Is this summit for you?
Are you looking for better ways to understand and connect with your kids?
Are you looking for tools to positively address the worldwide mental health crisis facing our teens?
Are you looking for the best solutions to empower teens with anxiety or depression?
Join more than 12,000 caring and action-oriented parents from around the world who have joined the summit community.
Featured Speakers Include
More than 30+ world-renowned experts in the fields of neuroscience, parenting, child development, technology and wellbeing, who are all eager to share their insights and wisdom with you. Plus enlightening bonus interviews from luminaries Goldie Hawn, Dr. Dan Siegel and Tara Brach.
Kristen A. Jenson
Protecting Kids from the Underestimated Dangers of Pornography
Dr. Deb Sandella, PhD
Raising Emotionally Healthy Kids
Daniel Ellenberg, PhD
Raising Emotionally Healthy Boys for a Kinder World
Goldie Hawn
Understanding and Working With the Adolescent Brain
Jessica Elefante
Unveiling the Hidden Dangers of Technology: A Candid Conversation
Andrés González
Empowering Youth: Holistic Approaches to Resilience and Wellbeing
Dr. Cara Goodwin
Navigating Uncertainty and Imperfection in Parenting: Strategies for Modern Families
Rachel Macy Stafford
The Power of Authenticity in Parenting
Dr. Kristin Neff
Redefining Self-Worth: Teaching Kids the Art of Self-Compassion
Steven Hickman, PsyD
The Art of Modern Fatherhood: From Reactivity to Responsiveness
Karen Bluth, PhD
Self-Compassion and Resilience: Insights for Parenting Teens
Daniel Maté
Challenging the Myth of Normalcy - Reframing Trauma
Dajana Yoakley
The Transformative Power of Self-Compassion in Parenting
Elaine Taylor-Klaus &
Diane Dempster
Dancing with Uncertainty: The Magic of a Coach-Approach
Richard Miller, PhD
The iRest Program: "Tools for Life" for Meeting Life's Challenges
Kim John Payne, M.Ed.
Balancing Authority and Connection in Parenting
Jon Paul Crimi
Unlocking the Power of Breathwork: Insights for Parenting in Stressful Times
Melanie Hempe
The ScreenStrong Solution to Childhood Screen Dependency
Ali Smith
Empowering Youth: Holistic Approaches to Resilience and Wellbeing
Sara Naish
Parenting Resiliently in the Face of Trauma
Andrea Davis
Give Your Teen a Sense of Self Stronger than Any Screen
Alex Howard
Three Core Emotional Needs for Healthy Development
Tara Brach, PhD
Compassionate Parenting and Tools to Manage Self Judgment
Abrigal Forrester
Understanding Teens in the Digital Age: Strategies for Positive Engagement
Dr. Aman Siddiqi
The Impact of Prejudice on Fatherhood
Dr. Warren Farrell
The Boy Crisis: What Every Parent Should Know
Dr. Stephanie Carinia
Embracing Emotional Growth: Parenthood and Inner Healing
Dr. Barbara Trautlein
Parenting Teens: Embracing Change with Heart, Head and Hands
Dr. Lori Campbell
Navigating Youth Identity: Listening, Supporting and Connecting
Michael Danzansky
How to Embody Being the Parent You Want to Be
Paco Retana
Navigating Youth Identity: Listening, Supporting and Connecting
Altman Smith
Empowering Youth: Holistic Approaches to Resilience and Wellbeing
Dr. Jean M. Clinton
Beyond Pressure: Cultivating Connection and Resilience in Kids
Susan Stiffelman, MFT
Parenting with Resilience: Building Strong Connections
Boysen Hodgson
A Dad's Hero Journey - Don't Go It Alone!
Charlene Dimas-Peinado
Cultivating Hope: Innovative Paths in Teen Mental Wellness
Dr. Deborah MacNamara
Redefining Independence: The Impact of Peer Orientation on Kids
Dan Siegel, MD
Understanding and Working with the Adolescent Brain
WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND
Meet Your Host
Michael Danzansky
Michael Danzansky is a teacher, coach, and visionary leader deeply committed to ensuring parents are empowered to help their teens develop mental, emotional, and social health. His journey to create the Parenting Teens in Uncertain Times Summit was driven by a profound desire to forge a deeper connection with his teenage son and help parents navigate the unprecedented complexities and challenges of today’s world. Leveraging his expertise in mindfulness, life coaching, somatics and wellness, Michael created the Parenting Teens Summit to share the wisdom he learned on his personal journey in order to support parents in helping their kids to thrive.
We are proud to support the Teen Program of the Center for Mindful Self Compassion
