About The Parenting Experts
Expert-Led Support for Families, Schools, Organizations & Workplaces
The Parenting Experts™ team is led by Dr. Marnee Firestone and Tamar Oppenheimer—two licensed child and adolescent mental health professionals with over 50 years of combined clinical, school-based, and family support experience.
Our mission is simple: to empower parents, support schools, organizations & businesses, and strengthen student mental health with practical, evidence-based tools families can actually use.
Meet the Experts
Clinical Expertise. School-Based Experience.
Real Parent Perspective.
Dr. Marnee Firestone, Psy.D.
Licensed Clinical Psychologist
Dr. Marnee draws on decades of experience in child and school psychology. She helps parents look beneath the surface of challenging behaviors to understand what their child is truly experiencing—and how to help them thrive.
Tamar Z. Oppenheimer, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Tamar brings a deeply practical, school-based perspective to the team. She specializes in helping families navigate anxiety, school refusal, and emotional stress with quiet confidence and structured action.
Why We Do This
Today’s families are navigating unprecedented challenges: rising anxiety, digital overload, school avoidance, intense academic and social pressures, and so on...
We built The Parenting Experts™ to ensure families never have to navigate these hurdles alone. We translate complex clinical psychology into warm, accessible, and actionable strategies that foster resilience and restore connection.
Who We Support
For Schools
CASEL-aligned parent education and mental health support that strengthens the school-home partnership while meeting SEL, MTSS, and ESSER goals.
For Parents
Practical, hands-on strategies to better understand behavior, reduce daily household stress, and parent with confidence.
For Businesses
Targeted workplace wellness programs that help working parents manage stress, reduce burnout, and show up focused.
For Organizations
Relatable, engaging workshops tailored for PTAs, community groups, nonprofits, and faith-based organizations.
Trusted By Educators
and Mental Health Leaders
Our evidence-informed programs are trusted by major school districts, community organizations, and corporate partners to deliver real, measurable impact.
“In my role as Assistant Superintendent, I have had the opportunity to observe the impact Tamar has had on our school community. Tamar is professional, organized, and collaborative, and her commitment to supporting students is apparent. She is deeply invested in creating lasting, positive change for families.”
— Sally Alayon, Assistant Superintendent (Retired), Miami-Dade County Public Schools
“I have had the privilege of supervising Tamar's work for over six years. I have no hesitation in recommending Tamar Oppenheimer and the valuable work she does. She is a trusted and effective partner who makes a meaningful, positive difference for students and families across our district.”
— Lianie Cuba, Director of Mental Health Services, Miami-Dade County Public Schools
“I wish every family and school had the opportunity to benefit from the wisdom and compassion Dr. Marnee brings to nurturing healthy, confident, and thoughtful young people.”
— Karen Deerwester, Ed.S.