When adults
have the tools,
Kids Thrive
THE PARENTING EXPERTS™ -
Helping schools, parents, organizations, and businesses support children's emotional well-being through practical, evidence-based education.
Helping schools, parents, organizations, and businesses support children's emotional well-being through practical, evidence-based education.
Choose the path that best matches your community, goals, and audience.
Who We Help
Why Choose The Parenting Experts™
When parents, teachers, and community leaders use the same playbook, kids experience consistent, reliable support. Anxiety, stress, and tough emotions don’t stay at home.. A stressful morning at home follows a child into the classroom. A worried parent shows up distracted at work - in fact, over half of working parents regularly miss or interrupt work to manage their child’s mental health.
We build every program around five core skills: understanding your own emotions, managing them well, understanding others, communicating and connecting, and making thoughtful decisions.
Collaborative for Academic, Social, and Emotional Learning: CASEL
Five core CASEL competencies:
Self-awareness
Self-Management
Social Awareness
Relationship Skills
Responsible Decision-Making
What We Offer
Schools & Districts
CASEL-aligned workshops, family engagement, student assemblies, and professional development.
Parents
Coaching, mini-classes and practical tools for anxiety, behavior and everyday parenting challenges.
Organizations
Community workshops for nonprofits, PTAs, faith communities and family organizations.
Businesses
Workplace wellness programs that support working parents and improve employee well-being.
Meet the Founders
Founded by Tamar Oppenheimer, LCSW, and Dr. Marnee Firestone, Psy.D.,
our team brings over 50 years of combined clinical and school-based experience directly to your community.
our team brings over 50 years of combined clinical and school-based experience directly to your community.
Dr. Marnee Firestone, Psy.D.
Draws on decades of clinical and school psychology experience to help parents understand what's really going on beneath their child's behavior.
Tamar Oppenheimer, LCSW
Brings a practical, school-based perspective to help families respond to anxiety and emotional stress with confidence.
Frequently Asked questions (FAQ)
Who are The Parenting Experts™?
We are an expert-led education team that helps parents, schools, businesses, and organizations support children and teens with confidence. Our programs are developed and delivered by licensed mental health and education professionals who translate clinical research into practical, real-world tools.
Is this therapy or mental health treatment?
No. We provide psychoeducational programming, not therapy, clinical diagnoses, or crisis intervention. Our programs are designed to complement—not replace—school counseling or clinical care.
Is your programming evidence-informed?
Yes. Our work is grounded in established research on child development, psychology, family systems, and social-emotional learning (SEL). We translate complex psychology into strategies that work in real classrooms and busy homes.
Do participants need a psychology background?
Not at all. We skip the heavy academic jargon. Our goal is simple: make useful psychology understandable enough to use on a difficult morning, during a hard conversation, or in a stressful moment.
What will participants walk away with?
Concrete tools, not just theories. Depending on the session, participants leave with:
• A clearer understanding of your child’s behavior, feelings, and reactions
• Language for setting healthy boundaries and communicating under pressure.
• Practical coping strategies for friendship changes, academic pressure, and transitions.
• A shared emotional vocabulary that helps adults and kids respond with calm and clarity.
• A clearer understanding of your child’s behavior, feelings, and reactions
• Language for setting healthy boundaries and communicating under pressure.
• Practical coping strategies for friendship changes, academic pressure, and transitions.
• A shared emotional vocabulary that helps adults and kids respond with calm and clarity.
What is the typical format and length?
Most presentations and mini-classes run 45 to 60 minutes. However, we offer highly flexible formats to suit your schedule:
•30-minute student assemblies
•Multi-session workshop series
•Half-day or full-day professional development
•Evening parent events
•30-minute student assemblies
•Multi-session workshop series
•Half-day or full-day professional development
•Evening parent events
Can you customize a program for us?
Yes! We routinely customize our programming to align with a school’s SEL goals, a district's family-engagement initiatives, or an organization’s specific community needs.
What People Are Saying
“Tamar's ability to translate complex psychological concepts into practical, accessible strategies for parents is exceptional. Miami-Dade County Public Schools serve families from a wide range of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, and Tamar demonstrates cultural sensitivity, inclusivity, and respect in every interaction.”
Sally Alayon, Assistant Superintendent (Retired),
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
“Schools frequently request additional sessions right away, which is not something we see with every provider. TPE is not simply delivering workshops. They are strengthening school communities and supporting families in meaningful, lasting ways.”
Dana Unger, Founder, Made Manifest
“Tamar has developed and delivered outstanding presentations for school staff, students, and parents across numerous elementary, middle, and high schools. She adapts her content and delivery to meet the specific needs of each school community.”
Lianie Cuba, Director of
Mental Health Services,
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
Mental Health Services,
Miami-Dade County Public Schools
“Dr. Marnee was especially praised for her patience, understanding, and ability to connect with families in a relatable and engaging way. The response was overwhelmingly positive, and there is already interest in additional sessions on this topic and others.”
Philton M. Lewis-Thomas, District Family Leadership Coordinator,
School District 17
School District 17
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