Parenting U
What if what you experience in one day could change your child’s entire experience of school?
Parenting tweens and teens today comes with new challenges—and new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to help your teen navigate adolescence and grow into an independent, resilient young adult—or you’re an educator supporting middle and high school students—this conference is for you.
LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.parenting-u.com
Join us for a full-day Parenting University designed to give you practical tools, fresh insights, and renewed confidence for guiding your child through grades 7–12.
✨ Hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Tompkins: renowned clinical psychologist, HBO presenter, and author of five bestselling books for teens and parents on stress and anxiety.
🎓 Choose from seven expert-led breakout sessions, featuring local leaders in education, mental health, neurodiversity, and adolescent development.
Topics will include:
- Best practices for supporting teens academically
- Coping skills to deal with anxiety
- Readying students for key transitions in their lives
- Social media self-management skills
- Executive functioning
- Motivation
- Effective and empathic parent/teen communication
LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.parenting-u.com
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Brought to you by SOS4Students and Orinda Academy.
Parenting U is sponsored in part by Fusion Academy.
Our Community Partners include Orion Academy and David Heckenlively.
What if what you experience in one day could change your child’s entire experience of school?
Parenting tweens and teens today comes with new challenges—and new opportunities. Whether you’re looking to help your teen navigate adolescence and grow into an independent, resilient young adult—or you’re an educator supporting middle and high school students—this conference is for you.
LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.parenting-u.com
Join us for a full-day Parenting University designed to give you practical tools, fresh insights, and renewed confidence for guiding your child through grades 7–12.
✨ Hear from our keynote speaker, Dr. Michael Tompkins: renowned clinical psychologist, HBO presenter, and author of five bestselling books for teens and parents on stress and anxiety.
🎓 Choose from seven expert-led breakout sessions, featuring local leaders in education, mental health, neurodiversity, and adolescent development.
Topics will include:
- Best practices for supporting teens academically
- Coping skills to deal with anxiety
- Readying students for key transitions in their lives
- Social media self-management skills
- Executive functioning
- Motivation
- Effective and empathic parent/teen communication
LEARN MORE ON OUR WEBSITE: https://www.parenting-u.com
_________________________________________
Brought to you by SOS4Students and Orinda Academy.
Parenting U is sponsored in part by Fusion Academy.
Our Community Partners include Orion Academy and David Heckenlively.
Speakers
Michael Tompkins
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Highlights
- 6 hours
- In person
- Doors at 8:30 AM
Refund Policy
Location
Orinda Academy
19 Altarinda Road
Orinda, CA 94563
How do you want to get there?
Agenda
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Check In with Pastries & Coffee
Check-in, registration, pastries, and coffee (sponsored by Fusion Academy)
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Keynote Speaker
DECREASING PERFORMANCE ANXIETY IN ADOLESCENTS: Parent-assisted strategies that strengthen self-efficacy.
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Morning Breakout Sessions
Choose one session from multiple expert-led workshops. Each session includes Q&A time with the presenter.