Expert-led talks and practical sessions designed to help parents better understand, support, and advocate for their children.
Trusted Village Conversations brings together experienced professionals to share clear, practical guidance on topics that matter to families. Sessions focus on real-world challenges, from behavior and transitions to executive functioning, school support, and child development.
Each conversation is designed to help parents better understand what is happening beneath the surface and walk away with strategies they can actually use. Sessions are offered throughout the year and reflect the real questions and challenges families are navigating.
When we feel calmer, we can better support our kids. Learn practical tools to notice triggers, reset in hard moments, and help your child feel safer and more regulated.

A practical conversation about the Self-Determination Program and how families are using it, featuring a guest speaker from Westside Regional Center.

Ursula Marin, M.A., CCC-SLP, shares what's happening in the brain during transitions and walks through regulation-first strategies to make daily routines smoother for all kids.

A practical session on why kids behave the way they do and how to respond with supportive, proactive strategies.

Laurie Boustany, Educational Therapist and former Roosevelt parent, discusses executive functioning skills, why they matter, and what can be done when problems arise.
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