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Parents can hear from Khalil Gibran Muhammad, Ph.D., and Jeffery Robinson, two of the nation’s leading scholars on race, democracy, inequality and criminal justice. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded. Chances to win...
Julie Bogart, author of “The Brave Learner: Finding Everyday Magic in Homeschool, Learning, and Life,” will draw on her more than 20 years of curriculum development experience to share strategies for parents to coach critical digital literacy skills in their kids. There will be a Q+A at the live...
Distinguished developmental psychologist Alison Gopnik, Ph.D., will share how these two vulnerable and long life stages — childhood and elderhood — play important roles in helping humans flourish. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be...
Psychologist and New York Times–bestselling author, Lisa Miller, Ph.D., will talk about her groundbreaking exploration of the neuroscience of spirituality and its role in building an inspired life of meaning and contribution. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the...
Dr. Victoria Dunckley kicks off the 2022–2023 ParentEd Talks series. She will discuss the impact of electronic screen time on children’s brains. There will be a Q+A at the live event and for those who cannot make it live, the video will be recorded. Chances to win an Amazon...
This virtual event features a presentation by Natalie Burns, TRAILS Lead Suicide Prevention Specialist. During the event, parents will receive information that helps break down the stigma surrounding mental health and enables parents to recognize risk and warning signs, when to seek help and how to best support their child....
A Pet Grief Support group. It is requested that you bring a photograph or keep sake of your loved pet that you lost.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10 a.m.-noon April 2, May 7, June 4, 2022
This event is a supportive, laid back, discussion group for mothers in a coffeehouse environment. Moms can come learn more about journey of parenting and Motherhood.
Event cost: $10
Event time: 9:30-11 a.m. April 12, May 3, June 7, 2022
The group will provide extra support and encouragement for women, while discussing topics such as self-esteem, empowerment and managing mental health symptoms.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 6-7:30 p.m. March 28, April 11, 25, May 9, 23, 2022
Nikki O'Donnell, MA, LLP, a Psychologist, will provide parents with powerful tools to help their child overcome anxiety, develop coping skills and improve stress tolerance. Children are welcome to come with their parents and work on art projects free of charge in their designated art room. Supervision will provided....
The world-renown "Einstein of Love," relationship guru and author John Gottman, Ph.D., addresses fundamental questions about issues of love, trust and relationship resilience, helping strengthen your partnership and parenting. This is third in a series of talks hosted by Metro Parent and Parent Map.
Event Cost: Free, registration required
Event Times:...
A Q+A with the co-authors of Tenacity in Children, Sam Goldstein, Ph.D., and Robert B. Brooks, Ph.D., on building senses of optimism, motivation, empathy, intelligence, altruism, responsibility and fairness in our kids. Second in a series of online talks for parents by Metro Parent and Parent Map.
Event Cost: Free,...