Oct 19, 2026
8:30–10:30 am
“Why Is This Hard For Me?”
Talking With Your Child About Learning Differences
Join parenting coach and educational therapist Melissa Holman-Kursky, M.A., M.Ed., A/ET, for a practical and thoughtful workshop about talking with children about learning differences and neurodiversity. Learn how to explain differences in ways that are honest, age-appropriate, and strength-based; answer difficult questions; and help your child develop greater self-understanding, self-advocacy, and confidence at every age and stage.
January 20, 2027
7:00–8:30 pm
Parenting in the Age of AI
What You Need to Know
AI is changing how young people learn, connect, create, and experience the world. What do parents need to know—and how can we help our children navigate it?
Join Robbie Torney, Head of AI at Common Sense Media, for a practical and engaging conversation about AI, parenting, safety, learning, and the challenges and opportunities ahead.
February 24, 2027
7:00–8:30 pm
How to Talk When Kids Fight
Helping Siblings Get Along
Join parent educator Julie King, co-author of the internationally bestselling How to Talk So Little Kids Will Listen, for a dynamic workshop exploring why siblings of any age fight and what to do about it.
Learn practical tools to reduce conflicts and help your children build a special relationship that lasts a lifetime.
Be among the first to hear Julie’s new ideas from her upcoming book, How to Talk When Kids Fight, coming September 2027!
March 24, 2027
8:30–10:30 am
Less Nagging, More Doing
Executive Function Strategies for Parents of Neurodivergent Kids & Teens
Parents often know exactly what their child should be doing—but getting from knowing to doing can lead to daily reminders, frustration, and conflict. This presentation explores the executive-function skills behind common struggles at home and offers strategies to help your child get started, stay organized, manage time, and build greater independence—with less nagging along the way.
Join Kimberly B. Harrison, Ph.D., clinical psychologist, author, and speaker, for practical, relatable strategies you can use right away.
April 26, 2027
8:30–10:30 am
Wired Differently
Technology & the Neurodivergent Brain
From YouTube and gaming to AI, phones, and school tech, technology is woven into our kids’ everyday lives. But what does all that screen time actually mean for our kids?
Join cognitive neuroscientist and ADHD coach Brittany Smith for a practical, engaging look at how technology can support—or challenge—the way neurodivergent kids think, learn, focus, and regulate. Most importantly, discover what parents can do to help kids and teens use tech in ways that work with their brains, not against them.
Sep 16, 2026
7:00–8:30 pm
The Friendship Toolkit
How to Help Your Child Navigate Friendship
Friendships can be complicated at every age. In this practical and engaging workshop, learn how to help your child or teen build the skills they need to make and maintain healthy friendships—and support them through the emotional ups and downs along the way.
With Elisabeth Stitt, award-winning parenting coach, former teacher with 25 years of experience, and founder of Joyful Parenting Coaching.
The Mill Valley Council of PTAs funds the Mill Valley PTA Speaker Series of parent education events. ITAV curates and produces the series.