Speakers and Sessions 

Amy Korn-Reavis

End the Bedtime Battle 

(K-12)

Whether fear of the dark, fear of missing out, or body changes that keep them up late, obstacles jeopardize our children’s sleep. We need to help our kids understand WHY they need sleep and work with them to overcome sleep issues so bedtime can be a peaceful end to the day.

Caz Gaddis 

Better-Than-Coffee Power Boost! Energy Leadership & Laughter Yoga (It's a thing!)

(K-12)

What would be possible for YOU as a parent, and for your family, when you increase your mental energy? Learn about the 7 Levels of Self-Leadership and how to get the energy boost you'll need to be *who* you want to be- for yourself and your family. Plus, experience Laughter Yoga as a way that can help you all release school stress and feel like sur-THRIVERS, together!

Cindy White

How Learning Styles Influence Curriculum Choices in Schooling at Home

(K-12, Homeschooling)

Whether you are schooling at home through a local school, considering homeschooling or you jumped in to homeschool, you will hear about learning styles, and how curricula best target your children’s learning styles. 

Dave Bratcher

Being Different is Perfect, so “What’s Next?”

(Middle and high school students)

You have done a great job raising your child with a disability and we know you want to make sure they launch once they graduate high school. Having a process to follow is important for everything, but it’s vital for transitioning from school to life. Let me share my 3 Pillars to Success and begin taking action immediately.  These are practical steps thousand of parents have followed successfully and YOU can too!

Donna Clark

Ideas on How to Overcome Boredom and Downtime

(Elementary and middle school students)

In this session, you’ll identify the downtime “gaps” in your child’s daily school schedule, and walk away with ideas and activities that will ignite your child’s creativity that DON’T include video games or Disney Plus.

Genia Stephen

The Special Education Priorities Matrix

(Elementary students)

Focus your advocacy on the three top priorities for kids with disabilities without overwhelming your child, yourself and your school team.  This session will help you focus on what will have the biggest positive impact in your child’s life whether they are going back to school full time, remote schooling, or homeschooling. We can’t do everything, but we can do what matters most.

Hanna Schaer

Creative Minds - The Untapped Skills of the Future

(Elementary - middle school students)

What is creativity? Where do we find it? And why is it such a hot skill for the future? Join me as we discuss how creativity propels innovation in all fields, how to nurture it and why it’s important to your child’s brain development from an early age.

Hilary Truong

Navigating The Mother-Daughter Conversation For Back To School

(Middle and high school girls)

Girls are feeling anxious and uncertain about the return to school this year. And getting a teen girl to open up about their feelings can be like pulling teeth. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Learn my recipe to get your girl talking and opening up to you about what’s really on her mind. Sprinkle in some empathy and you are well on your way to being confidently connected!

Jaimae Lacey 

Be a Cyber Defender for Your Kids!

(PreK - 12)

Online learning has spiked as the COVID pandemic changed the way that many kids will be returning to school this year. And of course online learning has been a key foundation of success for homeschooling families. In this session, we will explore the online dangers that face your kids and actionable steps that you can take to help keep them safe online.

Jill Wolf 

Bring Your A-Game to Studying

(Middle and high school students)

Join me as we Unpack Studying to consider what our students do when they study and how we can help them do it better.

Jonathan Mitchell

Key Strategies to Get Admitted Into Top Colleges

(High school students)

The college admission process has become ultra-competitive and since the strategies that used to get parents into college are no longer relevant, students need to find ways to stand out. Complicate it even more with a reduced emphasis on quantitative data and our college-bound teens need a strategic approach. Let me help your student identify, strengthen and leverage who they are to get their top college pick.

Katie Jefcoat

The Family Meeting

(PreK - 12)

Like a playbook for any team, the Family Meeting Structure focuses families on their values, open communication, managing expectations and executive functioning skills. This simple structure will transform your family from never-ending to-dos to harmony and structure.

Keili Raven

Make your ADHD-er’s School Day Productive & Fun

(K-12)

When they reflect upon their children’s educational experiences during the spring of 2020, some parents cringe with frustration and anxiety because their children did not get what they needed. Other parents feel that learning at home was an unexpected but welcome change because their children thrived. So what makes the difference? The key lies in identifying the things that are within our control and helping our children design a school day that works for them.

Lianne Phillipson

Lunchbox 101 for Kids in All Grades

(PreK - 12)

Back to school lunch and snack 101. Ideas for what to pack for different ages, how to structure, plan and fill those lunch boxes so they come home empty.

Lisa Honold

Screen-time Management

(PreK - elementary students)

How do you know you kids are actually doing online school and not playing Minecraft or scrolling TikTok?

Kids who are online for school and homework are often distracted by games and social media. With The Tech Reset Framework, you can help your kids manage schoolwork first. In less than 30 minutes, you’ll set your kids up for success and make your life easier with two must-have apps, a simple check-in and three critical screen time rules.

Lucia Henry 

Self-Expression through Fun Art Experiences

(Elementary students)

Art is a part of everyday life and is pivotal in helping children understand themselves and their world. We will learn about how arts education greatly enhances learning for all children and leads to higher academic achievement, among many other benefits. Then we will participate in a hands-on art workshop, so bring your child to experience watercolors and oil pastels along with you!

Pamela Wyville 

(Presenting with her son Zachary Staples)

Dear Teacher, I Learn Differently: How to Write a Letter to your Teacher

(K-12)

Join a mom and son team as they guide you on how to write a customizable letter to your teacher to kick off the year.  This will instantly establish a common understanding of YOUR student’s learning differences so that the year’s instantly easier and more exciting, even if your teacher happens to be your mom!

Zachary Staples 

(Presenting with his mother Pamela Wyville)

Dear Teacher, I Learn Differently: How to Write a Letter to your Teacher

(K-12)

Join a mom and son team as they guide you on how to write a customizable letter to your teacher to kick off the year.  This will instantly establish a common understanding of YOUR student’s learning differences so that the year’s instantly easier and more exciting, even if your teacher happens to be your mom!

Paul Hurschmann

Say Goodbye to Stiff, Boring Photos

(K-12)

Very little about this upcoming school year will be normal. Who knows if there will be a traditional yearbook or school pictures. Learn how to consistently and candidly capture pictures of your kids and how to use those pics to create your very own yearbook.

Rachel Murphy

Teach Your Teen About Money

(Middle and high school students)

Let’s discuss a practical method to teach your middle schooler/high schooler how to manage money beyond the traditional lectures to your teen about savings and investing. Take it from just conceptual theory to a hands-on training; this leads to confidence in your teens and less money arguments.

Renae Luketic

Schooling With Purpose - No Matter the Style

(K-12)

Let’s discuss how to apply a 5 Step Parenting with Purpose Strategy to your school year.  These strategy points are designed to help your kids get the most out of the school year going beyond just grades whether you child is Kindergarten or High School.  This strategy will help instill character, leadership development, lasting family habits, and a foundation what will serve them into adulthood. Connecting + Learning = Change.

Sarah Rosensweet

Goodbye, After School Meltdowns

(PreK - middles school students)

Learn why after school meltdowns happen and what you can do to prevent them.  If you don’t know what an emotional backpack is… you won’t want to miss this session.

Sitinee Sheffert

How Your Kids Can Spread Kindness Through Crafting

(PreK - elementary students)

Raising compassionate children can be extra difficult during unsettling times. But a simple and meaningful “Crafting for Good” project can help you into intentional conversations about and acts of kindness. Come see a Crafting for Good project in action as Sitinee and her kids show you how to bring kindness and gratitude to the hearts of your kids.

Stephanie Johnsen

To Tutor or Not to Tutor

(K-12)

When is tutoring appropriate and when is it just a waste of time, money, and energy? Stephanie has seen first-hand how effective tutoring can be when it comes to giving students an immediate boost in their grades. However, why is that some students only need a few sessions while others need tutoring year after year? Dive deep into the tell-tale signs to help you determine what your child really needs.

Susan Bangerter

Study Station Essentials

(PreK - 12)

How do you make a successful and decluttered school area? This workshop will help teach you how to declutter and set up for studying success. You will learn Where to start, Do’s and Don’ts, and tips to get kids involved! A well decluttered and prepared study area can increase the efficiency of learning at home. Let’s Clean your Chaos.

Theresa Haddow

Learning Through Sensory Play

(PreK )

Do you know why everyone suggest to parents of babies to have them engage in sensory play? Did you know that sensory play can have positive benefits even for adults? In this session you will learn all the reasons why sensory play is essential for our little development and how to easily incorporate it through play. There will even be demonstrations on how to make some tried and tested activities at home!

Tricia Cutler

Refresh Your Mind, Escape into Art

(Elementary)

With the stresses that life brings us, we need to take time to decompress. Families need a break from life, especially now.  Engaging in art will benefit our lives.  We’re going to draw from “The Frog Prince,” so bring the whole family together and let’s refresh our minds and Escape into Art.