MISD and PTA Council Program Parent Edge Partner with ParentMap for Free Access to 8-Part ParentEd Talks

Mercer Island, WA, September 10, 2025 – Most jobs come with weeks of training and development. But parenting — the most important (and arguably hardest) job of all — comes with almost none. And it's constantly evolving. Every stage brings new challenges and so many questions.

You shouldn’t have to figure it all out on your own. That’s why the Mercer Island School District and Parent Edge are thrilled to partner with ParentMap to bring our community FREE access to ParentEd Talks, a powerful series of monthly parent education webinars featuring renowned experts. We’ll explore the most pressing topics parents face today: youth mental health, the impact of technology, improving the parent/child relationship, understanding ADHD and other invisible disabilities, and more.

Why attend?

• Get expert advice: Gain valuable insight from leading psychologists, authors and child development specialists to help in your parenting journey
• Join the conversation: Our Q&A format brings expert advice and a community of like-minded parents together. Attendees have the opportunity to submit questions during the live talks.
• Enjoy easy access: Participate from the comfort of your home or on-the-go with Zoom sessions designed to accommodate busy parents. Plus, you can access the event recordings to revisit the talks anytime.
• Invest in your parenting growth: Nurturing the most important role you’ll ever have is always worth it. By registering, you’re making a powerful commitment to the well-being of your family.

1 quick registration, 8 outstanding talks

Sign up for the full 2025–2026 series now to get convenient reminders to join the sessions that matter most to you — plus on-demand access to a playback page so you can watch the recorded sessions anytime, anywhere.

To redeem your complimentary tickets ($80 value), register here and enter promo code MISCHDIST to receive the 2025-26 series for free.

The eight part series includes:

Simplifying Kids’ Nutrition: Busting Myths and Fueling Healthy Habits enter Passcode "edTalks*2526"
With Jennifer Anderson, registered dietitian and founder of Kids Eat in Color
Was held Sept. 30, 2025 

Cracking the Teen Code: Spot Trouble, Build Trust and Stay Connected enter Passcode edTalks*2526
With Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart, pediatric psychologist, author and parent coach
Oct. 30, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT   

Raising Future-Ready Kids: What Every Parent Should Know About AI
With Sal Khan, visionary educator and founder of Khan Academy
Nov. 18, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT  

Inside the ADHD Mind: Tools to Help Your Child Thrive
With Dr. Sasha Hamdani, ADHD specialist
Jan. 21, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT   

From Blow-ups to Breakthroughs: A New Way to Navigate Anger in Kids
With Renee Jain, psychologist and founder of GoZen!
Feb. 10, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT  

The EdTech Dilemma: Rethinking Digital Learning For Kids
With Jared Cooney Horvath, Ph.D., educator and author
March 10, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT   

The Boyhood Crisis: Raising Thriving Young Men in a Changing World
With Richard Reeves, author and president of the American Institute for Boys and Men
April 22, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT    

The Family Tech Reset: Hope and Help for Rebuilding Connection
With Andrea Davis, educator and founder of Better Screen Time
May 12, 2026, noon–1 p.m. PT

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