"Nurturing Potential”
Presented by NAAAP Toronto & ParentConnect at the Parenting Expo
Moderated by August Kee | Director of Women in NAAAP 

Sunday, October 22, 2017; 11:45am - 12:45pm
Markham Event Centre, 95 Duffield Drive, Markham, Ontario  L6G 0A8
 
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(Regular Registration $5.00). $8 At the door (Cash Only). Free for children under the age of 12.

A common view on potential suggests that there is a brass ring of success our children will either jump high enough to reach or else fall short. But life is rarely a straight line with numerous choices, chances and unexpected turns.  The path of development is a journey of discovery where potential is a possibility, not a guarantee.  Hosted by NAAAP Toronto in partnerhsip with ParentConnect™ this leadership panel segment focuses on practical hard lessons and embracing learning to nurture the essential skills children need to make the most of their abilities and grow as capable, confident, and caring people.  Introducing our special guest panelists....
 

Brea & Hailey Luu, Belle Yuan:  Ms. Belle Yuan is a wife, an entrepreneur, a volunteer, a mother and a chauffeur to 2 tween daughters who live and breathe competitive gymnastics training 16 hours per week.  Growing up, Belle loved playing sports herself and always strived to be well rounded both inside and outside of school, which is something she encourages her girls to do as well.   As a mother with daughters – Hailey aged 13 and Brea aged 11, she is a firm believer that competitive sports teaches kids resilience through hard work and determination.  It also builds self-confidence, character and sportsmanship which are all qualities that she felt can better prepare her girls for the future.   Since becoming a “gymnastics mom” 3 years ago, both her daughters have been among the top gymnasts in Ontario to make it to championships each year.   Last year, her youngest won 5th overall at the Ontario championships.  


Ryo Takano & Satoshi Takano:  For the last 6 years, Ryo Takano has been bringing smiles and inspiration to youth hockey players, coaches, trainers, and parents across the globe. Nicknamed “Rocket Ryo”, he has been lighting up YouTube with his amazing stick handling and skating abilities. In partnership with other YouTubers throughout the Web, his hockey videos have generated over 350K views, and has caught the attention of coaches, trainers, and scouts in the U.S. and in Canada.

Currently playing in Toronto for the Humberview Huskies AA team, twelve year old Ryo also had the opportunity to play at an international level for the Japanese National Team, connecting the distinct cultures through the great sport of Hockey.  To Ryo, hockey is more than a just a sport, but a vehicle for learning life lessons such as respect, teamwork, development, and discipline.  His goal is to one day play in the NHL, and to compete in the 2022 Winter Olympics in Beijing, all while continuing to meet and motivate as many people as possible. 

Parenting Expo™ from October 21-22, 2017 is a community event, organized by not-for-profit organization ParentConnect™, aiming to provide parents and parents-to-be with a unique and convenient opportunity to explore and benefit from resources available in our community and to equip themselves with the knowledge to give their child the valuable inheritance of a happy and healthy family through the power of positive parenting.  This annual event allows families to gain insight from subject matter experts on positive parenting, see the latest trends in products and services for growing families and pursuing generational and cultural harmony within the family. With programming provided in English, Cantonese and Mandarin, Parenting Expo™ is a one-stop hub for knowledge sharing, education and access to resources for building a happy and healthy family.