National thought-leaders share insights, advice and inspiration on current parenting topics.
Laura Kastner, Ph.D.
Tweens + Teens: New Strategies for Wise-Minded Parents
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Topic age range: 8–18 years About this lecture: Dr. Kastner distills the very latest research into wise-minded parenting strategies to help bring out the best in young people. Her engaging advice prepares parents well for the unpredictable and often turbulent tween and teen years. Clinical associate professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington and a nationally renowned expert on teen behavior and development, Dr. Kastner is also co-author of Getting to Calm: Cool-Headed Strategies for Parenting Tweens and Teens. Her new book, Wise-Minded Parenting: 7 Essentials for Raising Successful Tweens + Teens, was released in February, 2013.
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Past 2013 Lectures:
Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn
Mindful Parenting: Nurturing Our Children, Growing Ourselves
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Myla and Jon Kabat-Zinn About this lecture: In this rare visit to the Pacific Northwest, Myla and Jon will inspire parents, grandparents and anyone working with children to slow down and be more present with their kids. They will explore how the cultivation of mindfulness in daily life can help us to work with the challenges we may face with children at different ages, as well as enriching the joys inherent in parenting and family life. |
Denise Pope, Ph.D.
The Resilient Student: Finding Balance in Today's Culture of Competition
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Denise Pope, Ph.D. Topic age range: 8–18 years About this lecture: Dr. Pope will provide parents with essential strategies to reduce stress at home without sacrificing school achievement and college goals. Denise Pope, Ph.D., is a Senior Lecturer at the Stanford University School of Education. She is the author of the award-winning Doing School and an expert featured in the acclaimed documentary Race to Nowhere. |
Susan Cain
Quiet Kids: Raising an Introvert in a World That Won't Stop Talking
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Susan Cain Topic age range: All ages About this lecture: In this unique lecture, Cain will focus on the special qualities of quiet kids, how they are often misunderstood and undervalued. Parents and educators will take away fascinating ideas to help them meet their potential. |
Adele Diamond, Ph.D.
Bright Young Minds: Early Learning, Play and Executive Functions
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Adele Diamond, Ph.D. Dr. Diamond's Presentation Notes About this lecture: In her lecture, Dr.Diamond will explore the latest research on learning and what parents and educators can do to help build strong executive functions in children from an early age. Join us to toast ParentMap's 10th birthday, with bubbly and cupcakes. 6-7pm in the theatre lobby. |
John Gottman, Ph.D.
Making Love Last and Marriage Work
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John Gottman, Ph.D May 7, 2013 7–9 p.m. Tickets: SOLD OUT! Topic age range: All ages About this lecture: Professional CEUs + STARS available Learn more about this Lecture + watch video
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Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D
Let's Get Intimate! Balancing Life, Love + Your Growing Family
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Pepper Schwartz, Ph.D. Seattle Children's Theatre, Seattle Center Bellevue College, Bellevue About this lecture: Leading relationship expert, Dr. Pepper Schwartz shares advice on ways to stay on top of the demands of family life and also maintain a close, loving connection with your partner. Dr Schwartz is a Professor of Sociology at the University of Washington. She is the author of 16 books and co-author of The Normal Bar (new insights from of the world's largest ever relationships study). Dr Schwartz is the national Love & Relationship Expert & Ambassador for AARP and PerfectMatch.com. She has appeared on The Oprah Winfrey Show, The Today Show, Dateline and Dr. Phil, and Lifetime. This lecture is preceded by a reception with nibbles/Trophy cupcakes, mommy massage, parent resources + giveaways. |
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