Parenting Events in Ann Arbor

Raising Resilient, Connected Kids Through Awareness, Intention, and Emotional Skill-Building (Promo Code: KIDS @ registration). Conscious Parenting In addition to the strategies of conscious parenting, attendees will also learn the neuro-emotional components that trigger caregivers to respond negatively to children. Emotionally-charged events from a caregiver’s childhood create memories in the subconscious mind which can be triggered to provoke an automatic reaction affecting the kids we intend to nurture. Neuro-emotional changes can be made to prevent these reactions in the future. Blending insights from developmental psychology, resilience research, and the MESH (Mental Emotional Social Health) framework, this session empowers families to build stronger relationships, foster emotional intelligence, and create environments where kids feel safe to thrive. Dr. Geck and Gaynor Meilke will explore: The difference between reactive and responsive parenting, How stress, digital overload, and social pressure affect child development, Tools to regulate your own emotions and model resilience for your children, Strategies for building trust, connection, and emotional safety, How to use everyday moments—play, conflict, transitions—as opportunities for growth.