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Parent Summit

Parent Summit Online

The Worry-Free Parent

One of the best gifts you can give your kids is a worry-free parent. 

So how can you parent with less worry and more peace?
In this year’s Parent Summit Online, David Thomas and Sissy Goff are back with all-new content on becoming a worry-free parent. They’ll share how to break free from fear and worry, stop second-guessing yourself, and parent your kids with peace.

They'll also tackle common questions parents have and share helpful tips to ease your biggest worries.

This year’s Parent Summit is available online from June 15 through July 31. 
Simply register below for instant access.

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Meet Our Speakers

Sissy Goff

Sissy Goff is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee, where she works alongside her puppy counseling assistant-in-training, Patches the Havanese. Since 1993, Sissy has been helping girls and their parents find confidence in who they are and hope in who God is making them to be.

She is a sought-after speaker for parenting events across the country and a frequent guest on media outlets including CNN, Good Morning America, Inside Edition, NBC Nightly News, and Christianity Today. She is the bestselling author of 13 books including her latest, The Worry-Free Parent: Finding the Confidence You Need So Your Kids Can Too. She is the co-host of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast. Follow Sissy on Instagram @raisingboysandgirls and @sissygoff.

David Thomas

David Thomas is the Executive Director of Daystar Counseling Ministries in Nashville, Tennessee. He is the co-author of 10 books, including the best-selling Wild Things: The Art of Nurturing Boys and Are My Kids on Track? The 12 Emotional, Social, and Spiritual Milestones Your Child Needs to Reach, as well as his two latest titles Raising Emotionally Strong Boys and Strong and Smart: A Boy’s Guide to Building Healthy Emotions.

He is a frequent guest on national television and podcasts, has been featured in publications like The Washington Post and USA Today, speaks across the country, and is the co-host of the Raising Boys and Girls podcast. He and his wife Connie have three adult children. Follow David on Instagram @raisingboysandgirls.

You're Invited to the Parent Summit Workshop!

Join us for an inspiring and practical afternoon designed especially for parents navigating the journey of raising children in today’s world. The Parent Summit Workshop will equip you with tools, strategies, and encouragement to support your child’s development.

📅 Sunday, 27 July 2025
🕑 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 The Rocks Cannington
☕ Afternoon tea provided
👶 Child minding facility available

Featuring Guest Speaker: Natalie Nicholls

Founder of PLECS Learning, education development specialist, and regular voice on Sonshine FM, Natalie brings over 15 years of experience in supporting children and families. Her holistic approach to learning and development is both research-backed and heart-driven.
Whether you're seeking fresh insights, meaningful conversations, or connection with other parents, this event is for you. Reserve your spot now—we look forward to welcoming you!
Natalie Nicholls
Learning and Education Development Specialist
Founder and Director, PLECS Learning

Natalie Nicholls is a dedicated Learning and Education Development Specialist with over 15 years of experience supporting children facing learning challenges. Holding a Master’s in Education (Cognitive Psychology), a Postgraduate Diploma in Specific Learning Difficulties, a Bachelor of Education (Primary), and a Diploma in Neuropsychology, Natalie combines academic expertise with deep practical insight.

As a mother of three, Natalie understands the emotional journey parents undertake when their children struggle academically. This personal experience, together with her professional background, inspired her to establish PLECS Learning in Perth, Western Australia. PLECS offers a 12-week, individualized, holistic program designed to address emotional, social, behavioural, cognitive, and academic challenges in children. The program uses a whole-child approach, integrating mind, brain, and body development, and emphasises collaboration between families, teachers, and professionals.

In addition to her work at PLECS, Natalie shares her insights as a regular speaker on Sonshine FM, where she engages the community in meaningful conversations around child development and education.
Natalie's commitment to evidence-based practices and her passion for empowering children have made PLECS Learning a transformative resource for families seeking comprehensive support.