In this eye-opening talk, a father recounts how one small but bold ask made by his father over 30 years ago not only resulted in a deeper connection with his own daughter, but set them both on a path to seemingly impossible adventures. This heartwarming lesson into the importance of putting action behind children’s curiosities is sure to inspire not only parents, but anyone who needs their faith in humanity restored.
As a dedicated mom of a skateboarder, and the co-chair of the skateboard park committee in Portsmouth, NH, Amy-Mae Court has seen proof that skateboarding teaches resilience, community building, and more. In this lively, uplifting talk she shows you how it’s done.
After entering parenthood, Jesse and Melissa Lore were worried they would lose their musical identity. However, instead of forgetting their previous lives, the Lore family reclaimed their musical identity by creating their family band, Rock Street.
Sexual pleasure for younger women and girls is often considered taboo rather than an opportunity for health and empowerment. Dr. Robin Buckley, challenges the misconceptions by asking, “What would happen if you gave your daughter a vibrator?”
From Annie to Spider-Man to Peter Pan, pop culture loves the scrappy orphan who beats the odds. But what if these stories—meant to inspire—are actually harming the very kids they claim to uplift?
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