A two-day conference dedicated to speeches by experts, Q&As, and discussions on parenting in Toronto this weekend aims to explore the challenges of modern-day child development and give parents and educators a better understanding of the issues.
The 2012 Child Development and Community Conference (CDCC) presented by the KMT Learning Group will feature talks by professionals in the field of child development—physician Dr. Gabor Maté, psychologist Dr. Gordon Neufeld, author Jennifer Kolari, and other contributors.
Based in Vancouver, Maté and Neufeld are experts in child development and psychology.
Maté has published four Canadian bestsellers on child development and is recognized for his unique perspectives on addiction and ADD. Neufeld, who currently heads the Neufeld Institute for developmental psychology, will share his insights from 40 years of practice in the field.
The two co-wrote the popular book “Hold On to Your Kids: Why Parents Need to Matter More Than Peers.”
Maté, who has studied the development of the human brain, run a family practice, and published many books on the importance of healthy child development, has had a lifelong passion and interest in human behaviour.
“Child development is the key dynamic in shaping people’s life experiences,” he says.
