Community Events
Please join us for some or all of our events events.
Print and save our 2025-2026 programming flyer!
Print and save our 2025-2026 programming flyer!
Screenagers Documentary
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Free! Parenting for a Different World is delighted to share with our community this award-winning documentary.
Screenagers Elementary School Age Edition probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts the struggles over social media, video games, and academics. The film offers solid answers to questions about how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. Ideal for parents/caregivers and children of all age.
This is not a movie that you could stream at home. The only way to view Screenagers is through rare community screenings such as this one.
Sunday, November 2 at 5 p.m.
Severna Park United Methodist Church, 731 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
The film will run from 5 to 6:30 followed by a 30-minute discussion with our panel of youth wellness and mental health experts.
Screenagers Elementary School Age Edition probes into the vulnerable corners of family life and depicts the struggles over social media, video games, and academics. The film offers solid answers to questions about how we can help our kids navigate the digital world. Ideal for parents/caregivers and children of all age.
This is not a movie that you could stream at home. The only way to view Screenagers is through rare community screenings such as this one.
Sunday, November 2 at 5 p.m.
Severna Park United Methodist Church, 731 Benfield Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
The film will run from 5 to 6:30 followed by a 30-minute discussion with our panel of youth wellness and mental health experts.
Happiness Hours
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Free 1-hour wellness workshop at the Yoga Barn to strengthen the mind-body connection and try out healthy coping skills
Fridays, 5 to 6 p.m.
Yoga Barn, 44 West Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
Fridays, 5 to 6 p.m.
Yoga Barn, 44 West Earleigh Heights Road, Severna Park, MD 21146
- Friday, December 5: Gratitude & Gift Time
- Friday, February 20: Visualizing Your Year Ahead
- Friday, April 24: Art & Creating
Programming Calendar
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Please print and save our programming calendar for this school year. With film screenings, book talks, panel discussions and Happiness Hours- PDW has something for everyone!
The Science of Well-Being for Parents
The most popular class in Yale University’s history, now for parents! Taught by Dr. Laurie Santos, the Chandrika and Ranjan Tandon Professor of Psychology and Head of Silliman College at Yale University.
Together, you'll tackle topics like rethinking time management, dealing with tough feelings like guilt and frustration, and navigating your child's academic stress and screen time. Through engaging lessons and parent Q&As, you'll learn how to reframe your thoughts, manage your emotions, and modify your behaviors in response to everyday challenges.
Learn more Dr. Santos here and enroll for free on Coursera.
Together, you'll tackle topics like rethinking time management, dealing with tough feelings like guilt and frustration, and navigating your child's academic stress and screen time. Through engaging lessons and parent Q&As, you'll learn how to reframe your thoughts, manage your emotions, and modify your behaviors in response to everyday challenges.
Learn more Dr. Santos here and enroll for free on Coursera.
