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EVENTS
#executivefunctioning
Executive Functioning: Helping Kids Get Things Done with Dr. Michelle Chung
Executive Functioning: Helping Kids Get Things Done How Parents Can Teach Their Kids the Skills to Succeed WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12th, 2025, Noon – 1 PM via Zoom What is executive functioning and why does it matter? Join NYC-Parents in Action for a conversation with clinical psychologist Dr. Michelle Chung about the skills that make up executive functioning, how they ...
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#achievementculture
Parent Connect: Learn and Share with NYC-PIA and The Modern Asian Parent
Join us for a presentation by psychologists Dr. Michelle Chung and Dr. Laura Bresenbrugge exploring how today's achievement-based world can affect our kids and how parents can support them, and stay for peer-to-peer breakout sessions with other parents to discuss the topic and share perspectives, experiences, and advice.
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NEWS AND VIEWS
From the Editor
Welcome Back! A Letter from our President
A Letter from our President Back to school can feel like a whirlwind. As we head into the 2025–26 school year, we know parenting feels more complex than ever. Join us as we ...
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From the President
Summer is Here! A Letter from our President
A Letter from our President As we head into the season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the NYC Parents In Action community. Your generosity and involvement have made this an impactful year ...
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Parenting Advice
Parenting Scene 2025
Fathers Forum Presents Parenting Scene 2025 School Heads in Conversation with Jennifer Wallace April 29, 2025By Melanie Wells NYC-PIA Parenting Scene is an open discussion with parents, educators, and thought-leaders to delve into ...
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In Case You Missed it
Parenting Advice
Parenting Scene 2025
Fathers Forum Presents Parenting Scene 2025 School Heads in Conversation with Jennifer Wallace April 29, 2025By Melanie Wells NYC-PIA Parenting Scene is an open discussion with parents, educators, and thought-leaders to delve into ...
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Past Events
Teen Scene 2025 Recap
NYC-Parents in Action Teen Scene 2025 What is life really like for NYC independent high school students? February 24, 2025 By Himani Dixit For over 30 years, NYC-PIA’s Teen Scene has provided ...
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Past Events
The Disengaged Teen
Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss how to turn your teen's boredom and burnout into a love of learning.
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Summer is Here! A Letter from our President
A Letter from our President As we head into the season, we want to extend our heartfelt thanks to the NYC Parents In Action community. Your generosity and involvement have made this an impactful year for parents across our schools. As a volunteer-led nonprofit, every dollar donated supports our mission to strengthen parent communities and provide meaningful content that supports families at every stage. Here’s what your support made possible this year: Parent Talks We recruited 28 new, professionally-trainedvolunteer Parent Talk Facilitators, ready to guide thoughtful conversations in our ...
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Ask the Expert: Samantha Altman Gardner
Almost all parents eventually confront one of those days, when we’re frazzled, out of patience and wondering how child-rearing can be so hard when we thought it would come naturally. The rewards of ...
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Ask the Expert: Michaeleen Doucleff
Why doesn’t my child pitch in and help around the house? Is it so much to ask him to just load the dishwasher? Why doesn’t she cooperate? Why does he lack confidence? Today’s ...
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