Parenting is tough. Some days, it might feel like you're barely keeping it together. If you've ever wondered, "am I doing this right?", you’re not alone.

Join us for a live, Dear Headspace event, brought to you by Headspace and Kaiser Permanente. We're bringing experts and parents together for an insightful conversation about mental health, stress, and self-care.

Robin Hopkins is your host, with expert advice from Headspace therapist Samantha Edu and Kaiser Permanente psychiatrist Dr. Lateefah Watford. They'll answer real questions from parents like you — so you can learn to navigate stress, manage emotions, and model resilience for your kids. When you feel your best, your kids can, too.

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: A Live Conversation on Mental Health for Parents

LIVE WEBINAR HOSTED BY HEADSPACE 

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Your presenters:

Robin Hopkins

Dear Headspace Producer and Host

WHO TO EXPECT

Samantha Edu

Headspace Sr. Manager of DEIB and Licensed Professional Counselor

Robin Hopkins is a writer, actor, and podcast host best known for Dear Headspace and Well...Adjusting. Dear Headspace. Robin has also written for The New York Times and HuffPost, co-authored the award-winning book If These Ovaries Could Talk, and previously co-hosted the hit podcast of the same name. She lives in Brooklyn with her wife and two teenagers.

Samantha Edu is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Practitioner committed to making mental health and wellness accessible. She holds counseling licenses in Georgia and Washington State and is certified in telemental health, professional supervision, and workplace mindfulness. Through her counseling and DEI work, Samantha helps individuals and organizations foster growth, inclusivity, and well-being in daily life.

Lateefah Watford, MD.

Kaiser Permanente Psychiatrist

In the third grade, Lateefah K. A. Watford, MD, developed a profound desire to help children struggling with emotional pain. At that young age, she decided that she would become a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist. In pursuit of her dream, Dr. Watford, a proud HBCU graduate, completed her undergraduate studies at Florida A&M University and received her medical degree from Morehouse School of Medicine. Dr. Watford completed her residency training at Indiana University and another fellowship in Forensic Psychiatry at Emory University.  
 
With more than 20 years of clinical practice in General, Child, Adolescent and Forensic Psychiatry, inclusive of over a decade of serving in leadership roles, she has left an indelible mark on the field of Psychiatry. Since 2011, Dr. Watford has been an integral part of the Behavioral Health Department of The Southeast Permanente Medical Group, formerly serving as the Chief of the department while providing compassionate Psychiatric care for patients of all ages. Dr. Watford, a wife & mother of 5 children, is an avid traveler and a self-care enthusiast. An eternal educator, Dr. Watford is an enthusiastic speaker seen on local and national television, in print and at local community events.  
 
Her journey is a testament to her commitment to empowering patients by providing compassionate care and providing them with the tools and guidance needed to assist them on their journey of growth and healing.