Other Resources
Events & Webinars
January - May : Office Hours With Tina [Payne Bryson] Past ParentWiser presenter launches large and small group parenting sessions. Fee applies
1/20/20 - A Parents Guide for Managing Language Processing Disorder, hosted by ADDitude Magazine.
1/20/21 - A More Perfect Union, hosted by Be Strong Families regarding social justice and parenting.
Ongoing - In The Forefront by University of Washington: Saves Lives Suicide Prevention.
Books
Screenwise; Helping Kids Thrive in Their Digital World, by Devorah Heitner
Your Turn: How to Be an Adult, presale by Julie Lythcott-Haims (ParentWiser’s November and April guest)
Ungifted: Intelligence Redefined, by Scott Barry Kaufman
Beyond Behaviors; Using Brain Science and Compassion to Understand and Solve Children’s Behavioral Challenges, Mona Delahooke, PhD (ParentWiser’s December guest)
NYTimes List - Books to help you explain racism and protest to your children.
Misc. Media
Aha! Parenting - Dr. Laura Markham shares actionable advice for parents on her blog.
Common Sense Media - Age-based media reviews for families.
ADDitude - Magazine for parents of alternative learners.
Inner Kids Collaborative - Mindfulness material and webinars for kids and families.
Challenge Success - Website with strategies to support student well-being and engagement with learning.
Articles
Why Stress and Anxiety in Teens Can Be Healthy: A Psychologist Explains, Dr. Lisa Damour
How to Help Teens Manage the Loss of Proms and Graduations, by Dr. Christine Carter
Parents’ Decision Guide to YouTube for Young Kids, by Wide Open Schools in affiliation with Common Sense Media.
ParentEd by ParentMap
ParentEd Talks presented by ParentMap provide exclusive access to parenting experts on a range of relevant issues affecting Puget Sound families, educators and professionals. Join them for pro insight and engaging discussions that will enrich, educate and inspire you to be a better parent.
Mercer Island Parent Edge
Parent Edge strives to facilitate conversations within and among families, schools and the greater community. To support that goal, they sponsor speakers and discussions across a variety of parenting and child development topics.
PNW Parent Ed
PNW Parent Education was founded on a mission to get answers for how to tackle parenting’s biggest challenges. With the help of donors, they are bringing the best experts in the nation to our community to speak for free on crucial topics such as mental health, digital safety, and more.
Influence the Choice
Influence the Choice is a nonprofit, community-based, grass-roots organization dedicated to preventing substance use and promoting the mental, physical, and social wellness of our youth.
Issaquah Schools Foundation
The Foundation funds programs for all 24 schools in the district, enriching the lives of 21,000 students. These programs include academic support and funding for fine arts classes and robotics clubs, to basics like food and backpacks. ISF programs help students in building academic foundations, exploring limitless opportunities, and launching successfully into the future.
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