PARENT EDUCATION SERVICES

Parent education strengthens school communities by giving families tools to support student growth and success. While administrators see its value, limited staff and budgets can hinder implementation. Strong partnerships help schools create effective, sustainable programs.

  • Parent education equips families to better support student learning, well-being, and development.

  • Strong programs foster stronger school–home connections and healthier school communities.

  • Administrators often recognize the need but face staffing and budget constraints.

  • Partnerships make it possible to design and sustain effective parent education initiatives.

Parent Programming

Supporting Today’s Parents
Modern parents often look to schools not only for their child’s education but also for guidance, resources, and a sense of community. Many families want support in navigating the challenges of raising children today.

Our Expertise
WJR Parent Education Consulting partners with schools to design and deliver impactful parent education programs. Drawing on extensive experience, we create sessions that address the real-world challenges families face while supporting the developmental needs of children.

Topics We Cover
Our programs explore a wide range of timely and relevant themes, including:

  • Digital Lives of Children

  • Understanding Emotional Lives of Children

  • Resilience in Parenting

  • Nutrition and Wellbeing

  • Effective Listening

“As a member of the Horace Mann parent board, I have had the privilege of witnessing Wendy in action for some time now. Wendy is a volcano of brilliant ideas, which she articulates and brings to fruition with sublimely refined ability. To me, she is a mentor and an inspiration.”

- Camilla Sacrini, Horace Mann Parent Institute Advisory Board

“As a consultant and speaker, I worked with Wendy Reiter for close to twenty years. She possesses a deep and broad knowledge of independent schools. She is wise, and her judgment, based on decades of experience counseling students, parents, teachers, and administrators in tough situations, is always great. Simply said: Wendy knows her stuff.”

- Michael G. Thompson, Ph.D., New York Times Bestselling Author and International Speaker