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Parenting may not come with a manual, but ParentEd Talks are the next best thing! Join ParentMap for our 2024–2025 series of parent education webinars, where top parenting experts will guide you through the challenges of raising resilient, thriving kids. ?? Our lineup of 12 powerhouse speakers features renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.” Plus, Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D., Lenore Skenazy, Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP, Janine Halloran and more. ??? Register for the full series for just $50 and gain access to all 12 live talks and event recordings so you can watch anytime, anywhere. See the full lineup and get tickets here: https://bit.ly/47a62Fz

Ever look at your child and think, "Who even is this kid?" ?? Different doesn’t have to mean difficult!??Join us this Thursday for an empowering ParentEd Talk with pediatric psychologist and parent coach Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, PsyD, ABPP. She’ll share practical tips to: ? Connect with your child, no matter how different they are ? Support their unique strengths and interests ? Navigate conflict toward cooperation Register now: https://bit.ly/3XZS8lP

?? Tired of the constant conflict around us? Let’s raise kids who lead with respect and integrity. ?? Join us TOMORROW for a live Q&A with celebrated authors Sam Goldstein and Robert B. Brooks. They’ll share practical tips to nurture empathy, encourage constructive dialogue and help your child grow into a confident, compassionate leader. Register now: https://bit.ly/41tGd1V Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Seattle Children's.

Hard conversations? You’ve got this. ?? The Metzgers are here to help! Hear from the powerhouse duo behind Great Conversations at our live ParentEd Talk on Feb. 5. With over 40 years of family expertise, they’ll guide you through how to have honest, empowering discussions with your kids about growing up, body changes, healthy relationships, consent and more. Learn everything you need to know to become a trusted, open, safe space for your kids. Register now for the live Q&A webinar: https://bit.ly/40kfnr6 Thanks to our presenting sponsor, Seattle Children's.

ADHD kids: Unique brains, amazing power. Join us on Jan. 16 as we speak with groundbreaking ADHD psychiatrist, researcher and best-selling author Edward (Ned) Hallowell, M.D. Learn to navigate neurodiversity with the strengths-based approach necessary to help your kid (and family) finally thrive. Sign up for the live webinar here: https://ow.ly/H2qK50Uy9x6

The key to boosting your child’s brain power is all in a day’s play. Join us on Dec. 4 for our ParentEd Talk with beloved Seattle-based teacher and author, Thomas Hobson (aka Teacher Tom). Learn how to embrace the natural playfulness of your little one and watch them thrive! Don't miss out: https://ow.ly/w4M150Ucq4e Thanks to our talk sponsors, Seattle Children's and Gates Foundation Discovery Center.

Screens. How do we teach kids when to use them and when to unplug??? Join us on Nov. 19 for an insightful ParentEd Talk with Delaney Ruston, MD, the filmmaker behind the groundbreaking Screenagers documentaries. Learn how to foster open conversations, set screen time limits and protect kids from social media's harmful effects. ? Don't miss out: https://ow.ly/pvHM50U0WwU ?

It’s not too late to roll back the phone-based childhood. In our ParentEd Talk kickoff, “The Anxious Generation” author Jonathan Haidt shared four essential social norms that parents, educators and policymakers must come together to support in order to reclaim childhood. 1?? No smartphones before high school 2?? No social media before the age of 16 3?? Phone-free schools 4?? More independence, free play and responsibility in the real world Want to hear more from this talk? Join us for monthly ParentEd Talk webinars, featuring Q&As with 12 expert parenting speakers. Register for the series to access every live talk, plus receive the exclusive recording of Haidt’s October talk. Our November talks feature Dr. Alok Kanojia, cofounder of Healthy Gamer, and Delaney Ruston, MD, the filmmaker behind the groundbreaking “Screenagers” documentaries. See the full lineup and get your season pass here: ParentMap.com/talks

It’s all fun and games until we try to turn off the video game. ?? ?? Join ParentMap on Nov. 7 for our ParentEd Talk webinar with Alok Kanojia MD MPH, cofounder of Healthy Gamer. Dr. K is a leading expert on video game addiction and a prominent mental health advocate for the digital generation. Learn how to: ?? Protect kids from gaming addiction ?? Establish appropriate limits ?? Build healthy gaming habits ?? Work with — not against — your kids Sign up for the live Q&A webinar and get access to the event replay to watch anytime. Register now: https://bit.ly/3UhUZ8a ParentEd Talks are presented in partnership with Seattle Children's and Gates Foundation Discovery Center.

It’s hard to face, but we need to talk about it: We're raising an “anxious generation.” Mental health struggles among kids have soared over the last decade. Join us for an eye-opening virtual Q&A with renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt. In this live ParentEd Talk, Haidt will unpack the reasons behind this alarming trend and share how we can help kids reclaim their childhood. Sign up now and you'll also get access to the recording to watch anytime. Don't miss out: https://ow.ly/zBsO50TtV6h Thanks to our partners: Seattle Children's and Gates Foundation Discovery Center