Got tweens or teens?
You're not alone!
Join us for the FREE online parenting summit
Calm Connected Tweens and Teens
26-28 Feb, 2026
FREE ($1150) + get a bonus free gift for registering!
The 3 day online summit to grow a loving, close relationship with your teen and unlock their wellbeing, resilience and independence. Your great relationship with your teen starts here!
Join us for the online Parenting Summit
You'll find out how to build trust and connection to survive the teenage years and build a close relationship with your teen that lasts a lifetime.
It truly is possible. Your great relationship with your teen starts here.
Does parenting your teen feel like a struggle? That all the things that worked for you in the past just aren't working for you anymore?
It might even feel like the relationship you had with them is slipping away.
You're in the right place.
If your teen feels more closed off or harder to talk to, you’re not alone. Our 20 parenting experts will give you practical strategies to build a safe, strong, supportive relationship with your teen. You'll strengthen communication and find ways to support their wellbeing, resilience and independence.... without constant conflict.
And parents of tweens, you'll be ready to handle what's just around the corner and prevent issues by knowing how and when to step in early.
What if you could finally see your relationship with your teen THRIVING and not feel pulled in all directions by the day-to-day challenges of raising a teen?
Join us at the summit to rekindle the connection that you both want and need.
And get actionable strategies to:
Build a calmer, closer relationship with your teen
(without constant arguments or walking on eggshells)
Know what to say if things get emotional or tricky
(without the lectures, threats or power struggles)
Raise a teenager who is more resilient and independent
(without doing it all for them or pushing them too hard)
Know your teen and stay focused on what they actually need
(without comparing your family to everyone else’s highlight reel)
Feel less overwhelmed and more confident as a parent
(without trying to be perfect or having all the answers)
Get support to ease you through the teen years
Imagine the difference this could make for you and your teen
Let's combine your unstoppable love with the guidance of our world-leading parenting experts.
Imagine what's possible for YOU if you can:
Imagine what's possible for YOUR TEEN if they can:
Just for registering, you have a chance to win a Summit Gift Box !
(And we have 4 more prizes to win for those who upgrade to the All Access Pass!)
(No skill necessary. Value: $75)
Gift Box Includes
Here's what you'll learn from our 20+ parenting experts
Our speakers help you move forward in your relationship with your child, show you next steps to sort through challenges and give you valuable insights into the world of tweens and teens. We hope you'll be open to possibilities and because every child and family are different, layer all of this great advice with what you know about your own child.
You'll get help with:
Strong Relationships
Nurturing your relationships and fostering trust & belonging
Building connected relationships
Managing challenging behaviours
Parenting through big life moments
Navigating friendships
Communicating in ways that work
Strategies for dealing with bullying
Transforming conflicts into connection
Healthy, respectful relationships
Being the dad you want to be
Wellbeing
Resetting overuse of screens
Understanding the teenage brain
Creating resilience in our families
How to have tough conversations
Helping tweens & teens with anxiety
Supporting wellbeing & mental health
Understanding teens' emotional world
Bringing calm to teens with ADHD
Uncovering your teen's brilliance
Supporting your teen and family through grief
Independence & Resilience
Keeping children safe on social media
Building their time management skills
Coaching teens to solve problems
Helping teens advocate for themselves
Boosting confidence and resilience
Supporting families & teens with ADHD
Study skills for student success
Enhance learning and resilience with a growth mindset
Helping teens build smart money habits
This summit is a no judgement zone!
Our parenting experts show you ways to guide your teen so you can...
And your teen can grow into a confident, capable young adult, showing up as the very best version of themselves.
It's not easy parenting tweens and teens, but the efforts are absolutely worth it!
Practical Advice From World Renowned Parenting Experts
Our speakers have been featured in:
26 to 28 Feb, 2026: Watch 6-7 speaker videos each day at 9.00am (AEST). You have 24 hours from that time to watch those videos, before we take them down and put up the next day's speakers, followed by the next day.
(No matter where you are in the world you have a full 24 hours to watch!)
DAY 1: Thursday, 26th Feb
Maggie
Dent
Being the Safe, Steady Parent Your Teen Needs In Challenging Times
Andrew
Fuller
Uncovering the Hidden Brilliance in Every Teen
Michelle
Mitchell
What To Do If Your Kid or Teen is Being Bullied
Daniel
Principe
Helping Teen Boys Build Healthy, Respectful Relationships
Dr Carrie Mackensen
When Screens Are Taking Over: How Parents Can Help Teens Reset
Jenny
Atkinson
Building Habits So Teens Can Focus On What Matters Most
Nathan
'Dubsy' Want
Guiding Teens Through Life’s Inescapable Moments
DAY 2: Friday, 27th Feb
Dr Jodi
Richardson
Understanding Anxiety in Tweens and Teens and How Parents Can Help
Susan
McLean
Keeping Teens Safe Online: Red Flags, Conversations and Next Steps
Nathan
Wallis
Fatherhood:
Being the Dad You Want to Be
Dr Kirstin
Barchia
The 4 Traps That Stop Teens from Connecting and Thriving And How Parents Can Avoid Them
Leslie
Josel
Stress-Free Studying: Smart Strategies for Student Success
Justine
Lamont
Growing Great Mindsets: Raising Confident, Kind and Capable Teens
Dr Mary
Kaspar
Teen Girls and Popularity: What Parents Need To Know
DAY 3: Saturday, 28th Feb
Marie
Alessi
My Person Died - What Now? Supporting Your Children Through Grief
Mandy
Beverley
Helping Your Teen See How Strong and Capable They Really Are
Dr Ann-Louise Lockhart
Love the Teen You Have: Transforming Conflicts Into Connection
Lenore
Skenazy
Letting Kids Grow: Why Independence Makes a Big Difference
Penny
Williams
Helping Your ADHD Teen Starts with the Nervous System: A Path to More Ease, Cooperation and Connection
Barbara van der Merwe
Helping Teens Build Smart Money Habits
For Life
What to expect at the Calm Connected summit
When & Where
* 26th to 28th Feb, 2026
* Online at sparkseducation.com.au
* Check your email inbox on 24th Feb for the link in the email
* Full 24 hours to watch each day's speakers no matter where you are in the world
* New uploads at 9am (AEDT) each day
Expert Presentations
* 20 parenting expert videos
* Free to watch each speaker for 24 hours
* Take away practical tools and actionable strategies to implement right away.
* Speakers with proven track record of helping teens and their parents
Upgrade to All Access
* Choose to upgrade to the 'All Access Pass': extended access to:
* Watch ALL the presentations
* Speaker notes, action plans and loads of downloadable resources for parents AND teens
* Valuable bonuses from speakers to help take action after the summit.
* 2 full years of access
Private Community
* Join us in our Facebook Group
* Private group
* Supportive parents - a no judgement zone!
* Extra chances to win prizes during the summit & join in the fun.
* Ask questions, connect with other like-minded parents and engage with our speakers
Are you ready to build a strong connection with your teen, boost their wellbeing, and grow their independence and resilience to flourish into a confident young adult?
Your Summit Hosts
Jenny Atkinson
Sparks Education Australia
Justine Lamont
Good To Great Parenting
We hope you'll join us!
After decades in the parenting and education fields, we've come together to host the 3rd Annual Calm and Connected Tweens and Teens Summit.
After helping thousands of students, parents and teachers, we know the last thing parents need is more judgement! That's why we've created a speaker line up and community to support you in raising your tweens and teens, no matter the challenges you're facing.
Our speakers are world class experts who give up to date, research-backed advice. And we're offering practical tips and resources to make it easier for you to implement the advice after the summit. It's all about making a real difference for you, your teen and your family.
You're not alone... we can do this together.
Join our Facebook Group below, grab your FREE summit ticket and let's get started!
Have Questions? We've Got Answers!
How it works: On 26th Feb we put up 7 speaker videos online at 9am (AEST). Watch for free for 24 hours or grab the All Access Pass for extended viewing time and extra resources. Each summit day we add new speaker videos you can watch for 24 hours for free. See the Speaker Schedule above.
What will I learn at the Calm and Connected Tweens and Teens Summit?
This summit is all about helping parents reach cooperation, connection, and calm with your teen. There are lots of summits and other resources out there for parenting our teens, but our 20 parenting experts will focus on practical ways you can build a strong relationship with your teen and strengthen their resilience, independence and wellbeing.
How do I know if this summit is right for me?
If you're a parent of tweens or teens, this event is for you! We’ll be specifically talking to parents, but educators or anyone who wants to get a better understanding of teenagers and helping them be and do their best is welcome to join us.
If you're a parent of a tween you may already be seeing some of the challenges experienced during the teenage years. This summit gives you valuable parenting tips and strategies to handle these challenges and build a trusting relationship with your child.
Tell me about the Gift Box I have a chance of winning just for registering
That's right!
No skill necessary! We have one Gift Box valued at $75 to giveaway to one lucky person who registers for the 2026 Calm Connected Tweens & Teens Summit. One of these gifts could be yours!
All Access Pass Purchase: But there's more...anyone who upgrades to the Summit All Access Pass also has the chance to win one of our four extra gift boxes. (Gift Box valued at $75)
We'll randomly select our winners at the end of the summit.
When is the summit happening?
The main portion of the summit runs from 26th to 28th February, 2026.
Time: On each day of the summit we make 6-7 speaker videos available to watch at 9am (AEST). You have 24 hours from that time to watch those speakers, before we take them down and put up the next day's speakers, then the next day.
Pre-summit activities/sessions start in the Facebook Group on Saturday, 21st February. so you can join in on the fun and learning right away! You can join here: Parenting Through Tough Stuff
What if I’m not able to attend live?
Our presentations are pre-recorded and are available to watch for 24 hours with your free ticket. So we encourage you to attend on those days if you can.
You can also attend some live sessions and Q&A's in our Facebook Group, and join in with others who are finding ways to help their tweens and teens.
However, if you’re not able to attend all of the sessions each day, go ahead and grab your free ticket and consider upgrading to the ALL ACCESS PASS. The pass gives you extended access to watch the videos and you can use all the extra resources that come with the Pass whenever it's convenient or as a need pops up.
How long will I have access to the presentations?
Your free ticket includes 24 hour access to each of the presentations. That means, Day 1 presentations expire after 24 hours, Day 2 expire after 24 hours and Day 3 expire after 24 hours.
But if you'd like more time or want to watch when it's convenient to you, you can upgrade your ticket to the ALL ACCESS PASS after registering. This gives you extended access to the presentations, along with speaker notes, transcripts and loads of valuable bonus resources from our speakers.
NOTE: When you buy the All Access Pass, we give you immediate access to the digital resources and speaker bonuses. You can begin using them before the summit even starts!
Once the summit ends, we'll then upload all the speaker videos, summaries/ notes and action plans into the course platform for you to watch and use when it's convenient to you.
You can access everything in the paid All Access Pass for 2 full years from purchase.
Are the presentations live?
The presentations are pre-recorded and available to watch for 24 hours with your free ticket. Dates: 26 to 28 Feb.
Time: On each day of the summit we make 6-7 speaker videos available to watch at 9am (AEST). You have 24 hours from that time to watch those speakers, before we take them down and put up the next day's speakers, then the next day.
If you'd like to watch for longer + get extra valuable resources plus bonuses from our speakers, you're welcome to upgrade to the All Access Pass for 2 years extended access.
Will the speakers get my email address?
No. We do not share your email address with the speakers.
When you register, you’ll be added to the summit hosts email lists - Sparks Education (Jenny's) email list and Good To Great Parenting (Justine's) email list. We'll email you updates for the summit and the important links to watch each day’s presentations. After the summit, you’ll continue to hear from us from time to time, but you can easily unsubscribe at any time.
Optional: Each of the speakers will have bonus resources available as part of the upgrade to the All Access Pass. If you'd like any of their resources you can follow their link and give them an email address ... but the speakers will not get your email address unless you choose to give it to them specifically.
That way, you only hear from the people you really love and don't have to worry about getting added to loads of email lists you're not interested in.
You can learn more in our Privacy Policy.
Are your videos transcribed?
Yes. All presentations are transcribed and available for those who upgrade to the All Access Pass. You'll get the chance to upgrade after you grab your free ticket for the summit.
I still have questions!
If you still have questions, we encourage you to go ahead and sign up. Your questions will likely be answered during the event or in the Facebook community, which you’ll be able to join right away after grabbing your free ticket.
However, if you need to ask us a question, we're happy to help. Feel free to send us an email at: [email protected]
Come and join our Facebook Group for parents of tweens and teens to get links to watch the speakers videos, summit updates and lots of support raising your teenagers.
All material is provided for informational or educational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. For advice and support specific to your needs, please consult a professional.
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