The 18th Annual Rethinking Everything Conference & Retreat will converge on the Arkansas 4-H Center this weekend for inspirational sessions, workshops, and activities related to health and wellness, parenting, homeschooling, sustainability and more.

A special pre-conference appearance on Aug. 29 features Dr. Shefali Tsabary, a leader in the conscious parenting movement and author of the book, "The Conscious Parent: Transforming Ourselves, Empowering Our Children."

In addition to Dr. Shefali's private practice in New York City, the clinical psychologist has presented her parenting and family knowledge at Tedx, The Dalai Lama Center for Peace and Education, and even Oprah's LifeClass and Super Soul Sunday. Read more about Dr. Shafali and her books here.

The family conference and retreat will be held Aug. 30-Sept. 2. For more info, including a full list of workshops, speakers and activities for kids, visit RethinkingEverything.com.