Hi everyone — I’m Brenda! I’m a pediatric OT and feeding specialist, and I’m really excited to be part of the Unplug & Play Summit. My session is The Missing Piece of Emotional Regulation: Movement, Rhythm, and the Nervous System, and we’re going to talk about something I come back to all the time in my work: regulation isn’t just about teaching kids to “calm down.” Their bodies matter too. Movement matters. Rhythm matters. Sensory input matters. Connection matters. And sometimes when we look at those pieces first, what a child is doing starts to make a whole lot more sense. A little about me: I’ve been a pediatric OT for more than 30 years, and these days I spend a lot of my time helping parents make sense of feeding challenges, sensory differences, and big emotions without making family life feel any harder that it has to be. And on a personal note, I never really outgrew play. I 🩷 Disneyworld, the beach, and I still think play is just as important for grown-ups as it is for kids. 😊 And bonus: I get to play at my job all the time! I’m doing an Ask Me Anything on Monday, August 17th, and it definitely doesn’t have to stay focused only on my session. So now I want to hear from you: What are you curious about? Sensory processing? Movement and regulation? The vagus nerve? Sensory bins or sensory play? Picky eating or feeding challenges? Something else from the pediatric OT world? Drop your question below — even a quick “Can you talk about ___?” is perfect. I’m looking forward to seeing what you all want to talk about! 😊

At the Unplug & Play Summit this August, I will be sharing My Robot Story Helper using ChatGPT. If you have ever wanted to learn the true power of ChatGPT, this one is for you. The summit runs August 16-22 and is completely free. It is a wonderful lineup of speakers all focused on helping families connect in real, everyday ways. I would love to see you there. My session is Friday, August 21, 2026 at 4:00 p.m. EST. Zoom link for this session is: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9832286897?omn=81124757454: Connect Through Play Skool Community: https://www.skool.com/connectthruplay/about #UnplugAndPlay

Hello, Unplug and Play Community! I’m Celia Kibler, and I’m so excited to be joining @Mary Nunaley for a conversation about the incredible power of hands-on play. Play has been part of my life and work for as long as I can remember. In 1987, I co-founded Funfit® Family Fitness to help children and families connect, learn, move, and grow through play. I’m also the co-author of the Funfit® Games Book, filled with 125 active games and activities families can enjoy together. As a mom of five, stepmom, grandmother of nine, and family coach, I have always incorporated play into my own parenting and the work I do with families. It is also an important part of my Be A Better Parent LAB community, where I help parents create calmer, more connected, and more cooperative families. Hands-on play is so much more than entertainment. It builds confidence, strengthens relationships, encourages creativity, reduces stress, teaches lifelong skills, and gives children what screens simply cannot. I can’t wait to talk with Mary, share some of what I’ve learned from a lifetime of playing with children, and hopefully inspire you to bring even more movement, laughter, connection, and hands-on fun into your family. I look forward to meeting you at the summit! Comment below with what you think the acronym for P.L.A.Y. might stand for. The person who guesses closest can win a copy of my Games book.

Hello all! I just wanted to introduce myself to the group. My name is Kayla, and I’m a licensed mental health therapist, mom to a 2-year-old, adjunct psychology professor, and presenter at the upcoming summit! My session, “Good Enough: The Science of Secure Attachment,” will be pre-recorded so you can watch it whenever you have a free moment, which I know can be few and far between when you have little ones! 😊 I’m so passionate about attachment theory and understanding the ways our early experiences shape how we relate to ourselves and others. I’m especially passionate about making this information practical and approachable, because understanding why we do what we do can be such a powerful first step toward creating change. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to share something I care so deeply about with all of you. I hope the session gives you some insight, encouragement, and maybe even a few “aha!” moments as you think about your own relationships and parenting journey. I’m looking forward to being part of the summit and connecting with you all! ❤️

I'm so excited to be joining the Unplug & Play Summit on August 18 at 1:00 PM Pacific for a LIVE remote photography experience! I'll be demonstrating how I create beautiful individual, couple, children, and family portraits using nothing more than a smartphone, natural light, and a LIVE guided Zoom session. ✨ During the session, you'll also learn about my Hollywood Headshots Blueprint, an interactive digital magazine packed with: 📖 Tips for looking your best on camera 📸 Professional branding advice ✨ Behind-the-scenes insights into my LIVE remote photography process 💼 Ideas for using your headshots on social media, websites, LinkedIn, Skool, YouTube, books, and more 🎯 Opportunities to book your own LIVE session right from inside the magazine This is your chance to see how professional portraits can be created from the comfort of your own home—and maybe even be featured during the LIVE demonstration! I can't wait to meet you and your family. Let's create something beautiful together! 💛📸✨