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Live interactive discussions with renowned parenting experts
The 2026–2027 speaker lineup is coming soon!
Where parents find answers, support and connection
Parenting today comes with more advice than ever — and at the same time, less real connection. Finding a trusted circle has never mattered more. Our ParentMap Talks series is back to help cut through the noise and bring parents together with monthly webinars featuring the leading voices in child development. We’ll tackle today’s biggest parenting issues, from helping kids thrive with ADHD and supporting mental health, to EdTech in schools and navigating confusing phases of puberty. Bring your questions, gain practical, evidence-based guidance, and become part of a community built on trusted expertise, shared experiences and real support.
Our first talk kicks off on Sept. 24, 2026 with award-winning podcasters and New York Times bestselling authors The Holderness Family. Penn and Kim will share personal stories and practical strategies from their uplifting book, “ADHD Is Awesome: How to (Mostly) Thrive with ADHD.” Our full 2026–2027 lineup will be announced in August.
New this year! Inspired by the lively audience chat and flood of questions from our last series, we are adding a bonus 30-minute session after each talk with clinical professor of psychiatry Dr. Laura Kastner. Stay on for deeper conversations, additional resources and meaningful engagement with a community of parents navigating similar challenges.
1 quick registration, 8 outstanding talks
Registration coming soon
One quick registration gets you access to all eight live talks, plus the full video replay library to watch at your convenience.
Registration will open at the end of August.
School members
ParentMap has partnered with over 140 schools and organizations to provide families with complimentary access to our talks. Check here to see if your school or organization is a member. Not on the list? Request information about our membership program here.
Why parents love this series
Expert guidance
From nationally recognized voices like The Holderness Family on ADHD to local EdTech advocate Emily Cherkin, our speakers offer practical, research-backed insights on the issues families are navigating today.
Interactive format
Each live talk includes opportunities to ask questions, connect with other parents, and exchange ideas and resources in a supportive community.
Convenient access
Join from home or on the go with Zoom sessions designed for busy families. Can’t make it live? Event recordings let you watch whenever it works for you.
A supportive community
Hear the real questions other parents are asking, discover helpful resources and connect with families facing similar challenges.
2026–2027 speaker lineup
Meet the host: Laura Kastner
ParentMap is honored to welcome Laura Kastner, Ph.D., back for her fourth year as series moderator. A clinical professor of psychiatry and behavioral sciences at the University of Washington and author of the acclaimed “Getting to Calm” book series, Dr. Kastner brings decades of experience helping families navigate the challenges of raising resilient, emotionally healthy kids. Her warmth, insight and expertise make each audience-driven Q&A engaging, thoughtful and practical.
ADHD Is Awesome: How to (Mostly) Thrive With ADHD
With The Holderness Family
Sept. 24, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT
Our first talk kicks off in September with award-winning podcasters and New York Times bestselling authors The Holderness Family. Penn and Kim will share personal stories and practical strategies from their uplifting book, “ADHD Is Awesome: How to (Mostly) Thrive with ADHD.”
There’s more! Our full 2026–2027 lineup will be announced in August.
Presenting series sponsor:
Series sponsor:
Community partner:
John and Nancy Sabol Foundation
ParentMap Talks Members
ParentMap teamed up with over 140 schools and organizations for our fall 2026–spring 2027 series to provide families with complimentary access to our talks. A valid promo code from a participating member below is required to redeem your free tickets. Series registration will be available at the end of August; please check with your school or organization for the code.
Not on the list? Request more information about our membership program here. Or, check out our membership video to learn more.
- Abiqua School
- Annie Wright Schools
- Assumption-St. Bridget School
- Cascades Academy
- Charles Wright Academy
- Dartmoor School
- Donna Klein Jewish Academy
- Epiphany School
- Eton School
- Evergreen School
- Giddens School
- Hope Lutheran PTH
- Hyla School
- The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle
- Lake Washington School District
- Lake Washington Schools Foundation
- Las Virgenes Unified School District
- The Little School
- The McGillis School
- Mercer Island Parent Edge
- Mercer Island School District
- Morningside Academy
- Newport Children’s School
- Oak Hill School
- Primrose School of West Bellevue
- The Riviera Ridge School
- The Saklan School
- Seattle Academy
- Seattle Jewish Community School
- Snoqualmie Springs School
- Soundview School
- St. Alphonsus School
- St. Benedict School
- St. Catherine of Siena Schools
- St. John Catholic School
- Sun Valley Community School
- Tacoma Public Schools
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