Issaquah Parent Education is ParentWiser!
ParentWiser is the Issaquah PTSA Council 2.6’s parent education committee, which partners with Issaquah Schools Foundation, the Circle, and Influence the Choice.
2025-26 ParentWiser Mission and Goal
We aim to expand our parent education efforts by partnering with diverse community groups, especially those we’ve had difficulty reaching in the past. Our goal is to offer a broader range of educational topics that meet the specific needs of different communities, while continuing to prioritize mental health and student well-being.
2025-26 ParentWiser Events
Each event details and registration information will be shared before the event. We will keep adding more events during the school year. Please stay tuned more details.
- October 20, 2025, Monday: Cultural Conflicts: Two Worlds, One Home
- Speakers: Cloe Zeng and Fangying Stephanie Shi, PhD
- Time: 6:30PM – 8PM
- Location: The Circle, 160 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 326, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Raising teens in multicultural families can be challenging — differences in language, values, and identity often spark tension. Join this talk to learn practical ways to connect across cultural divides, create space for honest dialogue, and honor both your and your teen’s identities. Let’s build bridges with clarity, compassion, and connection. Registration Link: http://bit.ly/4nWBf65
- Cloe Zeng is the Chief Growth Officer at The Gottman Institute, the world’s leading relationship brand trusted by over 15 million people. She drives innovation and growth, bringing research-backed strategies to families, organizations, and communities. www.gottman.com
- Dr. Fangying Stephanie Shi PhD is a licensed clinical psychologist with 20+ years of experience. She specializes in depression, anxiety, addiction, and cross-cultural relationships, integrating Eastern philosophy and mindfulness with psychology to help individuals live fulfilling lives.
- Flyer (8.5in x 8.5in) in PDF and Flyer (8.5in x 11in) in PDF
- November 22, 2025, Saturday: How to help your student manage stress and challenges? Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Wn0Rxs
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- Speaker: Milorad (“Milo”) Cavic
4x Olympic Swimmer • World Champion • World Record Holder • European Champion • NCAA Champion
Students today face constant pressures—academic, athletic, and personal. This workshop is designed to help parents learn effective ways to guide their children through life’s inevitable challenges with strength, balance, and optimism.
Join Milorad (“Milo”) Cavic, an Olympic swimmer and world champion who has faced—and overcome—adversity both in and out of the pool. From growing up as a first-generation American and overcoming bullying, to competing under immense international pressure, Milo will share his powerful insights on resilience, mental health, and the importance of embracing failure as a step toward growth.Parents will gain practical tools to help their children:- Manage stress in healthy, constructive ways
- Cope with pressure in high-stakes situations
- Face and bounce back from setbacks
- Develop a positive mindset that turns challenges into opportunities
Join us for an inspiring and practical session on helping your child thrive through life’s challenges—with resilience, confidence, and heart.
- Flyer 8.5 x 11 (PDF and JPG), Flyer 8.5 x 8.5 (PDF and JPG) and Registration Link: https://bit.ly/3Wn0Rxs
- Speaker: Milorad (“Milo”) Cavic
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- January 15, 2026: Helping Families Navigate the Transitions in the US school system with PEPS, 1PM – 2:30PM
- January 27, 2026: Gun Violence & Safe Storage with Be Smart and ISD, 7pm – 8pm
- February 4, 2026: Hidden in Plain Sight with Influence the Choice
- February 25, 2026: Effective Communication with Your Teen with PEPS, 10:30AM – 12PM
- March 19, 2026: Invisible Disability, 6:30PM – 8PM
- April 23, 2026: Beyond Loneliness with Teen Wise, 6:30PM – 8PM
ParentMap Events, funded by Issaquah Schools Foundation, all the events are virtual and start at 12pm.
Use the code ISSQUAHSCHS for free access when registering the events: https://www.parentmap.com/talks/parent-ed-virtual-parenting-speaker-series
- 9/30: Simplifying Kids’ Nutrition: Busting Myths and Fueling Healthy Habits, register link
- 10/23: Cracking the Teen Code: Spot Trouble, Build Trust and Stay Connected, register link
- 11/18: Raising Future-Ready Kids: What Every Parent Should Know About AI, register link
- 1/21: Inside the ADHD Mind: Tools to Help Your Child Thrive, register link
- 2/10: From Blowups to Breakthroughs: A New Way to Navigate Anger in Kids, register link
- 3/10: The EdTech Dilemma: Rethinking Digital Learning for Kids, register link
- 4/22: The Boyhood Crisis: Raising Thriving Young Men in a Changing World, register link
- 5/12: The Family Tech Reset: Hope and Help for Rebuilding Connection, register link
If you have any questions, please contact the Issaquah PTSA ParentWiser chairs:
OPEN POSITION (Council Board Monitoring Email)
