Family & Community Engagement
First Friday Family Connect
Join us on the first Friday of each month, 9:15-10:00am, in the STEAM classroom for informal conversation with other parents and caregivers. The goal is to connect with one another and build a stronger community that we can relate to and rely on.
Dates & Topics:
- Oct 2: Fastbridge Testing & Homework Policy
- Nov 6: How to Motivate Kids Roundtable Discussion
- Dec 4: Morning Yoga with Gayathri
- Jan 8
- Feb 5
- Mar 5
- Apr 2
- May 7
- Jun 4
2026-2027 Parent Ed Talks
Lake Washington Schools Foundation provides the entire LWSD Community with free access to ParentMap’s ParentEd Talks, a dynamic series of parent education webinars designed to guide you through the ups and downs of parenting.
Featuring renowned parenting experts, these virtual sessions dive into essential topics such as building resilience, navigating screen time, fostering independence and youth mental health. If you follow the registration link below, the price will automatically change to $0
2026-2027 Topics and Speakers
| Date & Time | Topic | Speaker(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Sept. 24, 2026 noon–1pm PT | ADHD Is Awesome: How to (Mostly) Thrive with ADHD | With The Holderness Family, award-winning podcasters and NYT bestselling authors |
| Oct. 15, 2026 noon–1pm PT | Human Raised: Helping Kids Flourish in the Age of AI | With Dr. Dana Suskind, pediatric surgeon and NYT bestselling author |
| Nov. 10, 2026 noon–1pm PT | When EdTech Disrupts Learning: How Parents Can Speak Up | With Emily Cherkin, M.Ed |
| Jan. 21, 2027 noon–1pm PT | Raising Capable Kids: Are We Helping Our Children Too Much? | With Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free-Range Kids” and co-founder of Let Grow |
| Feb. 9, 2027 noon–1pm PT | Less Awkward: How to Handle Growing Up, From Early Signs to Hard Questions | With Dr. Cara Natterson, M.D. and creator of the book series “The Care and Keeping of You” |
| March 10, 2027 noon–1pm PT | Growing Good Humans: Raising Kind Kids in a Divided World | With Uju Asika, bestselling author and global speaker |
| April 20, 2027 noon–1pm PT | Parent Without the Panic: Worry Less and Trust Yourself More | With Dr. Michael Milobsky |
| May 4, 2027 noon–1pm PT | The Motherhood Trap: Why You Feel Like You’re Failing — and Why You’re Not | With Reshma Saujani, founder of Girls Who Code and Moms First |
Parenting with Courage and Connection
In January 2026 our PTA hosted an interactive workshop on parenting with courage, led by Belong Partners. Below you’ll find the workshop workbook and some excellent resources to try out with your kids.
Brain Science & Regulation Strategies for Kids
