Parent Talks
Our signature facilitated parent discussion groups. Any grade in any of our participating NYC independent schools may set up a meeting, guided by two of our trained facilitators.
Fathers Forum
Our unique annual evening presents a speaker or panel on parenting topics geared to dads but all parents and caregivers are welcome to attend.
Teen Scene
Our acclaimed annual teen panel serves to educate parents on the issues from the teen point of view. We present a panel of kids from all four high school grades, speaking candidly on “what’s out there” for a teen growing up in the NYC independent schools.
Parent Education
Our seminars, webinars and panels feature expert speakers on a variety of pressing parenting issues and concerns.
Check out NYC-PIA’s latest events:
Parenting Scene 2026 Recording
It’s not too late! Stream Parenting Scene 2026 Heads of Horace Mann and Avenues New York with Dr. Aliza Pressman (with live Q&A): A conversation about resilience, raising good humans, and teaching life Missed NYC-PIA Parenting Scene 2026? It’s not too late! We recorded the event and have made it available for streaming until May
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.
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