Why Some Kids Struggle and Others Shine

In today’s world, children are navigating more stress, pressure, and uncertainty than ever before. As parents and educators, we often wonder: Why do some kids seem to bounce back and stay strong, while others struggle under the same challenges? What separates those who merely “get through” from those who truly thrive and shine?

Join us for an insightful and practical Lunch & Learn session designed to equip parents with the tools to help children build resilience, character, and emotional strength.

At Fusion Academy, we know academic success is just one piece of the puzzle. True thriving happens when children develop inner resources like empathy, perseverance, and optimism—skills that serve them for a lifetime.

This session will equip participants with:

🌱 The 7 Essential Traits of Thriving Kids: Discover the character strengths research shows are most important for long-term success.
🧠 The Science of Stress & Resilience: Learn how trauma, stress, and modern pressures impact your child’s nervous system and coping ability.
👀 Attachment & Attunement in Action: Understand how small, everyday moments of connection can transform your child’s confidence and well-being.
🛠️ Parenting Strategies You Can Use Today: Walk away with practical, trauma-informed tools for nurturing self-confidence, empathy, perseverance, and more at home.
💬 Better Conversations with Kids: Learn how to validate emotions, foster curiosity, and model integrity in simple, everyday interactions.
📚 Resources for Families: Take home a toolkit of exercises, handouts, and prompts to support your parenting journey.

Who Should Attend

• Parents who want to support their child’s emotional growth, not just academic success
• Caregivers looking for everyday tools to help children build resilience
• Educators seeking practical strategies for fostering connection and character in the classroom

About the Presenter

Myra Hurtado, LPC-S
Owner & Clinical Director, Healing Hearts Counseling

Myra Hurtado is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified EMDR Therapist, and EMDRIA Approved Consultant who specializes in trauma treatment and resilience building. As the Owner and Clinical Director of Healing Hearts Counseling, she creates a safe and compassionate space where adolescents, adults, and families can heal and grow. Myra integrates evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, Play Therapy, and Sand Tray Therapy, while honoring the mind–body–soul connection in the healing process.

She is also the co-founder of The Integrative Healing Center of AZ in Gilbert, a collaborative space where mental health, medical, and holistic providers work together to address the physiological and emotional impact of trauma. With over a decade of experience, Myra is passionate about equipping parents, educators, and clinicians with practical, trauma-informed tools that foster resilience and wholeness.

As a mom of four children who have competed in competitive sports through the collegian level, Myra also understands firsthand the unique stressors and pressures today’s families face. She brings both professional expertise and real-world parenting experience into her work with clients and into every presentation she gives.