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.
