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Launch, Don’t Crash: Tips to Help them Fly the Nest
Dr. Jill Grimes
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Launch, Don’t Crash: Tips to Help them Fly the Nest
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Launch, Don’t Crash: Tips to Help them Fly the Nest
April 8, 2025
Dr. Jill Grimes
Preparing your child for life after high school starts long before graduation. Building independence and confidence in managing their own health and wellness is a process that should begin early—even before high school. Join Dr. Jill Grimes, The College Doc, for a must-watch webinar on how to help your child take charge of their healthcare so they feel ready for life’s next steps. From managing anxiety and homesickness to improving sleep, brain health, and understanding the risks of drugs and alcohol, this session will provide parents with practical strategies to start now—so when the time comes to fly the nest, they’re prepared to soar.
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Parenting in an Addictive World: When to Step In & How to Help
May 6, 2025
Kriya Lendzion
Parenting in today’s world means navigating a minefield of addictive temptations—social media, pornography, and substances can pull kids in before they even realize what’s happening. So how do you know when to step in, and how can you help without pushing them away? Join Kriya Lendzion, a counselor and prevention expert with over 30 years of experience, as she shares real-world strategies to help you guide your child through these challenges with warmth, structure, and impact. Drawing from her own journey through teen addiction, Kriya offers insight into what’s really going on beneath risky behaviors and how you can intervene in ways that build trust and lasting change.
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Beyond ‘Don’t Do It’: Real Talk About Youth Substance Use & Intervention
June 3, 2025
Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher
DIFFERENT TIME: 12:30 PM EST Telling kids to “just say no” isn’t enough - but what actually works? Join Dr. Bonnie Halpern-Felsher from the Stanford REACH Lab for a real, research-backed conversation about youth substance use. Learn why kids and teens take risks, how scare tactics and punishments often fail, and what parents, schools, and communities can do instead. This webinar will give you practical, science-based strategies to help young people make healthier choices while also addressing their mental health and well-being.
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Crystal Collier
PhD
Dr. Collier, herself a person in long-term recovery, is a therapist, researcher, and educator who has been working with adolescents and adults suffering from mental illness, behavioral problems and substance use disorders since 1991. Her area of expertise includes adolescent brain development, prevention programming, parent coaching, and addiction. Dr. Collier teaches the neurodevelopmental effects of risky behavior in her book The NeuroWhereAbouts Guide and in BrainAbouts, an online prevention program powered by the John Fontaine Jr Charity.
Sarah Kimmel
Family Tech
Sarah Kimmel is a digital parenting coach and family tech expert. She has spent the last 20 years of her career working as a Microsoft Certified IT Manager supporting over 100 small businesses. During that time she started Family Tech LLC to help families understand and manage the technology in their home. She has regularly appeared as a family tech expert on local NBC, CBS, ABC and FOX news affiliates, BYUtv and Studio 5, and has been invited all over the world from tech companies like Lenovo, Verizon, Microsoft, Dell, and Samsung.
Beth Tyson
MA
Beth Tyson, is a childhood trauma consultant, best-selling author, and an advocate for children in the child welfare system. She provides trauma-informed education/training and project implementation based on her work as a trauma therapist for foster, kinship, and adoptive families. Her tender-hearted children's book, A Grandfamily for Sullivan, is a resource to teach children how to cope with ambiguous loss, while also providing age-appropriate language for adults to communicate with children about adversity. Most importantly, Beth is the mom to a spirited little girl with a secret chocolate stash in her room, just like her mama.
Erin Terada
PsyD, CEDS-S
Dr Terada is the director of clinical training at Relief Mental Health in Oak Brook, Ill. She is highly regarded by her peers and has decades of experience in treating feeding and eating disorders, anxiety disorders, obsessive compulsive disorders, and trauma disorders. Over the years, she has practiced in multiple treatment settings throughout the Greater Chicagoland Area. A licensed clinical psychologist, Dr. Terada knows that many factors can prevent people from seeking treatment during times when it is truly needed. Whether it is due to anxiety, depression, or other struggles, Dr. Terada wholeheartedly believes that everyone is worthy of help and support to live their best life.
Aaron Weiner
PhD
Dr. Weiner is a strong advocate for evidence-based care in treating chemical dependency and behavioral addictions, as well as a proponent of integrating behavioral health services into medical settings. He has spoken nationally on the topics of opioid addiction, marijuana commercialization, and the vaping epidemic, as well as serving as a context expert for both policymakers and media outlets.
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Alcohol, Nicotine & Drugs
Johnny's Ambassadors
Unpacking the Risks of Modern Marijuana
Today’s marijuana is stronger and more dangerous than ever, with products like dabbing concentrates and delta-8 THC posing serious risks to adolescent brain development and mental health. Laura Stack, founder of Johnny’s Ambassadors, shares her powerful personal story of loss and sheds light on how high-THC marijuana can lead to addiction, anxiety, psychosis, and even suicide. Backed by science and her own experience, Laura’s heartfelt presentation will empower parents to understand the risks and start essential conversations with their kids.
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Alcohol, Nicotine & Drugs
Aaron Weiner
Vaping in 2025: What’s Changed & What Parents Need to Know
The face of vaping has changed significantly since they first emerged about a decade ago: vapes are bigger, stronger, and distributors have developed new methods to appeal to youth and evade FDA regulations. Join Dr. Weiner for an in-depth look at the evolving vaping landscape, the hidden risks to physical and mental health, and practical tips to help you have informed, impactful conversations with your child.
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Alcohol, Nicotine & Drugs
Caron Education Alliance
Wellness & Substance Use Prevention for Busy Students and Athletes
Students juggling activities, leadership roles, and athletic commitments face unique pressures that can challenge their wellness. This webinar, led by Tina George of Caron Treatment Center’s Education Alliance, delves into how stress impacts students physically and mentally, while highlighting the importance of healthy coping strategies. Learn about the risks of different substances from caffeine and workout supplements to over-the-counter medications and opioids. Walk away with practical tools to support students in managing stress, maintaining balance, and staying substance-free.
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Risky Behaviors
Crystal Collier
Prevention Science in Action: Supporting Families & Schools in Raising Healthy Kids
Join Dr. Crystal Collier, therapist and author, and Jake White, founder of Vive18 Youth Prevention, for practical strategies to guide young people toward healthier choices. Dr. Collier will share her expertise in neurodevelopment and prevention programming, offering tips for parents to shape decision-making skills and for schools to implement a cohesive prevention approach. As a youth prevention speaker, Jake White will provide insights on encouraging a drug-free lifestyle and making prevention messaging more engaging and memorable for today’s youth at school and at home. Learn age-appropriate ways to help students build confidence, resist peer pressure, and avoid high-risk behaviors.
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Alcohol, Nicotine & Drugs
Safe Roads Ahead: How to Discuss Impaired Driving with Children and Teens
Talking to your kids about impaired driving, underage drinking, alcohol, and cannabis can be tough, but it's vital for their safety. Join Tess Rowland, a Traffic Safety Liaison, traffic crash survivor, and former National President of Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD), as she shares practical prevention strategies to help parents navigate these conversations. Tailored for different age groups—from young kids to teens—this webinar will cover essential topics like health risks, legal consequences, and peer pressure. You'll also gain access to helpful resources, including educational tools and activities, to reinforce safe driving habits.
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21st Century Technology
Effective Strategies for Balancing Family Screen Time
Join Dr. Mandakini Sadhir, Chief of Adolescent Medicine at the University of Kentucky, as she shares her frontline experiences of helping families manage digital life. Drawing on her work with kids, teens, and parents, Dr. Sadhir will offer practical strategies to overcome challenges while highlighting what really works when it comes to fostering healthy tech habits. She will also spotlight valuable resources from the American Academy of Pediatrics, giving you evidence-based guidance to make your home a healthy digital environment.
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21st Century Technology
Understanding Social Media’s Impact: Influencers, Body Image & Substances
Social media has a powerful grip on almost everyone, especially our kids. That’s why The Mediatrician, Dr. Michael Rich, is going to dive into its profound impact. He will cover how virtual connections are affecting real-life relationships, the toxicity of social media influencers, and how all those perfect images are harming body image and self-esteem. He will also discuss the role social media plays in promoting risky behaviors like vaping and drinking. Gain practical, actionable steps to help your family navigate these challenges and foster a healthier, more balanced digital lives.
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Risky Behaviors
Raising and Educating Resilient, Super-Powered Tweens & Teens
Navigating the tween and teen years can be a stressful time for kids, parents, and educators alike. This period of change, pressure, and uncharted territory can feel overwhelming. Join Phyllis Fagell, a school counselor and acclaimed author, as she shares practical strategies to help kids develop essential skills for managing social complexity, academic challenges, and intense emotions. Drawing from her extensive counseling experience and research, Phyllis will provide insights on self-regulating emotions, building confidence, recovering from setbacks, and making informed decisions about friendships, and substances. This webinar offers valuable tools to support children through these critical years and foster their growth and resilience. Join Phyllis Fagell and Operation Parent and start your school year off right!
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21st Century Technology
Screen Smart Parenting
Screens and technology are not going away, so as parents we need to find the BALANCE and promote digital wellness at home. In this webinar, Dr. Adam Pletter will share about using positive technology tools, modeling tech breaks, setting boundaries, and managing the impact of multiple screens. Everyone will leave with actionable tips for fostering a healthy relationship with technology and raising resilient children in today’s digital world.
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21st Century Technology
The Truths of Youth Screen Addiction
Are you noticing your child's screen time creeping out of control? Join us for an eye-opening webinar with Mike Eiden. He will break down the science behind youth screen addiction and help you spot the signs. Discover how excessive gaming, social media scrolling, pornography, and other screen habits affect development. Plus, get practical tips for intervention and prevention that you can implement at home.
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Alcohol, Nicotine & Drugs
Is Your Child at Risk for Addiction? How to Know and What to Do
Most kids will experiment with alcohol or other drugs at some point in their lives, but not everyone is at equal risk of developing problems. How do you know if your child will be the one in four who goes on to develop a substance use or mental health challenge? In this talk you will learn about why some kids are more at risk than others, how to know if your child is at elevated risk, and what you can do about it.
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Risky Behaviors
Crystal Collier
Know your Child’s Neuro: Positive Empowerment for Elementary Parents
Dr. Crystal Collier joins Operation Parent again to educate parents, clinicians, and educators on the principles of modifying behavior. In this webinar, Dr. Collier provides practical advice for nurturing optimal brain development and enhancing preventive skills in children from Kindergarten through 5th grade. The prevalence of high-risk behavior among kids is occurring at younger ages. Dr. Collier enables parents to be proactive, empowering them to prepare their children for potential exposure to social media, gaming, and substances. The session will address strategies for promoting positive behavior and reducing negative tendencies. Feel free to bring your questions!
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Alcohol, Nicotine & Drugs
What Every Parent Needs to Know About Adolescent Substance Use
If you're a parent, you know that a lot has changed since you were a kid. That's why Dr. Danielle Dick, from Rutgers University and author of The Child Code, is joining us for a two-part series on adolescent substance use. In this first part, you will hear about about the latest trends in tobacco, alcohol, cannabis, and other drugs. You will also learn the science behind the adolescent brain to gain a better understand of the behaviors you may be seeing and to prevent future problems.
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Alcohol, Nicotine & Drugs
Parents Against Vaping (PAVe)
Dangers of Youth Vaping and E-Cigarettes
In this impactful webinar with Parents Against Vaping (PAVe), we'll uncover the health risks of youth vaping, shed light on the tobacco industry's tactics and trends for marketing to youth, and acquire practical strategies for essential conversations with your child or the youth you work with. Whether you're a parent, guardian, or closely involved with young individuals, join us in our mission to protect the next generation and stand against youth vaping.
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Emotional & Mental Health
Hope Squad
Peer-to-Peer Suicide Prevention
According to the CDC, 7 out of 10 teens considering suicide show some signs of their intentions whether it be verbal or behavioral. This is why The Hope Squad is dedicated to training youth to recognize those signs and provide peers with the help and tools they need when they are at their most vulnerable. Learn more about suicide prevention in this video. Contact Hope Squad at hopesquad.com for more information.
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