Parent Ed Talks 2024-2025
The Westside Family Association is excited to partner with ParentMap for a yearlong parent education series, which includes webinars, designed to provide the guidance you need to support your child’s development. Featuring renowned parenting experts, sessions will dive into essential topics such as building resilience, navigating screen time, youth mental health, and fostering independence.
Registration for the ParentEd Talks series is open! Registration is free for all Westside School community members. Register for the entire series now, then join any live talk throughout the year. By registering, you will also have access to the recordings after each webinar.
Use code WESTSCH for free access to the speaker series.
Speaker Series Dates
The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childhood
With Jonathan Haidt, American social psychologist and author of “The Anxious Generation”
Oct. 15, 2024, noon–1 p.m. PT
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Level Up: Winning Strategies for Parents of Gamers
With Dr. Alok Kanojia, cofounder of Healthy Gamer, author of “How to Raise a Healthy Gamer”
Nov. 7, 2024, noon–1 p.m. PT
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Raising Digital Natives: Solutions for Healthy Screen Time Habits
With Delaney Ruston, documentary filmmaker, author and physician
Nov. 19, 2024, 7–8 p.m. PT
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All in a Day’s Play: Boosting Brain Power Through Play
With Teacher Tom, early childhood educator and author
Dec. 4, 2024, 7–8 p.m. PT
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Navigating Neurodiversity: Strength-Based Support for ADHD Kids
With Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author
Jan. 16, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
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Confident Conversations: Guiding Kids Through Puberty and Adolescence
With Julie Metzger, founder of Great Conversations, and Peter Metzger, pediatrician
Feb. 5, 2025, 7–8 p.m. PT
The Lost Art of Civility: Raising Respectful Kids
With Robert B. Brooks and Sam Goldstein, co-authors of “Tenacity in Children” and “The Power of Resilience”
Feb. 25, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Harmony at Home: Successfully Navigating Parent-Child Differences
With Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, pediatric psychologist and parent coach
March 20, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
From Chaos to Calm: Compassionate Discipline for Spirited Kids
With Joe Newman, author of “Raising Lions”
April 1, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Let Go and Let Grow: Raising Confident, Independent Children
With Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free Range Kids”
May 6, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Nurturing Resilience: Essential Coping Skills for Kids
With Janine Halloran, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Coping Skills for Kids
June 5, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT