Stuart “Mister Stu” Perry, LCSW, ASDCS, is a child therapist, author, and nationally recognized speaker who helps adults better understand kids—so kids and the adults who care for them can thrive.

With more than a decade of professional experience in children’s mental health (and a lifetime spent working with kids in real-world settings), Mister Stu brings research, clinical insight, and lived experience together in a way that is practical, engaging, and immediately usable. His sessions are known for blending humor, powerful storytelling, and clear takeaways that attendees can apply the very next day—whether they work in schools, mental health, childcare, or with families.

Mister Stu challenges common myths about behavior and mental health while offering a compassionate, play-based lens for understanding what kids are really communicating. Attendees consistently describe his presentations as energizing, validating, and grounding—leaving them feeling both encouraged and better equipped to support the children in their lives.

Above all, Mister Stu’s work is rooted in one core belief: Bad Kids Don’t Exist. You can learn more about Mister Stu at www.BadKidsDontExist.com and follow him @MisterStuTV on YouTube and social media

Raelene Ostberg is the dynamic keynote speaker and the founder of Thriving Together, an organization she launched in 2008 to deliver transformative learning experiences that uplift and empower early childhood educators. Each year, she inspires thousands of professionals with a mission to reduce stress, increase joy, and strengthen success in the vital work of supporting young children and families.

With more than 20 years of experience in early childhood classrooms, including 15 years in infant and toddler care and 25 years working alongside families, Raelene brings a powerful blend of real-world experience and academic preparation. She holds a master’s degree in family education, a bachelor’s degree in theater from the University of Minnesota, and advanced training in stress and resiliency through the Mayo Clinic’s Stress-Free Living Program. Her Inspiring Terrific Toddler educational sessions have reached thousands of educators world-wide, received rave reviews, and has helped transform challenging toddler classrooms and homes into fun, rewarding caregiving settings.

Raelene’s sessions bring evidence-based practices with practical, real-life strategies designed for immediate application and lasting impact. Her professional learning experiences are intentionally designed to meet educators where they are—often stressed, overwhelmed, or on the brink of burnout. Known for her dynamic energy, engaging presence, and theatrical storytelling, Raelene brings strategies to life in ways that leave educators feeling seen, recharged, and inspired to thrive.

Visit her website HERE.