Helpful Parenting Webinar Series
September - May | Zoom
Join us for a Parent Ed Webinar Series hosted by ISACS (The Independent Schools Association of the Central States). The six one-hour webinars are for parents in all stages of their children’s growth and will give you an opportunity to from leading experts in the fields of education, parenting, and child development.
Every parent must pre-register one time in order to have access to the webinars and recordings. The one time pre-registration will allow you to register for all of the webinars at once. Webinars recorded in 2025 will be available until December 31, 2025 and webinars recorded in 2025 will be available until June 30, 2026. See below for the descriptions of the webinars. Registration information coming soon.
School Skills: Setting Kids Up for Success
Thursday, September 25 | 6:30p.m. | Zoom
Dr. Lisa Damour, author of three The New York Times bestsellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, will address how to help children and teenagers manage uncomfortable emotions, adapt to new challenges, and cope with stress effectively. She also will cover when it’s time to worry about how a child or teen is doing at school and, under those circumstances, what to do. All are welcome. Recording available until December 31, 2025.
How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Impacted Everything + What We Can Do About It
Tuesday, October 28 | 6:30p.m. | Zoom
Jonathan Haidt wrote The Anxious Generation with a firm belief that the challenges confronting our children and our families are solvable. However, addressing these challenges requires understanding the traps we have fallen into, so we can see the escape routes. The main escape routes are four new norms: delay smartphones until high school, delay social media until 16, phone-free schools, and more independence and play in the real world. Haidt will share the research that underpins the book and leave parents with inspiration and concrete plans to facilitate change in
their families and communities. All are welcome. Recording available until December 31, 2025.
Elevating Discipline with the Brain in Mind
Tuesday, January 13 | 6:30p.m. | Zoom
Join Dr. Tina Payne Bryson, the New York Times best-selling author of The Whole-Brain Child and No-Drama Discipline as she shares transformative ideas that can serve as a go-to guide for parents and caregivers. With candid stories, compassion, and humor, Bryson will address the challenges we see in everyday parenting and help us approach them from a brain-based lens. She will revisit the true meaning of the word discipline—to teach so that kids learn essential skills—and show caregivers how “chasing the why” behind behaviors and combining nurture with structure can help us shift behaviors, strengthen relationships, and improve discipline. All are welcome. Recording available until June 30, 2026.
10 to 25: The Science of Motivating Young People
Tuesday, February 10 | 6:30p.m. | Zoom
Young people have an innate need to be respected and admired. But few parents understand how to harness it. David Yeager can help. An expert on the psychology of grit and persistence, Yeager has spent years researching how to motivate and equip young people for success. He can show us why our conventional methods of communicating with young people aged 10 to 25 tend to leave everyone frustrated, and he can teach us a better way of ensuring the younger generation feels inspired, enthusiastic, and empowered to do their best work. Learn how to adopt what he calls the “mentor mindset,” a leadership style that taps into young people’s desire for respect. He offers highly effective and surprisingly easy-to-learn practices: like being transparent about your goals rather than expecting your children to read your mind or holding them to high standards rather than coddling them. This is crucial for anyone who wants to be a more effective parent. Recording available until June 30, 2026.
Happier Parenting: Evidence-based Strategies for Improving Parent Happiness
Wednesday, April 15 | 6:30p.m. | Zoom
Feeling overwhelmed by the unique challenges of modern parenting? Join Professor Laurie Santos of Yale University host of The Happiness Lab podcast, to learn science-backed strategies for happier parenting. We will tackle topics like rethinking time management, dealing with tough feelings like guilt and frustration, navigating your child’s academic stress and screen time, and how to avoid the trap of overparenting. We also will see why parents need to prioritize their own well-being, not just to help themselves but to create a happier, healthier family life. This session is for parents of children of all a es with a special focus on middle-grade to teen years. Recording available until June 30, 2026.
Conscious Parenting: Raising Resilient, Self-aware & Connected Children
Wednesday, May 6 | 6:30p.m. | Zoom
Dr. Shefali, author of three The New York Times best-sellers, The Conscious Parent, A Radical Awakening and The Parenting Map will introduce the principles of conscious parenting— a revolutionary approach that shifts the traditional paradigm from control to connection. Participants will explore how their own conditioning and emotional patterns influence their parenting style, and how self-awareness is the key to raising emotionally healthy and resilient children. With practical tools and heartfelt wisdom, Dr. Shefali will guide parents to move beyond reactivity and into deeper, more authentic relationships with their children. Parents will leave feeling empowered to foster mindfulness, empathy, and independence in their homes. There will be a special focus for parents of children ages 5–18. Recording available until June 30, 2026.
