Looking for a speaker who can inspire, educate, and empower parents? Kristene is an author, parent educator, coach, and mom of twins with over 30 years of experience helping families build stronger, more connected relationships with their children. She blends research-backed strategies, humor, and lived parenting experience to deliver engaging keynotes, workshops, and interactive sessions for parents of children of all ages—including neurodiverse and ADHD children. Kristene has delivered presentations for schools and parent organizations including Livermore Labs, Preschool Family, Valley Montessori School, Tessellations School, CCPPNS, OFJCC Preschool (Palo Alto), and Los Altos United Methodist Church—and has often been invited back. She has also presented at professional conferences such as the Infant Development Association (IDA) Conference, and will be leading two workshops at the upcoming CCPPNS Conference. Sessions are fully customizable, available both in-person and virtual, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each audience. Why Do Organizations Choose Kris? For Schools & Community Groups: Practical parenting strategies, neurodiversity-informed approaches, and guidance for fostering emotional regulation and connection in children. For Corporations: Actionable tools that help working parents navigate big feelings and challenging behaviors at home—supporting employee well-being, engagement, and retention. Kris brings turnkey programs that are research-based, relatable, and easy to implement. For All Audiences: Engaging, humor-infused presentations that balance authority, empathy, and practical advice. Whether you’re a school, community organization, or company seeking to support working parents, Kris provides experiences that leave participants feeling confident, inspired, and ready to put strategies into action immediately. Interested in bringing Kris to your organization? Reach out today to discuss keynote speeches, workshops, or parent education programs tailored to your audience.