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 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 best practices for raising and educating children today. On April 29, Heads of School Tom Kelly and Robbie Pennoyer, and journalist and
The Family Dynamic: How Families Inspire Successful Siblings
The Family Dynamic: How Families Inspire Successful Siblings In her new book, Susan Dominus explores the mysteries of sibling academic and professional success By Carolyn Wise How is it that all the siblings in one family can become highly successful professionally? Is it laid-back parenting or energized parenting? Nature or nurture? Could it be birth order? Or
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 parents with insights into the lives of NYC high school students. For the 2025 Teen Scene, a panel of 16 teens, from