ParentEd. Talks

What is ParentEd.?

As part of our school mission to partner with home, MPCS is proud to offer opportunities throughout the year to guide parents through the challenges of raising children. MPCS ParentEd. brings you “Ted”-style talks on relevant topics. 

Mr. Steve Kyle, assistant head of school for Christian Life, will host several opportunities for parents to engage with the school. These P.E.P. (Parents Engaging Purposefully) Talks are designed to help parents navigate the teen years and upcoming developmental transitions. New content will be presented to give you positive and proactive guidance in how to raise your kids in these challenging years through a biblical lens. We require parents of rising grades 4 and 5, 6, and grade 9 sign up to attend ONE of these sessions. 

If you’ve attended in the past, please do so again, as Mr. Kyle’s message will be different than previous sessions. All other parents are also welcome to attend. All sessions are located in the Murray Arts Center, Choral Rehearsal Room on the first floor OR the Artist Reception Room on the second floor.

Partnering with Parents in Raising Phenomenal Kids

Raising kids of great character who are academically prepared with a solid biblical foundation takes intentionality and focus. As an important part of our school mission, Mount Paran Christian School partners with home and church in the total education of your children. Our purpose is to help you guide your children in their Christian faith and moral foundation. MPCS is committed to providing families with great parenting resources and tips to help overcome obstacles as children grow through different stages. We also explore many trends and topics that are influencing young children and teens in today's culture.

We are pleased to announce upcoming ParentEd. seminars and "Ted"- style talks listed below. Please mark your calendars for any or all seminars that you might find beneficial. All MPCS parents, neighbors, and friends in the community are also invited to attend!

2024-2025 UPCOMING ParentEd. TALKS: 

ParentEd. P.E.P. Talks

Sessions take place in the fall for parents of elementary, middle, and high school students. Check out our podcasts for more parenting insights.

Watch the Weekly Word for more ParentEd. events planned for later this year!

FROM THE MOUNT: AN MPCS PODCAST

MPCS is proud to introduce From The Mount, a podcast featuring thought-leadership content from our expert faculty and staff. Topics include taking a deeper look at what it means to be a Christian, as well as parenting and academic, artistic, and athletic excellence as we partner with home and church through the lens of a biblical worldview. Content will feature ParentEd. topics, student insights, and guest speakers that are relevant to facing today's culture and challenges while raising children with a biblical worldview.

ParentEd. BLOG RECAPS: 

• Helping Students Boost Their Brain Capacity for Success

• Teaching Children Fiscal Responsibility

• 9 Tips for Parents to Help Teens Avoid Drugs and Alcohol

• Excelling in the Midst of Adversity

• 3 Tips for Navigating the Hidden Dangers of Social Media

• The Blessing of a B Minus

• Real Talk with Moms

• Raising Athletes: The Good, Bad, and the Ugly

• Here's What You Need to Know About College Admissions

• Middle School P.E.P. Talk for Parents

• Lower School P.E.P. Talk for Parents

• How to Overcome the Pressures of the Teenage Years

• High School P.E.P. Talk for Parents

• A Generation of Screenagers

• Let's Talk - The Scoop on Speech Therapy

• What Parents Learned from Dr. Tim Elmore 

• Redshirting: Do They Need That Extra Year

• "Connect" With Kids' Tech Use

• Teen Trends

Get to Know MPCS

Mount Paran Christian School is a preschool age three through grade 12 private Christian, non-denominational, college-preparatory school. MPCS is committed to excellence in academics, award-winning arts, and championship athletics all within a Christian environment and small class sizes. Founded in 1976, MPCS is fully accredited (SAIS/Cognia/CESA) and located near Kennesaw Mountain on a 68-acre collegiate-like campus.

MPCS is proud to offer the ParentEd. series to our families and our community. Events are sponsored by our Guidance and College Counseling departments in preschool through high school. 

We also invite you to tour our campus at a Tuesday Tours at 9:00 a.m. each week. Click here to RSVP to visit.