Upcoming Community Events
Ashley Merryman (Parent Map Lecture Series)
NurtureShock: New Twists That Shape Children's Success
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.
Anthony E. Wolf, Ph.D(Parent Map Lecture Series)
Aliens on Planet Teen: A Survival Guide for Parents
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.
Life Skills Parenting (Parent Map Day-Long Seminar)
March 17, 2012, 9:00 am—4:30 pm
University of Washington at Kane Hall
An essential day of DBT skills and demonstrations for all professionals working with parents, families, and children. This seminar features:
- Dr. Marsha Linehan (opening keynote and closing remarks): Real Change Is Possible—DBT Basics
- Liliana Lengua: Building DBT Skills From Birth
- Laura Kastner: 21st Century Best Parenting Practices
- Tony Dubose: Watch how it is done!
For more information, click here.
Parent Edge Presents: Dr.Edward Hallowell
Harvard professor, psychiatrist & bestselling author, Dr. Hallowell shares his latest research & findings on:
Crazy Busy: The Overstretched, Overbooked Family
Monday 19, 2012
MI Presbyterian Church, 10 AM ~ Parents of all aged kids
Shine: How to Get the Best from Your Children
Monday March 19, 2012
Mercer Island High School, 7PM ~ For parents & teachers of all aged kids
View full details here.
Wendy Sue Swanson, MD (Parent Map Lecture Series)
Seattle Mama Doc: Health, Happiness and Family Balance
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.
Rosetta Lee (Parent Map Lecture Series)
Beyond Sticks and Stones: Parenting Essentials to Prevent and Address Bullying
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 (Parent Map Lecture Series)
Will Puberty Last My Whole Life?
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.
John Gottman, Ph.D. (Parent Map Lecture Series)
Making Marriage Work: Building Trust, Love and Loyalty
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.
Howard Behar (Parent Map Lecture Series)
Coffee Talk: A Conversation with Teens on Passions and Life Purpose
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.
Learn more about the Parent Map lecture series at
Parent Map's Website.