Author and licensed mental health professional Janine Halloran offers parenting approaches to help kids learn to cope with the daily challenges of life, develop resilience and thrive.

Author and Let Grow founder Lenore Skenazy shares her personal journey raising confident, independent kids and the growing movement to resist the pressures to be a hyper-involved parent in favor of a more laissez-faire approach to supporting children’s creativity, independence and growth.

The event will host business professionals, community leaders, and philanthropic donors who are committed to making sure that all 19,000+ students in Bellevue’s public schools have access to innovative programs and enrichment opportunities that will help them thrive in an increasingly competitive global market.

From Insight to Action: Identifying and Managing Anxiety in schools and at home

Last fall, we explored The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt in a thought-provoking book study, unpacking the research behind rising anxiety in young people. Now, it’s time to put that knowledge into action.

Experienced parenting coach and “Raising Lions” author Joe Newman offers valuable insights on how to transform distracted and defiant children into kids who are motivated, respectful and attentive. Newman explores the deeper purposes behind conflict and what parents can do to spark change and work toward a calmer home.

Esteemed pediatric psychologist and parenting coach Dr. Ann-Louise Lockhart shares practical strategies for building a strong parent-child connection, while supporting your child's individuality and embracing their differences.

Join us for an important conversation with community partners about the dangers

of opioids, including fentanyl. Learn where it comes from, how it impacts children,

and how to talk to your kids about the risks. Together, we can support our schools

and keep our community healthy and safe.

Robert B. Brooks and Sam Goldstein, coauthors of “Tenacity in Children” and “The Power of Resilience,” share powerful insights on one surprising solution to the lost art of civility. Learn how to promote empathy and encourage constructive dialogue at home, school and beyond.
 

Trusted experts Julie Metzger, RN, and Peter Metzger, M.D. of Great Conversations offer confidence-boosting approaches to challenging conversations for parents and kids about puberty, body changes, sex and other growing-up topics.

Renowned pediatric psychiatrist Dr. Ned Hallowell shares decades of experience and personal insights about the unique gifts of ADHD and other atypical learners. Learn how to nurture your child's strengths and empower their sense of self-awareness and confidence.

Beloved, Seattle-based educator Teacher Tom imparts insights learned throughout his decades-long career working with preschoolers. Learn his unique approach to child-led, play-based learning, and how you can foster a similar relationship and environment with the children in your life to help them learn and grow.

Join us for an informative seminar for parents! Discover the mental health services available through the Bellevue School District and the community, including PEPS and their Parents of Adolescents and Teens (PAT) program. This seminar is designed to empower parents as they support their children.

“Screenagers” filmmaker and physician Delaney Ruston offers valuable takeaways from her research on the impact of screens and will discuss how to foster open communication with kids about online experiences. Learn how to help your family find balance in the digital age.

Join Bellevue School District families and Superintendent Dr. Kelly Aramaki for an engaging discussion on The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt! Take part in a dynamic, partially guided conversation as we explore the book’s key themes together.

Don’t miss this opportunity to explore crucial issues surrounding adolescent mental health and the impact of our “phone-based” childhoods.

Recovered gaming addict and Healthy Gamer cofounder Dr. Alok Kanojia will share strategies to protect your kids from the all-too-real dangers of gaming addiction, build healthy gaming habits, establish appropriate limits, and work with — not against — your kids as they play and grow.

Join Bellevue School District families, our Teaching & Learning Department, and the King County Sexual Assault Resouce Center (KCSARC) for an informative presentation on sexual assault prevention, awareness, and available resources.

Renowned social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation,” explores the key factors behind the rising rates of anxiety in kids and shares practical steps parents and schools can take to reclaim childhood and protect our children’s mental well-being.