Families, Parenting, and Child Development

Bullying, defining it and how we can approach it: A speech to help children and their families recognize bullying when they see it and to understand the negative impact it can have not only in the immediate, but in the long term as well. The speech offers tips on how to deal with bullying in positive ways such as humor and ways to change our "beliefs" about bullying, which can lead to different consequences about how we perceive it.
Speaker: David G. Nardecchia

Bullying, Cyberbullying, and Being Left Out
Speaker: David G. Nardecchia 

Domestic Violence
Speaker: Dr. Terry A. Webb

Innovation in Technology to Empower Changing Family Structures: The evolution of family structure in our society impacts adults and kids. In this workshop, you will learn how to utilize tech to empower, encourage, and lower anxiety for single parents, stepfamilies (co-parents), etc. by breaking barriers and preventing re-divorce.
Speaker: Heather Hetchler

Internet Safety for Children and Teens: Helping children and teens to understand dangerous situations that exist on the Internet, and what parents can do to put safeguards in place to protect their children.
Speaker: Kevin Berg

Learning Disabilities (LD) and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Speaker: Mary Sender

Life in the Blender: A Roadmap to Navigate The Stepfamily Journey: An estimated 113.6 million Americans have a steprelationship (Pew Research) with approximately one-third of all weddings in America forming stepfamilies. In this presentation, you will learn 10 truths about stepfamily life and gain practical tools to navigate the complexities.
Speaker: Heather Hetchler