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EVENTS
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Fathers Parent Talk 2026
Join us for an evening of honest conversation and shared experiences in a warm, welcoming space designed just for fathers. Our Fathers Parent Talk brings dads together to connect, reflect, and support one another — no lectures, no pressure, just real talk among peers.
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#alizapressman
Parenting Scene 2026
Save the Date! Join NYC-PIA for a discussion with Dr. Aliza Pressman, Tom Kelly, and Todd Sky about realistic, practical advice for parents to navigate the issues that really matter to them in every stage of childhood.
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NEWS AND VIEWS
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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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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In Case You Missed it
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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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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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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