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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2024–2025 Topics and Speakers
| Date & Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
| Oct. 15, 2024, noon–1pm | The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childhood | Jonathan Haidt, American social psychologist and author |
| Nov. 7, 2024, noon–1pm | Level Up: Winning Strategies for Parents of Gamers | Dr. Alok Kanojia, psychiatrist and parenting coach |
| Nov. 19, 2024, 7–8pm | Raising Digital Natives: Solutions for Healthy Screen Time Habits | Delaney Ruston, documentary filmmaker, author and physician |
| Dec. 4, 2024, 7–8pm | All in a Day’s Play: Boosting Brain Power Through Play | Teacher Tom, early childhood educator and author |
| Jan. 16, 2025, noon–1pm | Navigating Neurodiversity: Strength-Based Support for ADHD Kids | Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author |
| Feb. 5, 2025, 7–8pm | Confident Conversations: Guiding Kids Through Puberty and Adolescence | Julie Metzger, founder of Great Conversations, and Peter Metzger, pediatrician |
| Feb. 25, 2025, noon–1pm | The Lost Art of Civility: Raising Respectful Kids | Authors Robert B. Brooks and Sam Goldstein |
| March 20, 2025, noon–1pm | Harmony at Home: Successfully Navigating Parent-Child Differences | Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, pediatric psychologist and parent coach |
| April 1, 2025, noon–1pm | From Chaos to Calm: Compassionate Discipline for Spirited Kids | Joe Newman, author and parent coach |
| May 6, 2025, noon–1pm | Let Go and Let Grow: Raising Confident, Independent Children | Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free Range Kids” |
| June 5, 2025, noon–1pm | Nurturing Resilience: Essential Coping Skills for Kids | Janine Halloran, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Coping Skills for Kids |
*Remember to enter promo code LWSFNDN
