SPINS 2020

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TRACK 1 : PRACTICING CHILD-CENTERED, CONNECTION-BASED PARENTING


Learn how to raise yourself to raise your children that the world needs, by the 28 world-class experts from the fields of neurology, psychology, mental health coaching, teaching, educational entrepreneurship.

ERIK FISHER, PHD (DR. E)

Psychologist, Family Coach, ‘Genius of Play’ Expert, Author of the “The Art of Empowered Parenting: The Manual You Wish Your Kids Came With”
Harnessing the ‘power of play’ to create critical parent-child connection.

TRACY CUTCHLOW

Journalist, Editor, Speaker, ‘Language of Listening’ Coach, Best-Selling Author of ‘Zero to Five’
Respectful parenting: how to make kids feel seen and heard

BONNIE HARRIS

Counselor, Parent Educator, Author of ‘When Your Kids Push Your Buttons
How to parent with composure even when your kids know how to push your buttons

LEEZA STEINDORF

Organizational Transformation Specialist, Success Coach, Author of “Connected Parent, Empowered Child”
Five keys to raising happy, Confident, Responsible Kids


TRACK 2 : BEATING PARENTING OVERWHELM


MADELEINE DAVIS

Author of ‘A Stress-Free Family- From Chaos to Calm’ in only 28 days.’
The 5 step formula for a stress-free family

MAUREEN WALSH LAKE

Health Expert, Special Educator, Author of “Being Happy, Raising Happy’
Empowering parents through radical acceptance and tools for raising spirited children.

LAURA VANDERKAM

Time management expert, TED Speaker, Author of ‘Off the Clock: Feel Less Busy While Getting More Done’
How to manage the 168 hours in your week to pave way for guilt-free parenting


TRACK 3 : RAISING CHILDREN WITH SELF-AWARENESS


The summit video series is completely free, accompanied by a 133-page quick refresher guide replete with mind maps for every talk to help you assimilate and apply all the fabulous learnings from all the talks available at a massive discount at this time!

CHRISTOPHER WILLARD,PHD

Psychologist, TEDxer, Faculty at Harvard Medical School, Author of ‘Growing Up Mindful’
How to get kids and families connected through the practice of mindfulness

AMY LANG

Childhood Sexuality expert, Parent educator, Author of “Bees+Birds+Your Kids”
How to have ‘the talk’ with your kids: childhood sexuality and body awareness without the awkwardness

REBECCA BOWEN

School Counsellor, Founder: ‘The Emotional Wellness Project’, Author of ‘My incredible talking body: Learning to be calm’
How to teach kids to take back control in stressful situations

ROOPA PAI

Children’s book author, Author of ‘ The Gita For Children’
How to help children develop great work ethics and manage expectations from everything in their life


TRACK 4 : MAKING SENSE OF THEIR RAPIDLY CHANGING BODIES AND MINDS


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LETHA MARCHETTI

Occupational Therapist, Author of ‘Dragons & Daisies: Keys to Resolve Baffling Behavior in Early Childhood Education’
How to spot and make sense of baffling behavior in children early on

DENNIS COATES, PHD

Creator of award-winning online adult assessment and learning systems, Author of “How Your Teen Can Grow A Smarter Brain
How to harness the crucial window of massive brain change in adolescents to raise remarkable humans.

ANNALISE KORDELL

Child and adolescent psychotherapist, Interpersonal Neurobiology, Clinical Director: The Center For Connection
How to build coping mechanisms for unprocessed and frightening big feelings through a child’s changing years


TRACK 5 : RAISING FUTURE-READY KIDS


The summit video series is completely free, accompanied by a 133-page quick refresher guide replete with mind maps for every talk to help you assimilate and apply all the fabulous learnings from all the talks available at a massive discount at this time!

CATHERINE COODE

Data Privacy Professional, Online Reputation Management Expert, Tech Blogger, Founder of ‘Binary Tattoo’
How to teach kids to manage their 21st century alter egos: their digital identities.

KEVIN ROBERTS

ADHD Expert, BBC Radio ‘Top 5’ Guest, Author of ” Get Off That Game Now! The Essential Family Guide to Healthy Screen Behavior”
How to help parents and kids get away from the vice grip of digital addiction

KIRAN BIR SETHI

Education Activist, Founder of ‘Design for Change’ curriculum used by 250 000 children across 22 countries
How to raise leaders by helping them connect with their communities and work on real-life problems.

MICHAEL SHARPE

Founder of Acute By Design, a publishing house focused on diversity for children
How to use the gift of literature to help children recognize shrinking borders and embrace diversity in culture, race, and religion.


TRACK 6 : RAISING STRONG AND RESILIENT CHILDREN


The summit video series is completely free, accompanied by a 133-page quick refresher guide replete with mind maps for every talk to help you assimilate and apply all the fabulous learnings from all the talks available at a massive discount at this time!

SWATI POPAT VATS

Early School Educator, Founder & Chairman – Podar Jumbo Kids, President -Early Childhood Association India
How to recognize signs of stress and create an environment( at home and in school) to combat it.

SHERRYLL KRAIZER, PHD

An internationally acclaimed expert on child well-being and safety, Forensic Expert, Author of “10 Days To a Bully-Proof Child”
Strategies to build confidence in kids and combat bullying effectively.

DIANNE MARONEY

Psychiatric Mental Health Coach, Author & Founder of “The Imagine Project”
A simple, yet powerful award-winning 7-step process for kids to work through trauma and stress and create new possibilities.

DR. MARK BERTIN

Development and Behavioral Paediatrics Specialist, Author of ‘How Children Thrive,” Mindful Parenting For ADHD’,” The Family ADHD Solution
Teaching children how to bounce back from adversity


TRACK 7 : SETTING CHILDREN UP FOR ACADEMIC SUCCESS


The summit video series is completely free, accompanied by a 133-page quick refresher guide replete with mind maps for every talk to help you assimilate and apply all the fabulous learnings from all the talks available at a massive discount at this time!

ERIC ENDLICH, PHD

Psychologist, Founder of Top College Consultants, Writer/Editor, Autism Expert
How to help teens prepare for college and find their dream school

RITIKA SUBHASH

Educator, Children’s book writer, Director at Mangahigh, an adaptive platform for Maths Learning
How to motivate children into academic success by beating anxiety and stress

SURINDER SHARMA

Co-founder and CEO at Smart Kidz Club, a digital learning hub for children
How to equip kids with the skills required for the changing face of education

DOUGLAS HADDAD

Award-winning middle-school teacher, Best-selling author of “The Ultimate Guide to Raising Teens and Tweens: Strategies for Unlocking Your Child’s Full Potential”
How parents can learn the science behind motivating children to achieve their potential (minus the nagging.)


BONUS TALK #1: EMOTIONAL INTELLIGENCE LEADERSHIP


HOLLY ELISSA BRUNO, JD

Emotional Intelligence Leadership Expert, Radio Host, NAEYC Best-selling, Award-winning author of ‘ What You Need to Lead: Emotional Intelligence in Practice’
Triumphing over your triggers, confidence-drainers and adult meltdowns: neuroscience-informed parent practices to maintain dignity and humor no matter what


BONUS TALK #2: SECURITY AWARENESS & TRAINING FOR KIDS


CHAKRADHARI ROWE

Personal Security Architect, VIP/Close Protection Expert, Founder of Armored Spirit
Techniques and strategies to build security awareness in kids, esp. In public spaces

28 EXPERTS, 4 DAYS, 7 TRACKS