Will Standfest is a dedicated father with over two decades of hands-on parenting experience, raising eight forever children through biological, foster, adoption, and international orphan hosting. As an emerging expert in connection-based parenting, he has navigated the complexities of trauma and mental health diagnoses within his large family.

Will is passionate about helping parents build meaningful relationships with their children, which led him to co-create the ‘Connected Parenting Minute’ as a way to encourage parents and strengthen families. Sharing the best of what he has learned to guide others to create the less stressed, more connected homes they desire.

Professionally, Will has worked as an electrical engineer for over 20 years and is seen as a local expert in machine automation and industrial manufacturing.