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Families can meet local preschool and childcare providers and ask questions about early learning options. Kids can explore simple activities while parents gather helpful information for preparing little ones for school.
Event cost: FreeEvent times: 6:30-8 p.m. Jan. 13
Prospective students can experience a day in the life of an ECA student by shadowing classes and joining a Q&A session with staff, parents, and current students. Families can attend in-person or virtual info meetings to learn about enrollment, academics, and student life. Registration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event times:In-person...
Parents can join Metro Parent and mental health professional, Janine Holloran for a can’t-miss conversation to discover strategies to help kids survive and thrive. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded.
Event cost: Free
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Parents can join for this free ParentEd Talk with mindfulness mavens Yaffa Maritz and Kelly Moore, Ph.D., LICSW. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. May 1, 2024
Parents can join Nate Klemp, Ph.D. and Kaley Klemp to learn from their years of experience and research-based insights on relationships. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. April...
Parents can join Dr. Laura Kastner, an internationally recognized clinical psychologist, author, researcher and veteran parent to hear burning parenting questions answered. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m....
Parents can join Katie Davis, Ph.D. to learn strategies for keeping your child healthy and safe online without losing your mind. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 4-5 p.m. March...
Parents can join University of Washington iLabs researchers Mike Browne and Amelia Bachleda, Ph.D. to learn how to recenter joy in your life through the power of play. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be...
Parents can join mental health expert Stacey Freedenthal, Ph.D., LISW as she’ll guide parents through the sensitive and challenging topic of supporting their child’s mental health and preventing suicide. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will...
Parents can join veteran teachers Joe Clement and Matt Miles as they provide many real-world examples and cite numerous studies to show how technology overuse is harming our kids. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will...
Parents can Christine Rosen, Ph.D. to learn how to help children navigate ChatGPT and other AI platforms safely and ethically. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded.
Event cost: Free, registration required
Event time: 4-5 p.m....
Parents can join best-selling authors, researchers and renowned psychologists, Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., and Robert B. Brooks, Ph.D. as they share powerful insights on how parents can support children in developing the skills necessary to more effectively deal with stress and pressure, solve complex problems, relate comfortably with others, and...
