FALL 2025 PARENT LAB Series
Fostering your Child’s Autonomy, Confidence and Resilience
We all want our kids to grow into confident, independent adults. How do we support them and help them gain these skills? Join us for this discussion, share your challenges, and learn from other parents and YFS counselors and staff.
Elementary (Grades K-5)
September 23, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM @ Location TBAThe Elementary PARENT LABS are open to all MI elementary parents regardless of the meeting location.
Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
September 29, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM @ Mercer Island High School - room TBA
Big Picture Parenting: Knowing and Teaching your Values
What guides your parenting decisions? Are you clear on what you value? How are you communicating these values in your day-to-day parent/child interactions? Participate in an activity to help clarify your values and give you more confidence in your parenting decisions.
Elementary (Grades K-5)
October 20, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM @ Location TBA
The Elementary PARENT LABS are open to all MI elementary parents regardless of the meeting location.
Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
October 14, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM @ Mercer Island High School - room TBA
Parenting in the Digital Age
Technology has certainly complicated parenting in today’s digital age. Let’s have a discussion about how we can support our children while recognizing how our devices impact our own lives. There isn’t an easy solution, but together we can share ideas and identify ways to stay connected to our kids and strive for balance.
Elementary (Grades K-5)
November 12, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM @ Location TBAThe Elementary PARENT LABS are open to all MI elementary parents regardless of the meeting location.
Middle/High School (Grades 6-12)
November 5, 2025, 6:30-8:00 PM @ Mercer Island High School - room TBA
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Parenting is important. Figuring it out, isn’t always easy.
If you or your child would like support, contact your YFS School-Based Mental Health Counselor or call the YFS Confidential Voicemail at 206.275.7657 for assistance.
The Parenting Mercer Island Learning Labs are brought to you by Mercer Island Youth and Family Services and made possible with grant funding by Best Starts for Kids.
