Uploaded April 25, 2019

Smoking is out, but is vaping any different?  Find out why the FDA and American Medical Association is calling vaping / juuling an “urgent public health epidemic”; explore the impact vaping has on our young people and how parents can help.

Jerry Blackburn discusses and explores with parents:
·  dramatic impact of nicotine on the brain
·  nature of vaping and associated products
·  aggressive unregulated marketing to youth
·  dangers/concerns of vaping consumption
·  how parents can reduce the risk of use for youth

‍Jerry Blackburn, M.ED., CDP is the Program Manager for Substance Abuse and Prevention Services with Friends of Youth, Issaquah

Uploaded Jan 9, 2019

Jo Langford helps parents balance kids’ digital lives with boundaries, etiquette and good judgment. He provides an overview of adolescent digital behavior with the risks and benefits of online life. Jo will discuss the social sites you need to know about --the good, the bad and the ugly, all explained! Including a primer on sexting, cyberbullying and more.

Learn to set limits, monitor behavior, and start the important conversations around kids’ relationships to tech in a connected world. PLUS a healthy dose of Q&A.

Jo Langford is a dad, therapist and sex educator for kids and parents in greater Seattle. Jo has worked over 20 years at the intersection of adolescence, sexuality, technology and behavior, providing training for organizations and therapy to adolescents and families around a gambit of sexuality themes, including LGBTQ issues, internet safety, digital citizenship and comprehensive sex education. Jo also authored the books Spare Me the Talk, a Guy’s/Girls Guide to Sex, Relationships and Growing Up.

Uploaded Oct 6, 2018

Hands-on workshop to support your unique learning needs

Seth teaches students how to navigate school successfully by personalizing study habits for any individual learning style. Seth will walk you through proper setup of systems so you’re on top of school work, so bring your stuff!
·   Planners – how to use it, even if you dislike it
·   Papers – organize folders, binders, syllabi, notebooks
·   Backpacks – how to keep it simple, working for YOU!
·   Browser – how to quickly access what you need
·   SSS – how to create your own Sacred Study Space

Seth will also teach you about:
THE BRAIN: How Executive Function differs for each brain.
ROUTINES: Why/how homework routines enable success.
ADVOCACY: How students feel empowered, effective.
RESISTANCE: Seek help on planning, organizing, chores.
EMOTIONAL REGULATION: How to deal with overwhelming emotions (anger, sadness, etc)  in a healthy way.

Uploaded May 24, 2018

How to stop the fighting and raise friends for life

Conflict is a part of every human relationship, and children learn essential skills when they encounter conflict and resolve it. The key is supporting them to resolve conflict with mutual respect, so they’re learning conflict resolution rather than bullying.

In this talk with Dr. Laura Markham, you will learn:

• Teaching peace: how you can help your children learn to express their needs and emotions without attacking their sibling.
• A radical approach to sharing that eliminates conflict and develops generosity.
• How to connect with each child so they truly believe you couldn’t love anyone else more.
• How to foster a loving family culture that encourages laughter and minimizes fighting.

Uploaded May 24, 2018

How to help children WANT to cooperate without yelling, bribes, threats or punishment

Are you tired of battling with your child? Do you wish you knew how to get your child cooperating without yelling and threats? Are you trying to find the sweet spot between spoiling and strict? Dr. Laura Markham gives you practical everyday strategies to help you raise a child who WANTS to cooperate, by working with your child rather than trying to manipulate or control.
No parent is peaceful all the time, but it's completely possible to create a more peaceful home where affection, connection and humor help you resolve conflict happily, and where kids WANT to follow your lead.
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In this talk with Dr. Laura Markham, you'll have a chance to ask questions about your own parenting, and you'll learn:
• Why children misbehave -- and how to help them WANT to cooperate without yelling,         threats, bribes or consequences
• What research shows about how children develop self-­discipline
• The 4 power tools you can use to connect with children and help them with their         emotions
• Why yelling and timeouts actually cause more misbehavior
• How you can create the relationship you want with your child

Coming Soon

Recorded December 4, 2017
Join ParentWiser for an exclusive online interview with NY Times bestselling author Tina Payne Bryson to discuss how to help kids cultivate a 'Yes Brain' instead of acting out or shutting down when faced with difficulties and big feelings. Tina is the co-author (along with Dr. Dan Siegel) of the very popular parenting books No-Drama Discipline and The Whole-Brain Child. If you want more of Tina's very helpful tools and strategies, order her new book, The Yes Brain!

Recorded November 8, 2017
If you’re like most families, you’re concerned about how technology may be taking over your child’s life. In this evening workshop we’ll come together with Janell Burley Hofmann, creator of the original iPhone contract (featured in SCREENAGERS)  and a thought leader in the space of digital mindfulness, to talk about raising the digital generation – and all of the challenges and joys it brings. Everyone will leave with a working set of iRules (tech agreements) to bring home and support their families.

Recorded April 25, 2017
What's the best way to motivate students to own their education, learn deeply and durably, and develop resilience? Research has shown that the key to all these things is intrinsic motivation, or motivation that comes from within. Jessica Lahey summarizes the current research on autonomy-supportive parenting and teaching, competence, rewards, praise, and failure. Finally, she explains how parents and educators can give students the support and encouragement they need in order to stay motivated over the long term.

Recorded January 12, 2017
Ready to take the STING out of the Birds and Bees talks? If you rely on strangers and their peers to teach your kids about sexuality, they lose out on learning from the person they most want and need to hear from - YOU!  Worse yet, they don’t get the information you want them to have about your values and related topics like love and healthy relationships. And when you know how to talk to your kids about sex, this can lead to talking about many other parts of their lives.  These talks are key to raising safe, healthy, happy and well adjusted kids. For parents of grades K-5.

Parentwiser is thrilled to bring you a very special parent education opportunity: The NextGenEd Online Conference. With the click of a button, enjoy 28 talks from the brightest minds in parent education, from the comfort of your own home. You won't want to miss it! Our personal favorites are Dr. Dan Siegel, Dr. Roberta Michnick Golinkoff, Patty Wipfler, and Dr. Shefali Tsabary. Audio downloads are also included if you want to listen on the go. If you were to buy this individually it would cost $147 per person. But with your Issaquah schools PTA membership, it's free!  We hope you enjoy!