Parent Talk offers informative and fun lectures throughout the year. The lectures are given by expert speakers on topics relevant to parenting and child development. Admission is free to Parent Talk members.

Our evening lectures are hosted at different venues in the Metrowest Boston area including libraries, golf clubs, school auditoriums, and public libraries. The lecture series is a wonderful way to meet new friends and connect with old ones plus learn from experienced presenters who draw from an array of research and published work.

Lecture topics addressed over the past few years include: improving your children's sleep (featuring Dr. Richard Ferber), issues related to raising boys (featuring Dr. Michael Thompson), discipline tactics, self-esteem, resiliency, friendship, and how to instill financial responsibility. We look forward to growing the series and welcome volunteers to participate in its development and maintenance. To get involved, please email lecture@parenttalk.info.

To learn more about a lecture, or to register online, click on the lecture title below.

The Best Kind of Different

Our Family’s Journey with Asperger’s Syndrome
by Shonda Schilling, introduction by Curt Schilling

When: August 4, 2010, 7 p.m.
Where: Wakelin Room at the Wellesley Free Library, 530 Washington Street, Wellesley
Cost: FREE to everyone!
Book signing and dessert reception to follow the talk.

View lecture flyer here.

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Too Much of a Good Thing - Raising Children of Character in an Indulgent Age

Lecturer: Dan Kindlon

When: November 9, 2010
Where: TBA

Check back for details. In the meantime, read more about Mr. Kindlon's book here.

Bullying Prevention – A Community Approach

Lecturers: Peter Sanchioni and Andrew Zitoli

When: January 25, 2011
Where: TBA

Read more about our lecturers and bullying at www.nosticksandstones.com.

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Lecturer: Ned Hallowell

When: March 29, 2011
Where: TBA

Mr. Hallowell is the author of The Childhood Roots of Adult Happiness, CrazyBusy and Married to Distraction. Read more about Mr. Hallowell here.

What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children

Lecturer: Sarah MacLaughlin

When: May 10, 2011
Where: TBA

Read more about Ms. MacLaughlin at www.sarahmaclaughlin.com.