PETWORTH PEANUTS
Continuing Education
Speaker Series
Discussion sessions are an important part of the Peanuts Newborn Cohort program, but what about continuing education for older babies, toddlers, and preschoolers? The Continuing Education Speaker Series includes FREE, virtual members-only discussions sessions with expert speakers on topics of interest to parents of children from 6 months to ~5 years, and beyond. Sessions are scheduled 1-2x per month. Interested in presenting or have a topic request? Send us a message at speakers@petworthpeanuts.com or click the button below.
Not a member yet? Join here for just $50 per family!
Looking for resources and recordings from recent sessions? Check out the Speaker Series Resources page (member login required). You can also find a list of current/recent speakers on our new Expert Speakers page!
Upcoming Virtual Speaker Sessions
The Continuing Education Speaker series includes FREE members-only (unless otherwise noted) panels with expert guest speakers; see our current schedule below. All sessions are virtual and will be hosted at/around 8:00pm (unless otherwise specified). Zoom information/session information will be posted in the Member Portal and is shared directly with members via email.
Session resources, presentations, and recordings (if available) will be made available after each discussion here.
Got a topic request or expert contact you'd like to share? Click here to submit!
November 19th, 8:00 pm
Integrated Schools: DC parents face an overwhelming number of school choices, often shaped by unspoken assumptions about race, class, and privilege. Conversations about “good” or “bad” schools—and the pressure to secure what’s “best” for our kids—can unintentionally reinforce inequity. Integrated Schools helps families with racial and economic privilege align their values with their actions by supporting meaningfully integrated public schools. Join us for a conversation about navigating DC’s complex school landscape, finding like-minded families, and building a more just and joyful public education system together. Link in the Member Portal!
December 10th 8:00 pm
Love of Reading: This talk will equip you to understand how a child’s brain learns to read, the scope and sequence of skills needed, and how to make learning to read the fun and joyful exploration it should be! Liz Rosenberg of Roots and Branches Education (and a Petworth Peanut mom of 2) will share some practical strategies for what you can do at every stage of development to set your child up for success. Link in the Member Portal!
Upcoming sessions (dates and details forthcoming):
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Childproofing
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Kids and Screentime
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Common childhood illnesses
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Raising kids with positive body image // cycle breaking
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Babywearing
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Reducing your Kids' Carbon Footprint
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Lead Free DC pipeline replacement
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Greening your Neighborhood
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Outdoor Learning Activities for Kids
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Starting solids / speech-feeding milestones
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....and more! Got a topic request? Submit it here!