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World-renowned authors and clinicians present relevant, research-based information to support positive youth development. Our free programs empower and strengthen families, individuals and communities by sharing practical strategies to help humans of every age thrive. GPS is *free,* open to all, and CEUs are available to school staff.

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Upcoming Speakers

Thu Oct, 17 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. John Duffy

HYBRID EVENT -- Supporting Our Teens in Challenging Times: The Power of Hope

Tue Oct, 22 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Dr. Laura Koehler

HYBRID EVENT -- Teen Anxiety and School Anxiety: Dealing with Resistance and Refusal

Mon Oct, 28 2024 @ 6-8pm CST

Silvia Moreno-Garcia

In-Person GREAT READ w/ College of DuPage — "Gods of Jade and Shadow"

Tue Oct, 29 2024 @ noon and 7pm CST

Melinda Wenner Moyer

How to Raise Teens You Want to Spend Time With: Science-based Strategies for Responsible, Respectful Kids

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View the brochure for 2024-25!

Join our audience of parents/caregivers, students, school staff, mental health professionals, youth organizations and the community at large to learn about issues facing today’s youth, adolescents and young adults.

GPS is by far the most comprehensive speaking network for parents and caregivers today. Where else can you get FREE education from experts?

Randy

Father of 3

I love that I can use my lunch hour to earn CEUs!

Lisa

Teacher

Mental health is not about feeling good. It's about having the right feelings at the right time and being able to manage those feelings effectively.

Dr. Lisa Damour

The Emotional Lives of Teenagers - Sept. 2023

Teens may overestimate their anxiety and underestimate their ability to handle it. We need to expand the idea of normal challenges because avoidance, overprotection, and accommodations don’t work.

Lynn Lyons

Anxiety Audit: How to Help the Kids in Your Life - April 2024

The way we carry ourselves is our personal power. Simply moving your body in a confident manner can lead you toward greater confidence. Slow breathing, speaking slowly, asking questions/being curious, or using expanding posture and body language can help in social situations.

Dr. Amy Cuddy

Presence: Using Body Language and the Mind to Boost Confidence, Performance Under Stress and Social Bravery - August 2024

GPS brings a wealth of experience and information for cultivating healthy families with a stellar line-up every year.

Ken Ginsburg MD

Author and GPS speaker

I had that "Ah-HA!" moment when Dr. Tashiro explained why my child was avoiding eye contact! Love these programs.

Jacie

Parent & Teacher

Remind kids that thoughts are not facts. Help teens challenge negative thinking and distorted self image.

Phyllis Fagell

Middle School Superpowers - May 2023

It a teenager's job to explore and try on new perspectives. Just make sure your adolescent is an explorer and not a NOMAD. Be a safe, consistent, loving presence where they can land.

Dr. Becky Kennedy

Good Inside: A Guide to Becoming the Parent You Want to Be - Aug. 2024

I've learned SO much over this year, and I always come away with nuggets I can use right away.

Kathleen

Parent of teenagers

Be ready to apologize. What you do *after* a mistake counts--repair is key!

Cathy Adams

Zen Parenting - Dec. 2023

If a child is under duress in any way, their cerebral cortex (where all thinking takes place) will be unavailable for learning.

Dr. Bruce Perry MD

What Happened to You - Oct. 2023

Don't judge the timetable of modern adulthood against how it was when you were young. Things have changed!

Dr. Laurence Steinberg

You and Your 'Almost' Adult Child - April 2024

Delight in your child. Find a few moments everyday to appreciate them!

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson

The Power of Showing Up - April 2024

Thanks for lining up such inspiring speakers! These programs truly are useful for us ALL - in our understanding and relationships with adults as well!

Leann

Parent

Our children aren’t stupid or naive. They see what we value and believe by our actions, not our words.

Rosalind Wiseman

Author of Queen Bees and Wannabes - Aug. 2024

Love your child, no matter what.

Dr. Andrew Solomon

Far From the Tree - Sept. 2024

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