In this session, host Florence Callender kicks off The Confident Parent Summit by welcoming attendees to a transformative five-day journey designed to support parents, educators and caregivers of children with learning difficulties.

Over five days, the summit will cover key themes including foundational parenting techniques, emotional and psychological well-being, effective communication and building support, practical parenting strategies for unique learning needs, health, and long-term vision planning.

Attendees are encouraged to implement the techniques immediately to pave the way for their well-being and their child’s brighter academic future.

Each talk will be available for 48 hours, with an option to upgrade to VIP for lifetime access and exclusive bonuses.

3 keys to unlock an empowering parental mindset: 1. Stop taking things personally, 2. Notice your negative self talk, & 3. Shift to empowering self talk and action

1. The Importance of Self-Assessment 2. Setting Attainable Goals Using SMART Criteria 3. Incorporating Flexibility and Social Support into Self-Care Plans

How to bolster your emotional intelligence, prioritize your boundaries and needs, and see children as individual people.

1. Putting our powerful imaginations to work to help reduce stress and feel more positive. 2. How to use a "worry box." 3. Practical hands-on exercises that can be done anytime to feel instantly calmer and more positive.

1. Better understand your child's cyber world 2. Learn the danger signs 3. Discover strategies you can use right now.

Understand the biology of normal sleep, improving family connection in the run up to bedtime, learn why sleep is important

Understanding and Managing Emotions is Key - Parents and children both benefit from learning to recognize, validate, and manage their emotions. Techniques from therapies like CBT, DBT, and mindfulness can help in addressing and understanding emotional needs before reacting. Mindfulness and Self-Care are Crucial - Incorporating mindfulness practices into daily routines can significantly enhance emotional regulation and stress management. Parents should also prioritize their own emotional health, as it directly impacts their ability to support their children effectively. 3. Practical Tools Foster Engagement and Growth - Tools like the Health Power Chart make tracking emotional well-being fun and engaging for the whole family. Gamified approaches encourage regular self-reflection and open communication, leading to stronger emotional fitness and healthier family dynamics

Behavior Modifications don't "work"; Connection and Co-Regulation provides safety and security; All kids thrive in an emotionally safe and connected home

Self Awareness & Acceptance, Setting Realistic Goals, Building a Positive Support Network

Everything starts with recognising your emotions; We operate unconsciously through old patterns; Having advanced human skills removes a lots of drama from your life

1. Transformative Listening Techniques: Attendees will be equipped with advanced listening strategies to create opportunities for others, fostering an inclusive and empowering environment. 
2. Shifting Leadership Mindset: Attendees will transform their state of being to provide effective support and elevate collective potential, emphasizing the importance of conscious contribution to the bigger picture. 
3. Building Inclusive Environments: Attendees will examine how to "build a bigger bubble" that integrates and amplifies diverse talents and perspectives and fosters a thriving, collaborative culture.

1)A supportive, safe, and thriving home is everyone responsibility 
2) Self-Care is necessary in creating a positive and supportive home 
3) Do your research, be knowledgeable, and get familiar with communities that can support you in reaching your goals.

Become a role model, demonstrate unconditional love and be authentic.

Talk Takeaways:

1. The 3 C’s to a major shift: what they are and how to integrate them immediately. 2. Unpack L.E.A.D. in your home to create your legacy. 3. Empower yourself to adopt the mindset shift

Parents will:

1. Learn that reducing the number of activities and commitments can lead to a more peaceful and harmonious family life.
2. Understand that by nurturing their own passions and self-care, they become more effective and joyful in their parenting roles.
3. See the value in stepping back, giving their children the opportunity to grow, learn, and build confidence through their own experiences.

- Understand how to spot your child's Strengths, why knowing your own Strengths is so important, Determining Strengths-Based Learning Styles

1. How to encourage their child with a disability. 
2. How to work with their child's school. 
3. Post secondary resources for sucess

1. Integrate Financial Education into Everyday Activities 
2. Model Financial Transparency and Responsibility. 
3. Understand that financial literacy is a tool to teach broader life lessons such as building confidence and developing empathy

• How to support your child in the academic setting during challenges
• How you can support your child when you are going through personal challenges
• Why schedules and routines are important for your child during challenges

Practical Nutrition Tips for Special Needs Children, Self-Care Strategies for Moms, and Holistic Approach to Family Wellness

• The most important but commonly overlooked secret to a happy digestive system
• 1 important thing that everyone does, but no one talks about and how to use it to your advantage
• The most common food sensitivities and what to do

1. Sparking an interest in your children and getting them gardening 
2. Instilling a love of nature in your child 
3. Life lessons that can be learnt through gardening

3 Takeaways: 

• Default Parenting - If you do not create a family vision, you will most likely default into the way in which you were parented. Most of us experienced, top-down, authoritarian parenting. If we want to do something different, we must first decide what it is we want.
• Future  Family Vision - The goal of parenting is to raise confident, independent adults who come to us for counsel but are not reliant on us. Defining what that looks like for each family is important.
• Default Parenting Happens - Even with a Vision, you may find yourself defaulting which can happen when we are emotionally or otherwise depleted. How we repair from these situations will determine how successful we will be.

In this session, host Florence Callender, thanks participants, highlights speakers and their talks, and beautifully encapsulates the spirit of The Confident Parent Summit—one of resilience, community, and hope. 

She ends with two special announcements.