Advancing communication and understanding with our teens.
Welcome to the Parents’ Coalition!
Founded in 1994, Parents' Coalition is a nonprofit group of San Francisco Bay Area High Schools advancing communication & understanding with our teenagers through informative parent education speakers and other unique panel events. Events are open to the public & are both online and in-person. We look forward to seeing you and are happy to invite new high schools to join us - reach out!
UPCOMING SPEAKER EVENT
The Gift of Failure: Learning, Motivation & Competence
Jessica Lahey
We all strive to provide our children with the best possible opportunities for success. However, sometimes our well-intentioned efforts can inadvertently undermine their motivation, engagement, and self-esteem. In this talk, parents will learn how to boost motivation and engagement in school, increase competence and a sense of self-efficacy, and deepen their connection with their kid while simultaneously decreasing kids' risk for substance use disorder and other negative mental health outcomes.
December 5, 2024 - POSTPONED DUE TO ILLNESS
NEW DATE: THURSDAY JANUARY 30
Live Online Event: 7:00pm PST
Previous Speaker Events
Anxiety and ParenTEENg:
Strategies for Parents in Addressing Teen Anxiety
Live Online Event: 7pm PST
Hosted on April 18, 2024
Navigating Teen Relationships: A Practical Guide for Parents
Shafia Zaloom
Live Online Event: 7pm PST
Hosted on March 28, 2024
College Admissions Panel:
Making Sense of the College Admissions Process
Hosted on March 7, 2024
Live Online Event 7:00 PM —8:30 PM
Follow up to Speaker Event: Lisa Damour, PhD
Hosted on October 26, 2023
Live Online Event: 5pm PST
The teenage years are a time of powerful emotions. From academic pressure, social media stress and worries about the future to concerns about their mental health, it’s no wonder teens -- and their parents -- can feel anxious and overwhelmed. But it doesn’t have to be that way. Dr. Lisa Damour presents clear research-informed explanations and illuminating real-life examples to give parents practical information they need to stay connected and steady their teens through the bumpy yet transformational journey into adulthood.
“Knowledge is power. Information is liberating. Education is the premise of progress in every society, in every family.” - Kofi Annan
Seeking student participation:
Recruiting HS Students for our Teen Panel
One of the highlights of our annual season is our teen panel, bringing together students from our member schools to speak openly and frankly about the issues they face today.
Spring 2025