Best-selling author and educational consultant Craig A. Knippenberg, LCSW, M. Divinity, is renowned for his work with children, adolescents and parents. He is an international keynote speaker, has served on numerous non-profit boards supporting exceptional students and families and is founder of Knippenberg & Associates, which has provided mental health services for four decades including social/emotional development groups via his CONNECT program. His top-selling books include Wired and Connected: Brain-Based Solutions To Ensure Your Child’s Social and Emotional Success (2019) and Shame-Free Parenting: Building Resiliency in Times of Hardship, Guns, and Social Media (2023). His podcast, Legit Parenting (2020) showcases Knippenberg’s strategies on building resilient kids and families. Craig’s dedication extends to serving as a trusted mental health consultant for independent and public schools around the country. He has advanced brain-based strategies and curriculum for empowering students to manage their social, emotional and behavior development.