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Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: How Childhood & Elderhood Shape Intelligence and Learning
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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...
Metro Parent ParentEd Talks: What Neuroscience of Spirituality Reveals About Resilience
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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...
Enjoy a three-day virtual autism conference by Metro Parent and Henry Ford Health featuring Professor Temple Grandin, Kate Swenson of "Finding Cooper's Voice" and more autism advocates.
Event cost: $25
Event times: 9 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Oct. 3-5, 2022
Adults are invited for a virtual program presented by the DIA to raise awareness of the significant contributions by LGBT modern and contemporary artists and their impact. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8 p.m. June 20, 2022
Join Plymouth District Library via Zoom to hear this artistic and historical presentation, which will include an introduction of Juneteenth, slavery and more. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 7-8:30 p.m. June 15, 2022
Parents can hear about the crisis of illiteracy in students across the nation and how the pandemic has affected it at this virtual event. Pre-regisration is required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 11 a.m.-noon May 5, 2022
Who Will Care When You’re Not There, online presentation hosted by the Northville District Library
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Join Detroit trust and estates attorney, Robert E. Kass, co-author of the book, Who Will Care When You’re Not There, online via Zoom. He will be explaining to parents how prepared you are to answer the question "What would happen to my pet if I didn't make it home today?"...
Parents of tweens and teens are invited virtually to hear about what parents need to know to help their children stay healthy and safe. The featured speaker is Amy Peterson, MPH, who is the STI Interventions Unity Manager in the Division of HIV and STI Programs at the Michigan Department...
Join the library for a live story time via Zoom for infants to 15 months and their caregivers. Literacy building activities include songs, rhymes and sharing board books. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m. April 28, 2022
Families with children ages 5 and under are invited via Zoom to wear their PJs, bring a favorite stuffed animal and cozy up for stories, songs, movement and a craft. The event will be all about the stars in the sky. Craft supplies will be available to pickup at...
Join the library for a live story time via Zoom for infants to 15 months and their caregivers. Literacy building activities include songs, rhymes and sharing board books. Registration required.
Event cost: Free
Event time: 10:15-11 a.m. April 21, 2022
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....