Parent Education
Learning isn’t just for kids. Parents, it’s your turn!
St. Luke School has arranged for the following events for Parent Education. Please be sure to note the registration links for all of these events to assist us in our planning and logistic needs.
We hope to see you there!
Anti-bullying Author Jodee Blanco
Free Parent Presentation: In Person Event
Jodee Blanco - New York Times Bestselling Author
& Acclaimed Bullying Expert
Date: October 8th 6:30 - 7:30 pm
Location: St. Luke School Auditorium
St. Luke School, as part of its ongoing commitment to fostering an environment of inclusivity and empathy, is bringing in author and veteran anti-bullying expert Jodee Blanco to implement a comprehensive program.
Jodee Blanco is sponsored by the Seattle Archdiocese for participating Catholic Schools.
The program entitled INJJA (It’s NOT Just Joking Around!), includes live age-appropriate student presentations with an SEL-based follow-up curriculum, professional development and training for staff, and a parent/family seminar.
Blanco, herself a survivor of school bullying, is the author of the seminal New York Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me…, that established her as the first voice of the anti-bullying movement. Since the book’s release nearly two decades ago, she has been traveling the nation’s schools delivering her message of hope and resiliency to thousands of people.
Blanco focuses on the human element of bullying, incorporating the matrix of students, educators and parents into each aspect of her program, and offers a realistic, practical plan of action for achieving sustainable change. “I’m honored to be working with St. Luke School and the Seattle Archdiocese and deeply inspired by their dedication to the wellbeing of every student. I cherish their trust and will work hard to exceed expectations,” says Blanco.
Jodee Blanco is the author of the seminal NY Times bestseller Please Stop Laughing at Me…. that established her as anti-bullying’s first voice. One of education’s most trusted experts, she has presented to thousands of students, teachers and parents. Administrators turn to her regularly for professional development and to implement her anti-bullying program in their schools. She also consults on enlightened communication practices and crisis management for schools. In addition to her memoir, she has written multiple other successful books, a series of critically acclaimed white papers on bullying, and taught at The University of Chicago and NYU. The media use her regularly as a resource and her life story has been featured in hundreds of newspapers in the U.S. and abroad. Her work has been credited with saving lives.
For more info, visit www.jodeeblanco.com
Parent Ed Talks: 12 Virtual Speakers
St. Luke School is excited to partner with ParentMap for the 2024-25 school year to bring our school community FREE access to 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 12 virtual sessions will dive into essential topics such as building resilience, navigating screen time, fostering independence and youth mental health.
The series kicks off on Oct. 15 with an exclusive talk by social psychologist Jonathan Haidt, author of “The Anxious Generation.” The 2024–2025 lineup of powerhouse speakers also includes Abigail Shrier, author of “Bad Therapy: Why the Kids Aren’t Growing Up,” Dr. Ned Hallowell, Lenore Skenazy, Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, Teacher Tom and more. See the entire list below!
2024–2025 topics and speakers:
The Anxious Generation: Essential Strategies for Rewiring Childhood
With Jonathan Haidt, American social psychologist and author of “The Anxious Generation”
Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, noon–1 p.m. PT
Level Up: Winning Strategies for Parents of Gamers
With Dr. Alok Kanojia, cofounder of Healthy Gamer, author of “How to Raise a Healthy Gamer”
Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024, noon–1 p.m. PT
Raising Digital Natives: Solutions for Healthy Screen Time Habits
With Delaney Ruston, documentary filmmaker, author and physician
Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, 7–8 p.m. PT
All in a Day’s Play: Boosting Brain Power Through Play
With Teacher Tom, early childhood educator and author
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024, 7–8 p.m. PT
Navigating Neurodiversity: Strength-Based Support for ADHD Kids
With Dr. Edward (Ned) Hallowell, psychiatrist and New York Times best-selling author
Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Confident Conversations: Guiding Kids Through Puberty and Adolescence
With Julie Metzger, founder of Great Conversations, and Peter Metzger, pediatrician
Wednesday, Feb. 5, 2025, 7–8 p.m. PT
The Lost Art of Civility: Raising Respectful Kids
With Robert B. Brooks and Sam Goldstein, co-authors of “Tenacity in Children” and “The Power of Resilience”
Tuesday, Feb. 25, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Harmony at Home: Successfully Navigating Parent-Child Differences
With Dr. Ann-Louise T. Lockhart, pediatric psychologist and parent coach
Thursday, March 20, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
From Chaos to Calm: Compassionate Discipline for Spirited Kids
With Joe Newman, author of “Raising Lions”
Tuesday, April 1, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Let Go and Let Grow: Raising Confident, Independent Children
With Lenore Skenazy, author of “Free Range Kids”
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
Nurturing Resilience: Essential Coping Skills for Kids
With Janine Halloran, licensed mental health counselor and founder of Coping Skills for Kids
Thursday, June 5, 2025, noon–1 p.m. PT
If you can’t attend a live event, no problem! After the talk concludes, all registered attendees will be emailed a link to watch the recorded session at their convenience. By joining in the live event, attendees will have the opportunity to participate in the interactive Q&A portion.
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Register for the entire series, then join any live talk.
Event recordings provided with registration.
Event recordings provided with registration.
St. Luke Families Only:
To redeem your complimentary tickets ($120 value),
look for the link and code to redeem
in our weekly communications "THE WRAP"!