Understanding Childhood Sexuality: Littles & Middles
2025-04-17 12:00 - 13:00 (America/Denver) | CO
This session will be conducted via Zoom.

The Fatherhood Journey
2025-04-24 12:00 - 13:00 | CO

PEN Ambassadors: September Meeting
2025-09-15 18:00 - 19:30 | Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 506 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO, 80027, United States
Hello PEN Ambassadors! We hope you can join us for our 2025/26 kickoff meeting, including a light dinner. If you can’t be there in person, feel free to join by Zoom. Looking forward to an incredible year!

Celebrate Together! ¡Celebrando Juntos!
2025-09-28 12:00 - 16:00 | New Vista High School, 700 20th St, Boulder, CO, 80303, United States

PEN Ambassadors: October Meeting
2025-10-20 17:45 - 19:45 | Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St, Louisville, 80027, United States
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our October 2025 meeting at Louisville Public Library. If you can’t be there in person, feel free to join by Zoom. See you there!
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

Susan Caso: The Parent-Teen Connection Book Group (VIRTUAL)
2025-11-13 12:00 - 13:00 | Virtual Event (zoom)
Join Susan Caso, MA, LPC, for this virtual book group, discussing The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships.
Click here to reserve your space.
>>Learn more about Susan Caso.

PEN Ambassadors: November Meeting
2025-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St, Louisville, 80027, United States
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our November 2025 meeting. If you can’t be there in person, feel free to join by Zoom. See you there!
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

Susan Caso: Parent-Teen Connection In-Person Discussion
2025-12-04 18:00 - 19:30 | Amenity Center, 1881 9th Street, Boulder, CO, United States
Join PEN for an evening parent discussion with Susan Caso, author of The Parent-Teen Connection: How to Build Lifelong Family Relationships. Learn more and register

PEN Ambassadors: December Virtual Meeting
2025-12-15 19:00 - 20:00 | Virtual Event (zoom)
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our December 2025 virtual meeting. See you there!
Click here for Ambassador Zoom Meeting link.
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

Climate Basics: An Evening Talk
2026-01-12 18:00 - 19:15 | Virtual Event (zoom)

PEN Ambassadors: January 2026 Virtual Meeting
2026-01-13 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event (zoom)
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our January 2026 virtual meeting. See you there!
Click here for Ambassador Zoom Meeting link.
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

Climate Resilience: Three-Week Skill Building Workshop
2026-01-26 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event (zoom)
The event is full. To be placed on a waitlist please send an email to events@parentengagementnetwork.org.
This event is three evenings: January 26, February 2, and February 9, 2026. When you register, you will secure your place in all three sessions. Please mark your calendars. Registration is limited to 12 participants.

PEN Ambassadors: February 2026 Virtual Meeting
2026-02-10 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event (zoom)
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our February 2026 virtual meeting. See you there!
Click here for Ambassador Zoom Meeting link.
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

10th Annual Reducing Stress & Anxiety Conference
2026-02-28 09:00 - 15:30 | Dawson School, 10455 Dawson Dr, Lafayette, 80026, United States
Parent Engagement Network presents our 10th Annual Reducing Stress & Anxiety Conference:
Fostering Resilience & Wellbeing at Every Stage of Parenting
Designed to support parents and caregivers at every stage – from early childhood through young adulthood, even grandparenting. Join us for a powerful keynote exploring the evolving parent role, age-specific breakout sessions, and practical tools to support your own wellbeing. The day includes lunch and a resource fair.

PEN Ambassadors: March 2026 Virtual Meeting
2026-03-02 18:00 - 19:30 | Virtual Event (zoom)
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our March 2026 virtual meeting. See you there!
Click here for Ambassador Zoom Meeting link.
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

Platica Sobre Vapeo: Lo Que Todos Debemos Saber
2026-03-25 17:30 - 19:00 | University Hill Elementary School, 956 16th St, Boulder, CO, 80302
PLATICA SOBRE VAPEO: LO QUE TODOS DEBEMOS SABER
Protejamos a nuestros hijos

Aprenderá:
• Qué es el vapeo y por qué es peligroso
• Señales de alerta en niños y adolescentes
• Cómo prevenir desde casa

📅 Fecha: 25 de marzo, 2026
⏰ Hora: 5:30 a 7 pm
📍 Lugar: Escuela Bilingue Uni Hill
💲 Evento gratuito
*Dirigido a adultos

¡Inscribirse aquí! O llame al 720-739-0272 o email: info@yoconnections.com

Cuidado de niños y bocadillos disponible.

PEN Ambassadors: April 2026 Meeting
2026-04-06 18:30 - 19:45 | Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St, Louisville, 80027, United States
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our April 2026 meeting at Louisville Library. See you there!
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

Grupo de lectura para padres y madres de BVSD
2026-04-08 17:30 - 19:00 | Manhattan Middle School, 290 Manhattan Dr, Boulder, CO, 80303
Grupo de lectura para padres y madres de BVSD

Libro: “Los Cuatro Acuerdos” de Don Miguel Ruíz.
Este libro recoge las cuatro reglas esenciales para vivir una vida auténtica y en paz gracias a las enseñanzas toltecas
Se incluye un libro para cada participante y aperitivos ligeros para cada sesión.

Facilitadora: Adriana Favila Humara y Antonio Molina
Fechas y hora: los miércoles, 8, 15, 22, y 29 de abril, 5:30 – 7:00 pm
Lugar: Escuela Secundaria Manhattan | 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder, CO
¿Te interesa? Llene: Formulario de inscripción

Sólo tenemos 15 puestos disponibles. Se requiere el compromiso de asistencia a las 4 sesiones

Susan Caso: The Parent-Teen Connection Book Group (Hybrid)
2026-04-14 12:00 - 13:00 | Boulder Family Counseling, 4410 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 10, Boulder, CO, United States
Meet • Connect • Share • Learn 📚
Are you interested in getting together with other parents to discuss Susan Caso’s, The Parent-Teen Connection?
Join a hybrid 3-part discussion group led by Susan Caso
Date: Tuesdays April 14, 21, and 28
Time: 12-1:00 pm
Location: Boulder Family Counseling, 4410 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 10, Boulder
Click Here to reserve your space. (note: please register for all 3 sessions)
For those who would like to attend virtually, a link will be sent to you.

Teens need their parents now more than ever, and a parent’s ability to support their teen during the current milieu can be shaped by the emotional bond in their relationship. In The Parent-Teen Connection, Susan Caso provides valuable insights and proven strategies to cultivate a “felt connectedness” in the family. The path to engagement and harmony at home can be baffling, but with new communication tools, Susan guides parents to build trust with their teens to overcome any obstacle.
Learn more about Susan Caso and The Parent-Teen Connection https://susancaso.com/the-parent-teen-connection/

Questions? Contact Paula Nelson at paula.nelson@parentengagementnetwork.org.

Susan Caso: The Parent-Teen Connection Book Group (Hybrid) - session 2
2026-04-21 12:00 - 13:00 | Boulder Family Counseling, 4410 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 10, Boulder, CO, United States

Susan Caso: The Parent-Teen Connection Book Group (Hybrid) - session 3
2026-04-28 12:00 - 13:00 | Boulder Family Counseling, 4410 Arapahoe Avenue, Suite 10, Boulder, CO, United States

Navigating AI: An Evening Workshop
2026-04-30 18:30 - 20:00 | CO
Ready to feel confident about your family’s digital life?
Build your playbook: Turn uncertainty into clarity, confidence, and empowerment.
Join AI experts (and fellow parents!) as they help you move from confusion and concern to clarity, confidence, and agency in this workshop for parents and children of all ages.

Date: April 30, 2026 | 6:30—8:00 PM
Location: YMCA| 2800 Dagny Way | Lafayette, CO 80026
REGISTER HERE
(note: Sliding scale ticket pricing. Select one ticket per family.)
✨ Registration includes pizza and a complimentary copy of Whit’s new book, Family Throughlines.

Together, we’ll explore:

What AI can and can’t do.
How AI is showing up in schools and daily life.
What healthy, practical guidance looks like for people at different ages and stages.

Presenters:

Bobby Hodgkinson: Associate Teaching Professor, Smead Aerospace Engineering Sciences at CU Boulder and father of BVSD 7th and 5th graders.
Michael Whitaker (“Whit”): SVP of Strategy and Organizational Innovation at ICF, author of Family Throughlines, and father of BVSD 9th and 6th graders.

Leave informed, empowered, and equipped with practical strategies and shared language to navigate this rapidly changing world.

REGISTER TODAY (note: one ticket per family)

PEN Ambassadors: May 2026 Meeting
2026-05-04 18:30 - 20:00 | Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 506 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO, 80027, United States
Hello PEN Ambassadors and parents interested in becoming Ambassadors! Please join us for our May 2026 meeting from 6:30–8:00 PM at Christ the Servant Lutheran Church, 506 Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027.
We are growing! Visit our new PEN Ambassadors page.
Please share about PEN across your parent communities, and invite others to become Ambassadors and join our growing community!

Fentanyl: What Every Family Needs to Know
2026-07-09 18:30 - 20:00 | Lafayette YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO, 80026, United States
> REGISTER TODAY
Join us for this very important – and life-saving – educational program.

Facts and myths about fentanyl.
How to identify an overdose.
How to save a life with Nalaxone (aka Narcan).
Why fentanyl testing strips don’t always work.
What laws protect your child when calling 911.

Presented by:

Trina Faatz, MA, CPFS, PRC, ADS. Affected family member and parent.
Mila Long, CAS, ADS, Brainspotting Therapist, Registered Psychotherapist, Peer Recovery Coach. Person in recovery with lived experience.

DETAILS

WHO: Adults & Youth (ages 14+)
WHEN: 6:30-8 PM, Thursday, July 9, 2026
WHERE: YMCA Northern Colorado
ADULT TICKETS: $5/10/15 sliding scale — pay what works for your family’s budget
YOUTH TICKETS (ages 14-18): $5
Light snacks will be provided.

Community Resources Available at the Event:

Natural Highs: AcuDetox•AcuWellness
The Full Circle Program
CRAFT

Special thanks to the YMCA of Northern Colorado for hosting.

Parent Ambassadors 2026/27 School Year Kickoff
2026-08-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Lafayette YMCA, 2800 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO, 80026, United States
Join us for our 2026/27 kickoff meeting!
Open to returning Parent Ambassadors & anyone interested in becoming an Ambassador!
We’re launching the new school year with an Ambassador gathering focused on learning, connection, and preparation for the year ahead:

PEN’s foundation
What does it mean to be an Ambassador?
Tools and strategies to equip you in your role
Build community with other Ambassadors
2026/27 Program Calendar

Food and refreshments will be served.
RSVP to Nancy Davis at: nancy.davis@parentengagementnetwork.org.

Celebrate Together! ¡Celebrando Juntos!
2026-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | TLC Learning Center, 1444 E 3rd Ave, Longmont, 80501, United States
en español Sign up for Celebrate Together! ¡Celebrando Juntos!

FREE TO ATTEND!
Join us for fun, food, and community at the TLC Learning Center in Longmont! This all-ages, inclusive event is a celebration of coming together, united — across languages, cultures, and experiences. Celebrate Together! ¡Celebrando Juntos! will feature music, delicious food, family activities, and interactive experiences for the whole family. Explore wellness experiences and connect with trusted local resources that support parents and caregivers. Whether you’re looking to make new connections, discover helpful resources, or simply enjoy a fun-filled day with your family, there’s something for everyone.
Music: Sontres Banda Latino and TLooP
Complimentary Beverages: Mapleview Coffee Co.
Food: Flautas Los Dorados de Villa
Family Magic Show: Mysto the Magi
Entertainment – Family Yoga – Yard Games – Face Painting – Wellness Practices – Community Resources
Come celebrate who we are, honor our diverse cultures, recharge our bodies, minds, and spirits, and remember that building strong communities starts with showing up!

One Day. One Heart. One Community.
Un Día. Un Corazón. Una Comunidad.
Let us know you’ll join us. Register today!

This event is offered at no cost thanks to generous support from the City of Longmont Human Services, Denver Foundation, and Colorado Trust.

Thanks to our co-sponsors, TLC Learning Center (event host), Early Childhood Council of Boulder County, and IFF (Instituto para el fortalecimiento familiar).

Celebrate Together! ¡Celebrando Juntos! (español)
2026-09-12 10:00 - 13:00 | TLC Learning Center, 1444 E 3rd Ave, Longmont, 80501, United States
¡Regístrese hoy!
¡Entrada gratuita!
¡Acompáñenos a disfrutar de un día de diversión, comida y comunidad en TLC Learning Center en Longmont! Este evento inclusivo para todas las edades celebra la unión de nuestra comunidad a través de los idiomas, las culturas y las experiencias compartidas.
¡Celebrate Together! ¡Celebrando Juntos! contará con música, deliciosa comida, actividades familiares y experiencias interactivas para toda la familia. Explore sesiones de bienestar y conéctese con recursos locales en un espacio de apoyo diseñado para motivar y conectar. Ya sea que desee hacer nuevas conexiones, descubrir recursos útiles o simplemente disfrutar de un día lleno de diversión con su familia, hay algo para todos.
Música: Sontres Banda Latino y TLooP
Bebidas gratuitas: Mapleview Coffee Co.
Comida: Flautas Los Dorados de Villa
Espectáculo de magia para toda la familia: Mysto the Magi
Entretenimiento – Juegos al aire libre – Pintacaritas – Prácticas de bienestar – Recursos Comunitarios
Venga para juntos celebrar quiénes somos, honrar nuestras culturas, recargar nuestros cuerpos, mentes y espíritus, y para recordar que construir comunidades fuertes comienza con estar presente.

Un Día. Un Corazón. Una Comunidad. | One Day. One Heart. One Community.
¡Háganos saber que nos acompañará! ¡Regístrese hoy!

Este evento se ofrece sin costo gracias al generoso apoyo de la Ciudad de Longmont Human Services, la Fundación Denver y Colorado Trust.

Agradecemos también a nuestros copatrocinadores: TLC Learning Center (sede del evento), IFF (Instituto para el fortalecimiento familiar), Early Childhood Council of Boulder County.

The Anxious Generation – Parenting Book Group
2026-09-15 18:00 - 19:00 | Lafayette Public Library, 775 Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO, 80026, United States
Register for this Parenting Book Group
The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt
Explore how childhood has shifted from play-based to phone-based, and the effects of this change on children’s mental health and social development.

DATES: Tuesdays: September 15, 29 and October 13, 27
LOCATION: Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
TIME: 6:00–7:00 PM
FACILITATOR: Leticia Abajo, Founder, Deshaciendo Nudos. Untangled
SPACE IS LIMITED. Commitment to attend all 4 sessions is required.

Participants will be creating a family plan to reduce screen time and support youth.
*Once registered, participants can pick up a copy of the book at the library to borrow at no cost.
Note: This book group will be in English with no interpretation.

About PEN Parenting Book Groups:
Parenting doesn’t come with a how-to manual, but you don’t have to figure it out alone.
PEN’s Parenting Book Groups are a welcoming space where parents and caregivers come together to discuss research-based parenting books, share experiences, build meaningful connections, and learn from one another with the guidance of an experienced facilitator.
Through thoughtful conversations, you’ll deepen your understanding of yourself and your child(ren), gain practical tools you can use in everyday life, and discover new perspectives alongside others on the parenting journey.
Previous participants describe PEN Parenting Book Groups as a “welcoming, supportive environment where every voice is heard.” Participants leave feeling more confident and better equipped to navigate the joys and challenges of parenting.
Books will be available to borrow at no cost from the hosting library.

My Sister Liv: A Film Screening
2026-09-17 18:30 - 20:30 | Dawson School, 10455 Dawson Dr, Lafayette, 80026, United States
>Register Here

MY SISTER LIV is a documentary film that features sisters Tess and Liv, who from a young age are inseparable, with what seems to be an unbreakable bond. However, as Liv enters adolescence and struggles with the relentless pressures of social media, depression, body dysmorphia, and often thoughts of suicide, her big sister Tess struggles to help her.
MY SISTER LIV is a rare and riveting journey into the life of a young girl and her loved ones. As Tess and her family learn to cope with unthinkable loss, they begin the heartbreaking journey to understand the circumstances that led to Liv’s death and learn from experts who give real solutions and hope.
Directed by Grammy Award Winning Director, Alan Hicks, and produced by Oscar, Emmy, and Grammy award-winning producer, Paula DuPré Pesmen.
> Watch Film Trailer

Hosted by Parent Engagement Network with venue host Dawson School.
Open to teens (ages 14+) and adults.
A post-screening panel discussion will include:

Susan Caso, MA, LPC, The Liv Project’s Mental Health Advisor
Jenna Candreia, Executive Director of The LIV Project
Jenny Hecht, LCSW
Liv’s mother, Honey Buef, and sister, Tess

Rise Against Suicide, the HOPE Coalition of Boulder County, Colie’s Closet, CAT/WellMind Connection, and other community organizations will be onsite, providing information and answering questions about locally available resources.
Spanish subtitles will be provided, and interpretation will be available upon request.

DETAILS

WHO: Adults & Youth (ages 14+)
WHEN: 6:30-8:30 PM , Thursday, September 17, 2026
WHERE: Dawson School
PRICE (per person): $5/10/15 sliding scale — pay what works for your family’s budget

$5 Youth Tickets (ages 14-18)

>Register Here

Disclaimer: The film, My Sister Liv, presented by The Liv Project, discusses youth mental health and suicide. Participation is optional. This film has been crafted with a team of therapists, including Susan Caso, MA LPC, The Liv Project’s Mental Health Director. In addition, the film was vetted by team members at the Children’s Hospital Colorado Pediatric Mental Health Institute to ensure the content was accurate and safe. The film has been approved for youth ages 14 and up. Topics in the film include suicide, depression, anxiety, self-harm, bullying, sexual assault, and grief. Please take care while watching.

Grupo de Lectura sobre Crianza: Los Cuatro Acuerdos
2026-09-22 18:00 - 19:00 | Virtual Event (zoom)
Grupo de Lectura sobre Crianza – en Español (virtuales):

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Libro: Los Cuatro Acuerdos de Don Miguel Ruiz
En Los cuatro acuerdos, don Miguel Ruiz revela la fuente de todas las creencias que nos ponen límites y nos privan de alegría, creando sufrimiento inútil. Basados en la antigua sabiduría tolteca, Los cuatro acuerdos nos ofrecen un poderoso código de conducta que puede transformar inmediatamente nuestra vida en una nueva experiencia de libertad, dicha absoluta, y amor.

Facilitadora: Leticia Abajo, Deshaciendo Nudos. Untangled
Fechas: 22 de septiembre, 6 de octubre, 20 de octubre y 3 de noviembre de 2026
Horario: 6:00 a 7:00 p.m.
Ubicación: Virtual (se enviará un enlace de Zoom después de registrarse)
Los libros estarán disponibles sin costo. Le enviaremos los detalles.

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Acerca de los grupos de lectura sobre crianza de PEN:
La crianza no viene con un manual de instrucciones, pero no tienes que descubrirlo todo por tu cuenta.
Los Grupos de Lectura sobre Crianza de PEN son un espacio acogedor donde padres, madres y personas cuidadoras se reúnen para conversar sobre libros de crianza basados en investigaciones, compartir experiencias, crear conexiones significativas y aprender unos de otros con la guía de una persona facilitadora con experiencia.
A través de conversaciones reflexivas, profundizarás en tu comprensión de ti mismo(a) y de tu(s) hijo(s), adquirirás herramientas prácticas que puedes utilizar en la vida diaria y descubrirás nuevas perspectivas junto a otras personas que también están recorriendo el camino de la crianza.
Participantes anteriores describen los grupos de lectura sobre crianza de PEN como un “ambiente acogedor y de apoyo donde cada voz es escuchada”. Las personas participantes terminan sintiéndose con más confianza y mejor preparadas para afrontar las alegrías y los desafíos de la crianza.
