Keynotes for:
Parents
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Nurturing Neurodivergence
Raising a neurodivergent child is a journey of incredible highs and exhausting lows. You celebrate their unique brilliance one moment and navigate sensory overload and unexpected behaviours the next. Dr Justin Coulson gives you the knowledge, tools, and confidence to create an environment where your child — and your whole family — can truly thrive.
Parenting ADHD
When times are tough, raising an ADHD child can feel impossible. The chaos, the judgement from others, the constant battles. But when times are good? Your heart soars. In this compassionate session, Dr Justin Coulson helps you understand what's really going on inside your child's brain — and gives you practical strategies to bring out more of those brilliant moments.
Boys
He's disappearing behind a closed door, lost in screens, making choices that keep you up at night. Raising boys today means navigating a world designed to confuse them — and parents often feel powerless to help. Dr Justin Coulson shares what the research reveals about what boys actually need, and how you can stay connected through every stage.
Enough
Mental health disorders in teenage girls are rising — and social media is a major factor. Platforms like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok have changed how girls relate, compare, and see themselves. In this vital session, Dr Justin Coulson unpacks the research and gives parents real strategies to protect their daughters and help them feel like they are enough.
Miss-connection
One minute you're sharing laughter and deep conversation. The next, she's shutting you out completely. The teenage years with your daughter can feel like a rollercoaster — and just when you think you've found a rhythm, everything shifts again. Dr Justin Coulson shows you how to navigate the disconnect and rebuild a strong, lasting connection with your girl.
Sex, Consent, and Staying Safe
Are you confident you have the tools to guide your teen through the complexities of sex, consent, and healthy relationships? In this clear and compassionate session, Dr Justin Coulson provides a practical roadmap for navigating these crucial conversations — so you can equip your teen with the knowledge they need to stay safe.
The Teenage Brain
Think your teenager's brain is underdeveloped? Think again. The latest neuroscience reveals surprising truths — like why your 13-year-old isn't actually more impulsive than your 17-year-old, and why boys experience a temporary dip in empathy that girls don't. Dr Justin Coulson separates the myths from the science in this fascinating session.
Entitled
On-demand everything has become the norm — and our kids have never known anything different. The result? Declining resilience, rising frustration, and an increasing sense of entitlement that can derail their future. Dr Justin Coulson reveals what's really driving this pattern and shares practical strategies to raise kids who are grateful, motivated, and grounded.
Parental Guidance
We've moved past authoritarian parenting — but what's replaced it? Many parents feel adrift, unsure how to guide their children without resorting to strict control or punishment. Dr Justin Coulson cuts through the confusion with clear, evidence-based strategies for raising kids who are responsible, respectful, and resilient — without the power struggles.
The Screaming Spiral
You've asked politely. You've asked again. You've waited patiently. You've even made a threat. And now you're yelling. Sound familiar? The screaming spiral is real — and almost every parent gets caught in it. Dr Justin Coulson explains why it happens, why it doesn't work, and what to do instead when your patience has run out.