For the Love of Kids 2005 Practical Parenting Conference

Meet Our National Speakers:

MICHAEL GURIAN - Keynote Speaker

Michael Gurian is a social philosopher, family therapist, corporate consultant, and the New York Times bestselling author of twenty books published in fifteen languages.Michael has been called "the people's philosopher" for his ability to bring together people's ordinary lives and scientific ideas. He has pioneered efforts to bring neuro-biology and brain research into homes, workplaces, schools and publicpolicy. A number of his ground-breaking books in child development, including The Wonder of Boys, A Fine Young Man, Boys and Girls Learn Differently!, The Wonder of Girls and What Could He Be Thinking? have sparked national debate. Michael's work has been featured in various media, including the New York Times, the Washington Post, USA Today, Newsweek, Time,People, Reader's Digest, the Wall Street Journal, Parenting, Good Housekeeping, Redbook, and on the Today Show, Good Morning America, CNN, PBS and National Public Radio. Michael was one of For the Love of Kids national speakers in 2001 and is back by popular demand!

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MICHELE BORBA, Ed.D.

Dr. Michele Borba is an internationally renowned educator and award-winning author who is recognized for her practical, solution-based parenting strategies to strengthen children’s behavior, self-esteem, moral development, and build strong families. A sought-after motivational speaker, she has presented workshops to over one million participants. As a recognized expert on parenting, Dr. Borba appears regularly as a guest expert on TV including Today, The View,MSNBC, and The Early Show. She currently serves on Parents Magazine’s Advisory Board. Dr. Borba is the author of 19 books including No More Misbehavin’: 38 Difficult Behaviors and How to Stop Them; Building Moral Intelligence, Parents Do Make A Difference, selected by Child Magazine as “Outstanding Parenting Book of 1999,” and Esteem Builders, used by 1.5 million students worldwide. Her numerous awards include the National Educator Award, presented by the National Council of Self-Esteem. Dr. Borba is a former classroom and college teacher and received a Doctorate in Educational Psychology and Counseling from the University of San Francisco. She lives in Palm Springs, California with her husband and has three sons.

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MIMI DOE

Mimi Doe is the award-winning author and the preeminent expert in the area of spiritual parenting and instilling balance and awareness in the household. She takes a practical yet deeply soulful approach to her subject, offering simple suggestions that can be integrated into the everyday lives of even the busiest families. Doe is featured in weekly segments on The Hallmark Channel's New Morning TV, and was recently seen on Oprah and the CBS Early Show. Her work has been covered in such publications as Child, Parenting, McCalls, Family Circle, Redbook, Reader's Digest, Publisher's Weekly, USA Today, The London Independent, Christian Science Monitor, and The Washington Post. Mimi reaches over 50,000 parents through her online newsletter, "Spiritual Parenting Thought for the Week," and through workshops and seminars worldwide. She is a featured expert on Beliefnet.com. Parenting groups based on the principles in Doe's book, 10 Principles for Spiritual Parenting, are meeting around the world. Mimi holds a Master's Degree in Education from HarvardUniversity. She lives in Concord, Massachusetts, with her husband and two teenaged daughters.

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MARY SHEEDY KURCINKA

Mary Sheedy Kurcinka provides training nationally and internationally to thousands of families and the professionals who serve them each year. Mary is the author of best seller, Raising Your Spirited Child, A Guide for Parents Whose Child is More: Intense, Sensitive, Perceptive, Persistent and Energetic, and winner of the Parents' Choice Award. A former Director of one of Minnesota's largest, Early Childhood Family Education programs, she also provides individual parent consultations for families and professionals. Licensed as a parent and early childhood teacher, Mary strives to link research based information, with typical tough times faced by families and professionals, and provides practical solutions. Her presentations not only help participants to understand children better but themselves as well. Mary has appeared on television and radio shows across the nation. Articles she has written have appeared in "Working Mother" and "Parent Magazine". Mary graduated with honors from the University of Minnesota with a Master's degree in Family Social Science and from Iowa State University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Early Childhood Education. She lives with her family in Minnesota.

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DEBBIE AND MIKE GARDNER

Debbie and Mike Gardner met in the Cincinnati Police Academy over 30 years ago. During their distinguished law enforcement careers, their training was extensive. Due to life-threatening personal challenges, they were forced to respectfully question traditional survival/personal safety concepts, which emphasized complication instead of focused simplicity. In a crisis, the Gardner's learned that "less is more ... but LESS must be RIGHT." Since going "public" with their discoveries in 1982, their candid, straight forward yet healing information has empowered and inspired civilian and law enforcement audiences world-wide. Their client list includes the FBI, US Army, and the California Prison Guards. They have been featured on various TV, radio, magazines, and newspapers throughout the USA, Canada, and Australia.

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ANN KEARNEY-COOKE, Ph.D.

Ann Kearney-Cooke, Ph.D., a well-known psychologist and director of the Cincinnati Psychotherapy Institute, is a leading authority on the treatment of adolescents and adults with eating disorders, self-esteem issues and body image dissatisfaction. Dr. Kearney-Cooke is the author and co-author of numerous publications on eating disorders and body image in teenagers and adult men and women, including Change Your Mind, Change Your Body: Feeling Good About Your Body and Self After 40. In addition to her recurring appearances on CBS This Morning as a medical expert on teen issues, Dr. Kearney-Cooke has also appeared on many nationally broadcast programs, including the Today show, Oprah, CBS Morning Show, 48 Hours, Fox News, and CNN Headline News. Dr. Kearney-Cooke is a consultant for Shape, Jump, Seventeen, and Parenting magazines. A summa cum laude graduate of California State College, Dr. Kearney-Cooke earned her Master of Arts in Counseling Psychology from Michigan State University and her Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology from the University of Miami.

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Meet Our Local Speakers:

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Dr. Robin Arthur and Doug Arthur
The Tween Years: Understanding and embracing your 10-15 year old

Dr. Robin Thompson Arthur is a licensed clinical psychologist, with a private practice in Cincinnati, helping pre-teens, teens, and parents, as well as families and adults. Dr. Arthur has worked extensively with youth, parents, and families at Beech Acres, in the Cincinnati schools, St. Joseph's Orphanage, and Children's Hospital. She is presently Clinical Supervisor for the North Star facility of Talbert House, a residential facility for adolescents in Butler County, and adjunct faculty in the Psychology Department at Xavier University.

Doug Arthur is a former award-winning middle-school teacher and previously Executive Director of a non-profit organization providing leadership development programming for pre-teens and adolescent youth. Now affiliated with Atos Origin, a global IT company, Mr. Arthur serves as their representative on the Youth Council and Youth Advisory Committee of the Southwest Ohio Region Workforce Investment Board, and as director of InBetweens.Net, developing leadership opportunities for "tweens" in the Greater Cincinnati area.

Robin and Doug Arthur add to their background the most important parenting training ground of all: the parenting of their four children just entering, in the middle of, and safely through the tween years.

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Dave Brewer and Marie Hill
Teens Talk About Teens: What teens really want parents to know

Dave Brewer is the Director of Training for Beech Acres. His work includes organizational development and the design and implementation of dynamic training programs for professionals and members of families experiencing traumatic changes. He has had the opportunity to interact with families as a mediator, child and family therapist, and group parent for abused and neglected teens. Dave is an experienced professional trainer and has presented workshops across the country. He has been interviewed on TV and radio for his expertise in helping children cope with family changes. Dave is the father of four children ages 15-21.

Marie is a marriage & family counselor and mediator in private practice in Hyde Park. She has been a frequent presenter at national conferences and local events including radio and television programs on issues related to parenting, divorce, stepfamilies and conflict resolution. She and her husband, Brennan, offer presentations for married couples on nurturing your marriage. Marie and her husband have two grown children.

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Lori Crosby, Psy.D. and Avani Modi, Ph.D.
Childhood Anxiety: Is your worrywart worrying too much?

Lori E. Crosby, Psy.D. is a psychologist who works with anxious and depressed children. She utilizes innovative, creative and fun techniques to treat anxiety and depression in youth. Dr. Crosby is Co-Director of Innovations, a program designed to assist community-based agencies evaluate the effectiveness of their programs. Dr. Crosby has experience presenting locally and nationally on a variety of child-related issues including childhood anxiety, child development, understanding cultural differences, and youth violence. She is an Assistant Professor of Pediatrics and the Director of the O’Grady Residency in Psychology Training Program at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center.

Avani C. Modi, Ph.D. is a postdoctoral fellow in the Division of Behavioral Medicine and Clinical Psychology at Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center. She obtained her Bachelor of Science from Duke University in 1998 and her doctoral degree from the University of Florida in 2004. Dr. Modi has published articles and given national and international presentations on anxiety, quality of life and adherence to medical regimens.

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DeShonne Jackson and Mike DeMarsh
Your Family’s Finances: Basics of Family Financial Planning

DeShonne Jackson holds the position of Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Officer and Assistant Vice President for National City’s Cincinnati/NKY Market. His primary focus is to assure that the bank continues to provide its products and services to all markets, specifically in low/moderate income areas in this region. The CRA Office concentrates on lending, services, and investments in these areas via financial literacy, homeownership programs, economic inclusion, and community redevelopment projects.

Mike DeMarsh is Branch Manager and Assistant Vice President of the Main Office Banking Center at Fourth and Vine Streets downtown Cincinnati. Mike and his staff of ten financial professionals are responsible for providing deposit, lending and investment advice and services to the downtown market they serve. Mike is charged with supporting the National City Brand Promise in his branch, “We care about doing what’s right for our customers.”

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Barbara Walker
CET’S Taming the Tube: Making the most of your child’s TV Time

Barbara has been the Early Learning Projects Manager at CET Learning Services since 1998. She has a background in writing, Internet research, educational technology, classroom teaching, media literacy, and early childhood education. She holds degrees in English and Journalism with Ohio Teaching Licensure and an area of concentration in Women's Studies from Northern Kentucky University. Barbara manages programs that provide workshops and resources for community agencies, teachers, parents, childcare providers, librarians, and all the big people who love little people. Barbara is a proud parent of a one-year old son.

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