PETWORTH PEANUTS
Continuing Education
Speaker Series
The Petworth Peanuts Continuing Education Speaker Series offers free, virtual discussions with local experts, educators, clinicians, service providers, and fellow parents on topics that matter to families with young children.
Sessions are designed for parents and caregivers of children from newborn through early elementary age, with a special focus on the real questions that come up in the first six years of parenting and beyond: sleep, feeding, behavior, school choices, household systems, postpartum recovery, child development, family finances, safety, and more.
Sessions are scheduled 1-2x per month and most sessions are offered live on Zoom and are FREE for Peanuts members! Not a member yet? Join here! Fee waivers are always available.
Looking for resources and recordings from recent sessions?
Check out the Speaker Series Resources page (member login required). All sessions are recorded assuming the Speaker provides permission. Session recordings and resources should not be distributed outside Peanuts membership out of respect for our Speakers' donated time and intellectual property.
Speaker Session Topics
The Continuing Education Speaker Series is built around the needs, questions, and curiosity of the Peanuts community. Past and planned topics have included:
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Baby, toddler, and "big kid" sleep
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Potty training
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DCPS / My School DC Pre-K3 Lottery
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Picky eating and family nutrition
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Pelvic floor health
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Estate planning and family finances
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Choosing summer camps and childcare
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Traveling with Children
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Early intervention, IEPs, and developmental support
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Challenging behaviors, big feelings, and ADHD
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Parenting responsibilities, mental load, and Fair Play
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Biking with kids
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Outdoor learning, nature activities, and sustainability
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Bilingual parenting and early literacy
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Common childhood illnesses and pediatric health topics
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Building a calmer, more connected family life
We aim to offer practical, judgment-free information that helps parents feel more prepared, less alone, and better connected to trusted local resources.
How to Access Cont. Ed Speaker Sessions
Speaker Series sessions are typically held virtually at 8:30pm so parents can join after bedtime, dinner, or the general chaos of the day. Session details and Zoom information are shared with Peanuts members through the Member Portal and other member communications (email, WhatsApp). Many sessions include time for Q&A, and we welcome topic suggestions from members!
When available, session recordings, slides, and resources are added to the Speaker Series Resources page. Recordings and materials are shared only when we have permission from the speaker.
Got a topic request or expert contact you'd like to share? Click here to submit!
Want to Share Your Expertise?
We are always looking for thoughtful, practical, and relevant speakers for the Peanuts community! We especially welcome sessions that help parents navigate life with babies, toddlers, preschoolers, and early elementary-aged children, including topics related to child development, health, education, family logistics, mental load, local resources, and parent well-being.
Petworth Peanuts currently includes more than 1,200 local families, representing approximately 2,000 parents and caregivers of children from newborn through early elementary age and beyond. Our members are always looking for trusted guidance, local resources, and practical support as they navigate pregnancy, postpartum life, early childhood, school decisions, family logistics, and the many transitions that come with raising young children.
Speaker Series sessions are organized by Peanut volunteers, and are offered 100% FREE to members, so we are especially grateful to speakers who donate their time in service of the community. Speaking with Peanuts is a meaningful way to share your expertise, build trust with local families, and help parents feel less alone as they navigate the questions, challenges, and decisions that come with raising young children.
Volunteer to speak, recommend a local expert, and/or share an idea for a session you would love to attend below!