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. ParentMap Talks 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 ADHD and mental health to EdTech and puberty. Register for the live Zoom talks, and you’ll also get on-demand video access for a full year.

New this year! Stay after each talk for a bonus 30-minute Q&A session with clinical professor of psychiatry Dr. Laura Kastner, featuring deeper conversations, additional resources and meaningful engagement with a community of parents navigating similar challenges.

2026–2027 speaker lineup

ADHD Is Awesome: How to (Mostly) Thrive With ADHD

With The Holderness Family

Sept. 24, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT

Parenting a child with ADHD can be exhausting, frustrating and unexpectedly joyful — all at once. Viral creators and New York Times bestselling authors Kim and Penn Holderness, both diagnosed with ADHD themselves, bring humor, hard-earned perspective and real-world strategies to help families understand ADHD’s challenges, celebrate its strengths and thrive together.

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Human Raised: Helping Kids Flourish in the Age of AI

With Dr. Dana Suskind

Oct. 15, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT

As AI becomes more embedded in our kids’ home and academic lives, many parents are asking how much is too much. Dana Suskind, a pediatric surgeon and New York Times bestselling author of “Human Raised,” explains what children still need from the adults who love them. You’ll learn how to set healthy boundaries, nurture curiosity and critical thinking, and make sure technology strengthens rather than replaces human connection.

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When EdTech Disrupts Learning: How Parents Can Speak Up

With Emily Cherkin, M.Ed.

Nov. 10, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT

Laptops, learning apps and online assignments are now part of everyday school life. But are they actually helping kids learn or just adding more screen time? Emily Cherkin, M.Ed., a former teacher known as The Screentime Consultant, will help you evaluate your child’s experience, recognize red flags and know when — and how — to speak up when technology is getting in the way of learning.

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Raising Capable Kids: Are We Helping Our Children Too Much?

With Lenore Skenazy

Jan. 21, 2027, noon–1 p.m. PT

You remind them. You troubleshoot. You text the other parent, email the teacher and step in before a small problem becomes a big one. It feels like good parenting — but what if all that help is getting in the way of what kids most need to learn? Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free-Range Kids” and co-founder of Let Grow, joins us for a lively conversation about when helping helps — and when it doesn’t.

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Less Awkward: How to Handle Growing Up, From Early Signs to Hard Questions

With Dr. Cara Natterson

Feb. 9, 2027, noon–1 p.m. PT

Puberty starts earlier, lasts longer and looks a lot different than it used to. It can leave parents worried they’ll say the wrong thing or set the wrong limits, and schools wondering how to cover these topics, too. Pediatrician and bestselling author Dr. Cara Natterson, M.D., creator of the iconic book series “The Care and Keeping of You,” will share approachable ways to talk about changing bodies, swinging moods and everything else puberty brings.

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Growing Good Humans: Raising Kind Kids in a Divided World

With Uju Asika

March 10, 2027, noon–1 p.m. PT

Kids ask big questions about race, identity and fairness — often when we least expect them. Journalist, bestselling author and global speaker Uju Asika shares how to respond with honesty, helping you raise children who lead with empathy and aren’t afraid of difficult conversations. You’ll gain age-appropriate language for talking about difference, challenging bias and turning uncomfortable moments into opportunities for connection and growth.

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Parent Without the Panic: Worry Less and Trust Yourself More

With Dr. Michael Milobsky

April 20, 2027, noon–1 p.m. PT

If you constantly second-guess your parenting, lie awake worrying or wonder whether you’re getting it all wrong, you’re far from alone. Drawing on decades of clinical experience — and as a father of seven — Dr. Michael Milobsky explains why parenting anxiety has become so common and offers tools to calm your inner critic, manage worry and parent with greater confidence.

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The Motherhood Trap: Why You Feel Like You’re Failing — and Why You’re Not

With Reshma Saujani

May 4, 2027, noon–1 p.m. PT

You went back to work too soon, or you didn’t go back at all. Girlboss, tradwife or somewhere in between — you feel the judgment no matter what you do. Activist Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First, is here to tell you it isn’t you. Drawing on her documentary “No Country for Mothers,” she shows how the so-called mommy wars turn a national failure to support families into private guilt — and what mothers can do to stop carrying that guilt alone.

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.

1 quick registration, 8 outstanding talks

Why parents love this series

ParentMap Talks Members

ParentMap teamed up with over 180 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.