Parenting Now, for the Future Each year hundreds of parents come together to attend one of the largest parenting conferences in Canada, the Vancouver Island Parent Conference. This year we are anticipating our best conference yet with inspiring speakers, exhibitors and engaging conversations. You are invited to attended the 11th annual VIPC for a full day of immersive learning with parents, teachers, support staff and anyone who cares deeply about children.
=0D=0A=This year’s theme is: Parenting Now for the Future. With this focus in mind, you can expect to attend sessions on topics like connected parenting, bullying, anxiety, social media, sexuality, resiliency, restitution, our changing education system and more. Check out our two amazing keynotes:
=0D=0A=Barbara Coloroso
=0D=0A=Barbara Coloroso is an international bestselling author and for the past 45 years an internationally recognized speaker and consultant on parenting, teaching, school discipline, positive school climate, bullying, grieving, nonviolent conflict resolution and restorative justice. She has appeared on Oprah, CBS, NBC, ABC, CNN and NPR and has been featured in the New York Times, Time, U.S. News & World Report, Newsweek, and other national and international publications.
=0D=0A=Jennifer Kolari J
=0D=0A=ennifer is a Family Therapist and the founder of Connected Parenting, which provides unique, groundbreaking, and practical advice to parents. She is the author of two books, Connected Parenting - How to Raise a Great Kid! and You Are Ruining My Life- But Not Really
=0D=0A=More information on the conference and a full list of sessions and speakers can be found at http://vipc.ca
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