Psychologist, Author, Speaker, Husband, Father
“Live fully, do what is important to you, show love and compassion, and show your kids the kind of people you want them to become. ”
Dr. Dan is a psychologist, co-founder and Executive Director of Summit Center, and co-founder of Parent Footprint. He is author of the Make Your Worrier a Warrior series of books, providing easy-to follow, practical strategies for both parents and children. Dr. Dan is a frequent speaker and writer on topics related to parenting, family, giftedness, twice-exceptionality, dyslexia, and anxiety. He is host of the Parent Footprint podcast.
Dr. Dan’s talk on “What You Need to Know about Dyslexia” is part of the Solutions for Smart But Struggling Students Master Series from Bright & Quirky. Register here to watch for FREE starting Wednesday morning, October 2, at 10:00 am through Thursday night, 10:00 pm Pacific Standard Time.
Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan
The Parent Footprint Podcast with Dr. Dan is a new online talk show and interactive online community. In the podcast series, Dr. Dan teaches parents, families, and caregivers how to leave their best footprint for the next generation by talking to the top parenting experts, doctors, therapists, authors, and educators.
Listeners will gain information about how to parent with increased awareness and how to be purposeful about leaving a healthy footprint on your children. New episodes air twice each month. Listen and subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts,TuneIn Radio, iHeart Radio, or Stitcher.
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Dr. Dan's Blog
Living Life Now, Even If It Is Temporary
I am running in the open space by my kids’ school after drop off. I covet this time, two mornings a week, to prepare for a day and week of sitting, listening and problem solving; and to be able to listen to my own thoughts.
Parent Footprint
Dr. Dan is Co-founder of Parent Footprint, an interactive parenting education community and website that offers Parent Footprint Awareness Training with the mission to make the world a more compassionate and loving place — one parent and one child at a time. Parent Footprint Awareness Training is a series of short, interactive videos where you sit down with Dr. Dan, your own personal parenting expert, anytime and anywhere you need him. Dr. Dan offers warm, practical advice that parents can use immediately, including specific examples from his own family. Check out our web site at www.parentfootprint.com to experience our introductory video and learn how to become a better parent.
Upcoming Events
Nov 7-10: National Association for Gifted Children, Albuquerque, NM
Join us as a community of K-12 and university professionals, parents, advocates, and others learn best practices for educating and nurturing gifted children from all backgrounds. Gain both valuable information and inspiration through 200+ content rich sessions. Visit the Exhibit Hall and learn about leading resources. Dr. Dan Peters will speak on “Stress and Anxiety […]
Oct. 29-30: 2 Days of 2e Virtual Conference
2 Days of 2e virtual conference is for parents, educators, and clinicians, to learn how to best reach and teach 2e learners (gifted with a learning difference). 12 renowned experts and thought leaders discuss topics from emotion regulation, social thinking, and trauma to learning styles, classroom regulation, and teaching strategies. Participants learn how to use […]