Saturday, March 7, 2026
This event is virtual via Zoom
Time: 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Parenting Matters Conference
Parenting Matters Conference
Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children, and Brown University Health Community Health Institute present the 35th Parenting Matters conference as a virtual event, via Zoom. This half-day event offers parents, childcare providers, social workers and teachers a unique opportunity to learn from top child development and behavior professionals in a casual setting.
Keynote Presentation
Kristin S. Knapp-Ines, PhD will present "Executive Function Challenges: Turning 'I Can’t' Into 'I Can.'"
More about the keynote presentation
Agenda
| Event | Time |
|---|---|
| Introductions | 9:30 to 9:35 a.m. |
| Keynote Presentation: Kristin S. Knapp-Ines, PhD will present Executive Function Challenges: Turning “I Can’t” Into “I Can." | 9:35 to 10:50 a.m. |
| Virtual Resource Fair | 10:50 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. |
| Breakout Room Presentations Jnev Biros, MD, MPH and Maeka De La Torre, MD will present Creating Healthy Digital Habits for your Family Christopher Georgiadis, PhD, Tess Gladstone, PhD and Charlotte Menke will present Building Bravery: Understanding Youth Anxiety Symptoms and Treatment Susan Curria, LMHCA, CAGS, MS and Susan Pacheco, LCSW, MS will present Talking to Youth About Gun Violence | 10:55 to 11:55 a.m. |
| Closing Remarks and Survey | 11:55 a.m. to 12 p.m. |
Breakout Sessions
At the Parenting Matters conference, parents, caregivers, and professionals can benefit from the wisdom of top child development and behavior professionals. Breakout sessions will be chosen with the chat feature on Zoom.
Creating Healthy Digital Habits for your Family
Presented by
Jnev Biros, MD, MPH | 
Maeka De La Torre, MD |
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Recognize the effects of digital media use on child and adolescent health and development.
- Utilize the AAP Family Media Plan and AT&T PhoneReady Quiz to support healthy digital habits.
- Apply practical strategies to help families establish safe and balanced media use at home.
Building Bravery: Understanding Youth Anxiety Symptoms and Treatment
Presented by
Christopher Georgiadis, PhD | 
Tess Gladstone, PhD | 
Charlotte Menke |
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Define anxiety and provide overview of developmentally typical fears and anxiety disorders
- Learn more about evidence-based treatments for anxiety and available resources
- Brief overview of helpful strategies for parents to manage children’s anxiety symptoms
Talking to Youth About Gun Violence
Presented by:
Susan Curria, LMHCA, CAGS, MS and Susan Pacheco, LCSW, MS
By the end of this presentation, participants will be able to:
- Describe at least three helpful techniques to use when talking to youth about gun violence.
- Recognize at least four behaviors in youth that may indicate a need to consult with a physician or mental health professional.
- List at least three behavioral health crisis resources.
Registration
Registration for this virtual event is free. Professional development credits are available for $10.
More Information
Continuing education credits are available for early learning professionals, social workers, and licensed mental health workers. A Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) certificate will be provided for educators that can be submitted to leadership for credit.
To learn more about Parenting Matters, call 401-444-8009. For information about exhibiting in the Family Resource Center or advertising in the program book, please call 401-444-8009.