
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:

Rebels with a Cause: NYC-PIA Interview with Dr. Niobe Way
March 8, 2025
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Rebels with a CauseNYC-PIA Interview with Dr. Niobe Way “It isn’t the rebels who cause the troubles of the world, it’s the troubles of the world that cause the rebel.” – Carl Ogilsby May 6, 2025by Himani Dixit, MD Parents in Action board members, Charles Harkless and Oscar Bleetstein, recently had the opportunity to interview Dr. Niobe

Finding Comfort while Grieving
February 21, 2025
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In her new activity book, My Grief Comfort Book, Brie Overton helps children process the many emotions and feelings they experience when grieving.

The Disengaged Teen
February 12, 2025
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Jenny Anderson and Rebecca Winthrop discuss how to turn your teen’s boredom and burnout into a love of learning.