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ParentMap 2011-2012 Lecture Series

 

ParentMap Lecture Series brings Northwest families easy access to trusted, thought-leading experts on a range of relevant parenting issues.


Ashley Merryman
NurtureShock: New Twists That Shape Children's Success

Ashley Merryman

Brown Paper TicketsAshley Merryman
March 1, 2012 7-9 p.m.
Washington Cathedral, Redmond
Tickets: $20

Topic age range: 3-12 years

An exploration of revealing research identifying hidden “thrive factors” for kids that will forever change our thinking about learning, creativity and academic achievement.

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Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
Aliens on Planet Teen: A Survival Guide for Parents

Anthony Wolf, Ph.D.

Brown Paper TicketsAnthony E. Wolf, Ph.D.
March 6, 2012 7-9 p.m.
Town Hall, Seattle
Tickets: $20

Topic age range: 10-16 years

Parents marooned among volatile and incomprehensible aliens (aka. teens & tweens) discover the drivers behind adolescent behavior and insights for living in peace together at home.

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Wendy Sue Swanson, MD
Seattle Mama Doc: Health, Happiness and Family Balance

Wendy Sue Swanson, MD

Brown Paper TicketsWendy Sue Swanson, MD
March 21, 2012 7-9 p.m.
Meydenbauer Center Theater, Bellevue
Tickets: $20

Topic age range: Birth-8 years

For today’s parents, balance is the greatest challenge. Celebrated local pediatrician, and mom who does it all, discusses the work/home juggling act, technology use, and role of smart decision-making in caring for our children.

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Rosetta Lee
Beyond Sticks and Stones: Parenting Essentials to Prevent and Address Bullying

Rosetta Lee

Brown Paper TicketsRosetta Lee
April 10, 2012 7-9 p.m.
Nesholm Family Lecture Hall, Seattle Center
Tickets: $20

Topic age range: 8-16 years

What every parent needs to know about bullying: warning signs, boy/girl and cultural differences, guidance for handling at home and school, helping your child to speak up and stay safe.


Julie Metzger and Rob Lehman
Will Puberty Last My Whole Life?

Julie Metzger and Rob Lehman

Brown Paper TicketsJulie Metzger and Rob Lehman
May 1, 2012 7-9 p.m.
Seattle Children's Theatre
Tickets: $20

Topic age range: 9-14 years

Real questions and real answers for parents having conversations with their kids about puberty and sex. Learn from local experts, Metzger and Lehman, how to guide your child on their journey through adolescence.

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John Gottman, Ph.D.
Making Marriage Work: Building Trust, Love and Loyalty

John Gottman

Brown Paper TicketsJohn Gottman, Ph.D.
May 10, 2012 7-9 p.m.
Town Hall, Seattle
Tickets: $20

The Science of Trust – new research on marriage and parenting from award-winning Dr.Gottman. The author of 40 books including The New York Times bestseller The Seven Principles for Making Marriage Work and Why Marriages Succeed or Fail…and How You Can Make Yours Last.

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Howard Behar
Coffee Talk: A Conversation with Teens on Passions and Life Purpose

Howard Behar

Brown Paper TicketsHoward Behar
May 15, 2012 7-9 p.m.
Village Theatre, Issaquah
Tickets: $20

Topic age range: 13-18 years

An empowering talk on leadership for teens and their parents. Drawing on his incredible life experiences, former president of Starbucks inspires teens to explore their values and begin plotting a course to realize their dreams.

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