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Parent University

Education for raising children today

Parent University is an annual parent and guardian education series for the entire Seattle community. Parent University offers virtual seminars throughout the year and a half-day, in-person conference on The Bush School campus. Each Parent University lecture features a relevant topic about raising children in today’s society. Previous topics have included childhood anxiety, citizenship, parenting to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, learning differences, and digital safety.   

In an effort to make parenting resources more accessible to families, all virtual Parent University events are free to the parent/guardian community, but please be sure to register in advance.

HEAD OF SCHOOL PERCY L. ABRAM

Parent University provides parents and guardians a forum for discussion and shared learning about the most pressing issues facing them today. In this election year, our program features facilitated conversations on how to have productive and meaningful conversations with your child on polarizing topics.

Save the Date!2025 Virtual Parent University

Tuesday, April 29
Priyanthi Alahendra 
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM

Priyanthi Alahendra is a certified coach with over 27 years of experience working with children of all ages. As a parent of two adult children, she has applied coaching principles to her own parenting approach. In her upcoming Parent University webinar, Parenting with a Coaching Mindset, Priyanthi will explore how to foster strong, respectful relationships with your child by using coaching techniques such as active listening, maintaining presence, and cultivating trust. She will provide parents with practical strategies to enhance communication and support their child's growth and development.
Thursday, May 15
Dr. Lisa Damour
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM

Dr. Lisa Damour is the author of three New York Times bestsellers: Untangled, Under Pressure, and The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, which have been translated into twenty-three languages. She co-hosts the Ask Lisa podcast, works in collaboration with UNICEF, and is recognized as a thought leader by the American Psychological Association. Dr. Damour authored the monthly Adolescence column for The New York Times, is a regular contributor to CBS News, and created Untangling 10to20, a digital library of premium content designed to support teens and those who care for them.

Parent University Saturday, October 5

Thank you for all those that attended The Bush School's Parent University’s annual conference on Saturday, October 5. Parent U is timely and important conference that will explore a variety of topics relevant to raising children in today's society.

The event was headlined by keynote speaker, Dan Lerner, a leading expert on happiness and success, and the importance of fostering a positive mindset in your child. 

The half-day event offered parents and guardians an opportunity to learn from one another with community conversations and glean from a handful of speakers covering relevant and timely topics. Please check back for more Parent U programming in 2025!

Parent University Resources 2024

Please Find Resources Below for All of Our Exceptional Speakers Who Participated in Parent University:

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Parent University is an annual parent and guardian education series for the entire Seattle community. Each Parent University lecture features a relevant topic about raising children in today’s society. Previous topics have included childhood anxiety, citizenship, parenting to embrace diversity, equity and inclusion, learning differences and digital safety.   

Interested in speaking at a future Parent University? Want to learn more about ways you can connect? Contact us at parentu@bush.edu.

Past Parent University Events

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