Running with Scissors

3:15pm – 4:00pm on Friday 9/5
In this heartfelt and humorous keynote, Stacey Gagnon invites you into the real, raw, and redemptive journey of parenting and working with children from hard places. Drawing from her personal experiences as a foster and adoptive parent, educator, and nurse, Stacey shares unforgettable stories that are as funny as they are enlightening.

Through laughter and lived wisdom, Stacey unpacks practical strategies for navigating the daily challenges of trauma, attachment, and behavioral struggles—while also celebrating the unexpected joys and victories along the way.

Whether you're in the trenches or supporting those who are, Running with Scissors will leave you encouraged, informed, and ready to keep showing up with compassion and courage.
Stacey Gagnon

Stacey Gagnon

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