ParentEd Talks

Lake Washington Schools Foundation is excited to provide the entire LWSD Community with FREE ACCESS to ParentMap’s ParentEd Talks — a dynamic series of parent education webinars designed to guide you through the ups and downs of parenting.

Featuring renowned parenting experts, these virtual sessions will dive into essential topics such as building resilience, navigating screen time, fostering independence and youth mental health. 

The 2024–2025 lineup of powerhouse speakers features renowned social psychologist Jonathan Hadit, Dr. Ned Hallowell, Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, Lenore Skenazy, Teacher Tom, Dr. Alok Kanojia and more.

It’s Easy To Register!

Register for the entire series now, then join any live talk throughout the year. Plus, you’ll receive access to the event recordings to watch anytime, anywhere. To redeem your complimentary tickets ($120 value), sign up here and enter promo code LWSFNDN.

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2024 Topics and Speakers

The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childhood – With Jonathan Haidt, American social psychologist and author

Level Up: Winning Strategies for Parents of Gamers – With Dr. Alok Kanojia, psychiatrist and parenting coach

Raising Digital Natives: Solutions for Healthy Screen Time Habits – With Delaney Ruston, documentary filmmaker, author and physician 

All in a Day’s Play: Boosting Brain Power Through Play – With Teacher Tom, early childhood educator and author

Navigating Neurodiversity: Strength-Based Support for ADHD Kids – With Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author

Confident Conversations: Guiding Kids Through Puberty and Adolescence – With Julie Metzger, founder of Great Conversations, and Peter Metzger, pediatrician

The Lost Art of Civility: Raising Respectful Kids – With authors Robert B. Brooks and Sam Goldstein

Harmony at Home: Successfully Navigating Parent-Child Differences – With Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, pediatric psychologist and parent coach

From Chaos to Calm: Compassionate Discipline for Spirited Kids – With Joe Newman, author and parent coach

Let Go and Let Grow: Raising Confident, Independent Children – With Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free Range Kids”

Nurturing Resilience: Essential Coping Skills for Kids – With Janine Halloran, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Coping Skills for Kids

*Remember to enter promo code LWSFNDN

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