Presented by Dr. Rosina McAlpine, BCom, MCom (Hons), MHEd, PhD., is the CEO of Win Win Parenting, Parenting Expert, Author, and Multi-Award-Winning Educator

Date: April 10, 2025
Time: 12:30 P.M. to 1:30 P.M.
Location: International Ballroom

About Dr. Rosina McAlpine
Dr. Rosina McAlpine is an internationally recognized expert and thought leader in the area of family wellbeing. With over 30 years of experience as a university educator and researcher, she has received 5 teaching excellence awards and 5 best paper awards. As the founder and CEO of Win Win Parenting, Dr. McAlpine combines her expertise in child development with practical, evidence-based strategies, fostering healthy family environments and supporting working parents to successfully navigate the work-family interface with programs delivered in Australia and internationally. Her unique approach brings the heart and science of parenting into an evidence-based framework designed to support families, educators and workplaces thrive. Through innovative programs like the Parent Educator Partnerships Program, Dr. McAlpine delivers innovative continuing professional development for early childhood educators and teachers - creating the platform for parents and educators to support child development and wellbeing. A trusted voice in media and a sought-after speaker, Dr. McAlpine is committed to empowering parents and caregivers to create positive, resilient family environments. Connect with her at WinWinParenting.com, ParentEducatorPartnerships.com or DrRosina.com.

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Keynote Overview
Today's families face daily stressors—from the difficulty of managing the many demands of juggling work and family life, to the day-to-day challenges of raising children. Helping children navigate screen time safely, bullying, arbitrating sibling arguments, and supporting children through school pressures are just some of the many difficulties parents face which have a negative impact on family positivity and mental wellbeing. Dr. Rosina McAlpine’s keynote, “Nurturing Family Positivity: Supporting Mental Health at Home,” has been developed to inspire, inform and resource family support professionals, educators, parents and caregivers with the insights and practical strategies necessary to foster a nurturing, mentally healthy home environment.

Keynote Description
This session explores the importance of nurturing family mental wellbeing given the rising statistics on poor mental health in the U.S. and internationally. Dr. McAlpine will address key strategies for promoting family positivity for greater wellbeing for all family members. Participants will learn how to incorporate daily practices that uplift family dynamics, strengthen mental health, and build resilience to face life’s inevitable challenges.

Topics include:

Exploring the fundamentals of Mental Health: What is "mental health" is and it's impact on family life?

Understanding the Role of Emotions: Research on positive/negative emotions and how they impact physical and mental wellbeing.

Strategies for Positivity: Practical, actionable techniques to help each family member maintain optimism, even during tough times. These strategies help to reduce stress and foster a positive outlook.

Insights are gained into how to nurture loving relationships and engage in family life to bring more meaning, accomplishment and thriving.

Resilience-Building for All Ages: Fostering resilience is key to navigating life’s challenges. This session will present resilience-building practices to help both children and adults develop the adaptability needed to thrive.

Learning Outcomes
Participants will have the opportunity to reflect upon and workshop mental wellbeing for themselves, their families and the families they work with. The aim is for participants to leave the session inspired and armed with with practical strategies to:

Identify and address the impact of daily stressors on family wellbeing.
Integrate resilience-building practices that promote positivity and mental health across all ages.
Foster a supportive, positive family environment that enhances both mental and physical health.
Conclusion
This keynote session offers a powerful blend of scientific insight and practical application, leaving attendees equipped to support mental health and positivity within their families and the families they work with. With Dr. McAlpine’s guidance, you’ll leave feeling inspired and empowered to cultivate a resilient, positive, and mentally healthy home environment.