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We provide education, information and a communication network to inform parents about social and developmental issues.
EVENTS
Parent Talk
LGBTQ+ Parent Talk 2026
Whether you're navigating toddler tantrums, teenage boundaries, or anything in between, this is your space to both contribute wisdom and soak up insights from other LGBTQ+ parents. And whether your family was built through adoption, fostering, surrogacy, co-parenting, or any other path, you belong here.
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When Habit Becomes Compulsion: Body Image, Sports Betting, and Screens
On Wednesday, April 22, join us for an engaging and informative webinar with Dr. Jodi Gold about helping parents manage and prevent compulsive online behavior. Moderated by Geoffrey Golia, LSCW.
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NEWS AND VIEWS
Past Events
Teen Scene 2026 Recap
What is life really like for NYC teens? Real independent school students discuss topics ranging from phones and social media to substances, sexuality, academic stress, and mental health.
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Thank you, 2025! A Letter From Our President
A Letter from our President Thank you, 2025! Dear Parents in Action Community, As we move farther into 2026 and reflect on 2025, we know parenting feels more complex than ever. Yet, ...
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Parenting Advice
Raising Kids in a Cannabis World: What Parents Need to Know
Raising Kids in a Cannabis World:What Parents Need to Know Practical Advice for Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices By Himani Dixit, MD On September 25, addiction psychiatrist Dr. Shannon Caspersen sat down with ...
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In Case You Missed it
Past Events
Teen Scene 2026 Recap
What is life really like for NYC teens? Real independent school students discuss topics ranging from phones and social media to substances, sexuality, academic stress, and mental health.
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Parenting Advice
Raising Kids in a Cannabis World: What Parents Need to Know
Raising Kids in a Cannabis World:What Parents Need to Know Practical Advice for Helping Kids Make Healthy Choices By Himani Dixit, MD On September 25, addiction psychiatrist Dr. Shannon Caspersen sat down with ...
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Past Events
Executive Functioning: Helping Kids Get Things Done
Executive Functioning: Helping Kids Get Things Done How Parents Can Teach Their Kids the Skills to Succeed By Melanie Wells What is executive functioning and why does it matter? NYC-Parents in Action Facilitation Direction, ...
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LETTER FROM THE EDITOR
Thank you, 2025! A Letter From Our President
A Letter from our President Thank you, 2025! Dear Parents in Action Community, As we move farther into 2026 and reflect on 2025, we know parenting feels more complex than ever. Yet, through it all, we at NYC-Parents in Action are proud of the progress we have made in strengthening parent-to-parent and parent-to-child communication across our community. We want to extend our heartfelt thanks to everyone who made this possible–our donors, volunteers, parents, schools, speakers, and participants. Your generosity and involvement have made 2024-2025 ...
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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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