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Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Calm and Connected: Coaching Coping Skills in Your Children
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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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This virtual session will offer tools for parents to strengthen their own mental health, building strong roots for themselves and their children.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. May 9, 2024
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Nurturing the Nurturer: Self-Compassion Tools for Moms
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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
Teens can enjoy an Adulting 101 class once a month via zoom to help prepare them for college or life after high school. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event times: Times vary by date; May 15, June 6, July 10, Aug. 12, Sept. 16, Oct. 9, Nov. 19, 2024
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Stronger Together: Navigating the Complexities of Relationships
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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...
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Parenting SOS: Expert Answers to Your Burning Questions
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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....
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Technology’s Child: Empowered Parenting in the Digital Age
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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...
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Nurturing the Healing Power of Play for Ourselves and for Our Children
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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...
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Brave Listening: The Secret to Safeguarding Your Child’s Mental Health
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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...
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: Unplug and Rewire: Raising Screen-Savvy Kids in the Tech Era
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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...
Stream FIM Flint Symphony Orchestra live on Nov. 18. Sirena Huang will be on violin. You'll be able to re-stream for 30 days.
Event cost: $15
Event time: 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18, 2023
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: The Future is Now: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly of AI and What to Do About It
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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....