
Parenting doesn’t come with a guidebook, but we’re here to help!
Let’s face it — parenting is tough, especially without a manual to guide you through every twist and turn. That’s where ParentEd Talks come in. ParentMap is excited to offer a transformative series of 12 parent education webinars, designed to provide the guidance you need to support your child’s development. Featuring renowned parenting experts, our sessions will dive into essential topics such as building resilience, navigating screen time, youth mental health and fostering independence.
Why attend?
- Expert insights: Hear from leading psychologists, authors and child development specialists through monthly sessions led by Laura Kastner, Ph.D
- Interactive Q&A: Get your questions answered live by our experts and connect with other parents facing similar challenges and experiences.
- Watch anytime, anywhere: Participate from the comfort of your home or on-the-go with virtual Zoom sessions designed to accommodate busy parents. Plus, all registrants will receive access to the event recordings to revisit the sessions anytime.
One quick registration, 12 can’t-miss talks!
Get your season pass for the full 2024–2025 series now for just $50 (save $70) or purchase individual tickets for $10 per talk, available one month before each event. Attend the talks that matter most to you and watch recordings of each event at your own pace, anytime you like. By purchasing a season pass, you’ll receive access to our complete library of talks, including our kickoff event with “The Anxious Generation” author Jonathan Haidt.
ParentMap has partnered with over 100 Pacific Northwest schools and districts to provide families with complimentary access to our talks! A valid discount code from a participating member school is required to redeem your free tickets. Check here to see if your school or district is a member.
2024–2025 topics and speakers
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Past speakersThese talks may be over, but you can still watch them! Register for the full series to unlock access to the exclusive library of ParentEd Talks replay videos, plus future live talks. |
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With Dr. Alok Kanojia, psychiatrist and parenting coach Recovered gaming addict and Healthy Gamer cofounder Dr. Alok Kanojia will share strategies to protect your kids from the all-too-real dangers of gaming addiction, build healthy gaming habits, establish appropriate limits, and work with — not against — your kids as they play and grow.
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With Delaney Ruston, documentary filmmaker, author and physician “Screenagers” filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston offers valuable takeaways from her research on the impact of screens and will discuss how to foster open communication with kids about online experiences. Learn how to help your family find balance in the digital age.
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Interested in becoming a school member or sponsor of ParentEd Talks? Contact advertising@parentmap.com to get more information.

Thank you to our school members and event sponsors, whose support empowers ParentMap to bring ParentEd Talks to our community.
Presenting series sponsor:
Community partners:
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John and Nancy Sabol Foundation
Gold sponsors:
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ParentEd Talks member schools:
ParentMap has partnered with over 100 Pacific Northwest schools and districts to provide families with complimentary access to our talks. A valid discount code from one of the participating member schools below is required to redeem your free tickets. Please check with your school or district for the code.
The Alexander Dawson School at Rainbow Mountain
Bellevue School District (sponsored by the Bellevue Schools Foundation and Bellevue PTSA Council)
Foothills School of Arts and Sciences
Gardner School of Arts & Sciences
The Jewish Day School of Metropolitan Seattle
Lake Washington School District (sponsored by Lake Washington Schools Foundation)
Las Virgenes Unified School District
Primrose School of West Bellevue
Seattle Jewish Community School
St. Catherine of Siena Schools
Syre Elementary School (sponsored by Syre PTA)