Speaking Engagements

If you would like me to speak at an event, company or for a group about parent coaching, conscious parenting, Collaborative Problem Solving or a related topic, please contact me. I would be honored.

Maria has presented at hundreds of community groups, live and virtual events, public and private schools, corporate lunch-and-learns, wellness retreats and other events.

Companies that offer working parents in-office support from parenting specialists like Maria Sanders often see greater employee retention, reduced staff sick days and high job satisfaction.

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Maria Sanders delivered an informative and insightful workshop to Guggenheim staff members with children between ages 2-14. Maria is a gifted facilitator who can create and deliver excellent content while also being sensitive to the emotions of her audience. The Q&A session was particularly well received as she addressed individual questions with concrete, specific tips that were beneficial for all. I highly recommend Maria and would love to have her return!
— Laurie Davis, Talent Acquisitions, Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum and Foundation
As a busy pediatrician I am so thankful to have Maria’s help with the myriad parenting issues that arise for our families and their children. Her conscious parenting techniques have helped parents of toddlers to teens in my practice. I continue to recommend her kind, calm and brilliant care to patients and friends alike. I find her immediately able to connect with so many different types of parents - first time parents, parents of multiples, Spanish speaking parents, parents of children with delays and those of anxious over-achievers. She has a true gift. I am grateful to say that she has even helped me with my own kids along the way and has made me a better and more conscious parent.
— M Thomas, MD, FAAP Pediatrician, NuHeights Pediatrics Medical Director, Armada Health
Maria generously agreed to present to New York University’s Administrative Management Council on Parenting Essentials: Strategies to Support Us During COVID. During a time when employees are very stressed trying to work full time and teach and parent full time, Maria brought a sense of grounding and practical advice. What particularly resonated with me was her slide called “A Child’s Behavior is an Iceberg.” This made me think about my behavior toward my child and how I needed to be more patient and also to take care of myself. I highly recommend Maria!
— Kristi Schwindt Ramos, New York University, Graduate School of Arts & Science