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!
Recent & Upcoming Discussion Sessions
The Continuing Education Speaker series includes FREE members-only panels with expert guest speakers on a monthly basis; 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!
March 19,
8:00 pm
Debunking Myths and Misconceptions about Tongue-Ties and Lip-Ties: There is a lot of misinformation surrounding oral restrictions. Dr. Allie Lonneman, an experienced infant and child frenectomy specialist at Arlington Tongue Tie Center, is here to share insights on how to accurately identify and manage tongue-ties and lip-ties in infants and children.
March 26,
8:00 pm
Nanny Best Practices: Don't miss this important annual session with Hand in Hand: The Domestic Employers Network. Learn how to hire, retain, and have a great relationship with your nanny. Plus, we'll discuss legal policy and best practices for nannies or other domestic workers.. Learn what employers can do to create a great childcare environment in their home!
April 9th,
8:00 pm
C-Sections and Pelvic Floor Recovery: Don't miss this incredible opportunity to learn about c-section recovery / pelvic floor therapy from Dr. Nura Mariscal del Moral of Set Physical Therapy. Dr. Mariscal del Moral will share her expertise on managing pain, discomfort, and recovery from birth. This session will provide practical advice and evidence-based strategies to help you heal and regain strength postpartum.
April 23rd,
8:00 pm
Fair Play at Home: Creating Balance, Equity, and Time for What Matters: Household management and parenting responsibilities shouldn’t feel like a second (or third) job—especially for one partner. As a certified Fair Play facilitator, ADHD coach, former teacher, and local mom of two, Martha Hoffman of Grounded Learning knows firsthand how the mental load can overwhelm families and fuel resentment. She also knows what actually works to shift the balance. In this session, she'll break down the Fair Play Method—a reasonable way to divide domestic and parenting responsibilities more equitably—while sharing real-life strategies to create lasting change in your home. You’ll leave with practical tools to foster collaboration, protect your own time, and build a stronger partnership.
April 30th,
8:00 pm
Potty Training can feel like a daunting task: How do you do it? When?! What kind of stuff do I need to get started?! And what happens if my kid wants to wear diapers forever!?? Answer these questions and more in this virtual session with Sally Sneuberger of Sneuberger Therapy! Sally is a LCSW with over 20 years of experience in childhood development, including potty training, autism and learning disabilities, emotional and anxiety management, and social and family relationships, and more. Join us at 8pm for this great opportunity to learn from her!
May 15th,
8:00 pm
Life Insurance with Alex Emmons
Tentative sessions (dates and details forthcoming):
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Common childhood illnesses
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Toddler / preschooler sleep
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Oral hygiene
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Lead Free DC pipeline replacement
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Starting solids / speech-feeding milestones
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....and more! Got a topic request? Submit it here!