these ideas in a way that is evidence-based for creating positive change and developmentally appropriate. Intentional conversations can help our kids develop curiosity, antiracist beliefs, and an appreciation for differences, even if you inherited a culture of silence.

Laura Sandefer

Co-Founder of Acton Academy

Bringing the Power of Learning Home

October 12, 2022

When Laura and her husband couldn't stand the thought of what the next academic year would bring for their children, they decided to do something about it. Laura shares an inspiring message learned as they founded a new school, a school whose principles are spreading across the world. Laura shares practical tips about how to raise curious kids with skills they'll need to thrive in the future world. Whether your kids attend public, private, or homeschool, the ideas Laura shares will help your family.

Kira Bender, MS OTR/L

Pediatric Occupational Therapist

Sensory-Informed Strategies for Supporting Neurodivergent Children Through Transitions

October 12, 2022

Kira has worked with neurodivergent children and their families for over a decade. In this presentation, she shares reasons transitions can be particularly difficult for neurodivergent children. Whether your child is neurodivergent or neurotypical, the actionable ideas Kira shares will help make transitions smoother.

Delia St. Louis

Master's in Education

Recommit to Learning, Parenting, and Teaching without the Struggle of Stress

October 13, 2022

As a teacher, Delia has seen stressed out kids. She knows how empowering it is for them when they have self-awareness and centering strategies. In this conversation, Delia shares tools parents can use and teach to help reduce stress and increase joy.

Tina Hamilton

Parent Coach

Becoming Gentle: 3 Steps to Find Peace in your Parenting and Make Peace with your Child's Big Feelings

October 13, 2022

Tina knows what it's like to want to do better as a parent, better than what you've been and particularly better than what you experienced as a child. The three steps Tina shares help us be better in challenging moments, so we can curb the yelling, lower tension, and find a pause between trigger and reaction. Her strategies help us find peace and show up as the kind of parent we want to be.

Elizabeth Manly

Founder of Discovery Play with Littles

Raising Kids with Character the Easy Way: Teaching Perseverance, Empathy, Friendship, Responsibility, and Wellness

October 13, 2022

Elizabeth reminds us of the importance of intentionally helping our kids develop positive character traits. She shares specific ideas for how to teach kids about perseverance, empathy, friendship, responsibility, and wellness.

Katrina Rauch

Founder of FAB Party Planning Mom

How To Make Halloween Playdough + 3 Ways To Use It That Kids Of All Ages Will Enjoy

October 13, 2022

In this fun presentation, Katrina shows how to make Dracula Dough, a festive Halloween playdough. She shares tips for making it soft and helping it last. Katrina also gives ideas that will make playdough a frugal, fun addition to a party, family game night, or afternoon activity, no matter what ages your kids are.

JoAnn Crohn

Founder of No Guilt Mom

3 Strategies for Getting Kids to Do Chores Consistently

October 14, 2022

JoAnn shares the moment she knew something needed to change in her home when it came to chores. She also teaches three of the strategies that helped her family (and many others) to step up and pitch in. It's all about effective communication, so while this presentation is focused on kids, JoAnn says it also works for parenting partners.

Jess Althoff

Slow Mama and Founder of Raising Slow

Becoming Slow: 5 Keys to Connection, Peace, and Simplicity

October 14, 2022

Jess shares her experience of learning what she and her family needed in order to find a calmer, more peaceful, easier motherhood. In this presentation, she shares five of the keys that help us all get there.

Lisa Kimrey

RN and Founder of My Life Nurse

How to Stay Healthy, Happy, and Motivated While Raising Kids

October 14, 2022

Learning to take care of ourselves while taking care of others is a big skill. Lisa shares three big ideas to help us better care for ourselves.

Danielle Binns

Certified Nutritionist and Picky Eating Expert

5 Food Factors to Transform Picky Eaters

October 14, 2022

Danielle teaches us how to help our kids move away from picky eating, so they're curious about new foods and willing to try them. She has vast experience, and her actionable tips are helpful and relatable.

Victoria Ang-Nolasco, MD

Developmental Pediatrician, Author, and Parent Coach

Six Surprisingly Easy Ways to Build Your Child's Brain

October 14, 2022

As a developmental pediatrician, Dr. Nolasco has seen many parents worry about how best to help their kids develop and grow intellectual and other skills. So, in this presentation, she simplifies things for us. Dr. Nolasco shares three common myths about how kids learn and build brain connections and six strategies that will help you do more with less time and effort.