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ParentWiser

ParentWiser is a parent education speaker series that brings leading researchers and nationally-known speakers to Issaquah School District families to support parents in raising thriving individuals. It is made possible by a partnership between the Issaquah School District PTSAs and the Issaquah Schools Foundation. 

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ParentWiser offers speakers, discussions, and documentary films, covering topics such as:
 

  • The Gift of Failure: Fostering Intrinsic Motivation & Resilience in Kids — Jessica Lahey

  • Habits for Middle Schools Success — Seth Perler

  • Digital Safety 101 — Jo Langford

  • How to be a Culturally Competent Family in 2020 — Dr. Caprice Hollins

  • College Application Orientation — Sally Fouche

  • Managing Stress — Lisa Damour

  • Powerful Studying Techniques — Gretchen Wegner

  • How to Raise Successful Kids Without Overparenting — Julie Lythcott-Haims
     

Many of the presentations have been recorded and can be seen on the ParentWiser page here.

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See ParentWiser events and register below!

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At the heart of the Issaquah Schools Foundation is YOU. Through the Foundation, your passion as parents, family members, business leaders, volunteers, and community members is transformed into funding for programs that make a difference. Thank you supporting students! 

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