Resilient Kids Conference

Resilient Kids Conference

(via video link) 

The Resilient Kids Conference is a one-day event for parents and professionals who live and work with kids and teens. We will be joining the conference via video link and have the unique opportunity to hear from Australia’s leading parenting educators who will join forces to support you with practical tools and strategies, so we can all better show up for this generation of kids.

Start - 9:15am for a 9:30am start

Finish - 3:30pm

Where - Church Building Auditorium (58 Roberts Rd Beerwah) 

Tea, coffee and some sweets will be provided, so arrive early to grab a cuppa! Bring your own lunch. There are tables and chairs out on the verandah to enjoy lunch together. 

Schedule 

Welcome: 9:30am
You will be welcomed by our incredible MC, Dubsy Want.
Session 1: 9:40am
Maggie Dent – Ten Building Blocks to Resilience
Session 2: 10:50am
Michelle Mitchell – Surprising Science Behind Confident Kids 
Lunch Break: 12:00 – 1:00pm
Session 3: 1:10pm
Karen Young – Stronger Than Anxiety
Session 4: 2:20pm
Dr Justin Coulson – The Parenting Revolution
Close: 3:30pm

Meet the Speakers

Maggie Dent: Ten Building Blocks to Resilience
Parent Educator | Host of Parental as Anything Podcast

Today’s modern world is more challenging than ever before, and it appears that many young people have fewer resources to deal with adversity than in previous generations. Research shows declining health and wellbeing with an increasing number of children and teens who are depressed, suicidal and engaging in maladaptive coping strategies such as substance abuse, aggression and anti-social behaviour. In this presentation, Maggie will share ten of the critical things that have a big impact on resilience, with a special focus on relationships and connectedness, why play matters, the importance of building life skills, and strengthening a child’s spirit with her usual humour and common-sense.

Michelle Mitchell: Helping Kids & Teens Form a Sturdy Sense of Self
Parenting Educator | Tweens and Teens Specialist

Confidence is that elusive quality that we wished that our kids had. Out of 1600 parents who recently completed Michelle’s parenting survey, 100% identified low self-esteem as one of their most pressing concerns. All noticed that their kids were pulling back rather than pushing forward – limiting or adapting themselves in fear of being laughed at, criticised or judged. In this presentation Michelle will talk about the science and practise of building sturdy self-esteem, and what to do when it wobbles. We will explore the role of social comparison and feedback and discover why our own journey is the most powerful narrative in their lives.

Karen Young: Stronger Than Anxiety
Neuroscientist | Anxiety Specialist

For many anxiety is an intrusive part of everyday life, with the effects often stealing into families, classrooms and friendships. Anxiety can potentially undermine the way children see themselves, the world and their important place in it – but it doesn’t have to be this way. Anxiety is very manageable when it is recognised and responded to. This dynamic presentation will help all parents, careers and professionals recognise anxiety in children and adolescents (5 – 18yrs). It will delve into the physiology, and offer a range of practical, research-driven interventions to help young people thrive through anxiety, whether it is everyday levels or more intrusive.

Dr Justin Coulson: The Parenting Revolution
Parenting Educator | Co-Host of Channel 9’s Parental Guidance

What does it mean to be a “good parent”? Are you a “good parent” when your child is compliant, but a “bad parent” when they’re not? What if they’re perfect at age three and challenging at thirteen? And what if your child has additional needs? The Parenting Revolution session is about parenting styles and what it takes to be a great parent. We know about tiger parents, helicopter parents, free-range parents, but have you heard of Tesla parents, leaf-blower parents or iPhone 6 parents? This session incorporates up-to-the-minute research in parenting science as well as studies of childhood development.