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Inspiring guidance, practical strategies, and faith-grounded wisdom for today’s families.

Raising Resilient Kids with Roy Petitfils & Kari Kampakis

Parenting in today’s culture can feel overwhelming — but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Ascension Episcopal School is proud to host a special parent speaker series featuring nationally recognized speakers Roy Petitfils and Kari Kampakis. Learn actionable strategies and heartfelt insights to help you raise confident, resilient, faith-filled children in today’s complex world.
Roy Petitfils is an internationally recognized counselor, author, and speaker who specializes in helping teens and their families navigate mental health, identity, and resilience. Known for his humor, compassion, and deep understanding of adolescent development, Roy empowers parents with practical tools to strengthen communication and connection at home.

  • Topic: Helping Adolescent Boys Grow Into Respectful, Successful Men in a Fast-Paced, Digital World
  • Audience: Ascension Parents & Guardians
  • 📍Location: TDB
  • 🗓️ Date & Time: Spring 2026 (more specifics coming soon)
  • 💲Cost: Complimentary for Ascension families
  • 🔗 Registration: Coming Soon!
Kari Kampakis is a bestselling author, speaker, and blogger whose work focuses on raising emotionally healthy, faith-filled children — especially preteens and teens. With a warm, relatable style, Kari equips parents with encouraging insights on friendship, digital culture, self-worth, and building strong family relationships.

  • Topic: Guiding Teen Girls to Live Out God’s Love, Choose Kindness, Build Healthy Friendships, and Make Good Choices
  • Audience: Ascension Parents & Guardians
  • 📍Location: TDB
  • 🗓️ Date & Time: Fall 2026 (more specifics coming soon)
  • 💲Cost: Complimentary for Ascension families
  • 🔗 Registration: Coming Soon!

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