Events & Workshops
The Power of Purposeful Parenting
Roma Khetarpal in discussion with Kristin Bednarz on the topic of Mindfulness in Parenting and Communication.
This FREE online series titled The Power of Purposeful Parenting will feature 23 amazing experts, including Roma! Kristin is a licensed Physical Therapist and Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator who is truly passionate about creating a village of support for parents! As a mom of three little ones ages 3 and under (including a set of twins), she has experienced these same challenges you are facing each day. She has made it her mission to empower parents with the knowledge they need to allow them to feel more confident and calm, allowing them to feel deeply connected with their children during even the most challenging moments.
July 5, 2020 Launch Party on Facebook
Transforming Challenging Behavior Online Conference
Roma Khetarpal, Speaker Panel – with Julie Kurtz
May 2020
YPO Annual GCC Conference
Roma Khetarpal, Speaker: Mindful Parenting, the Key to Strong Relationships With Your Children
March 12, 2002
The Time-In Talks Podcast with Tejal Patel
Press the Reset Button on Poor Communication (With Your Kids)
January 7, 2020
Mindful Teaching Training
Swarthmore Friends Nursery School, Swarthmore, PA
October 23, 2019
Evolve with Dr. Shefali
Featuring Special Guest, Roma Khetarpal.
October 18 – 20, 2019, Long Beach, CA
Purchase tickets here: https://
Mindfulness and Emotional Intelligence Training for Classified Staff
Pleasant Valley School District, Camarillo, CA
August 27, 2019
Mindful Play Leaders’ Training for Paraeducators
Saugus Union School District, Santa Clarita, CA
September 26, 2018
November 1, 2018
March 20, 2019
Parent University at Brentwood School (Los Angeles)
Workshop on “Mindful and Conscious Parenting to Raise Connected Children” as part of the annual Parent University day.
January 26, 2019
Ask an Expert: Your Child Development Questions Answered
December 13, 2018
Transforming Toddlerhood with Devon Kuntzman
The only online conference dedicated solely to the needs and development of toddlers and their parents. It’s a free online conference gathering more than 25 of the world’s experts on toddler behavior, brain development, mindful parenting and family well-being.
November 7 – 11, 2018
GRANDparents Online Summit with Susan Stiffelman
Setting boundaries without hurting feelings • Offering support without offending • Dealing with “helpful advice” • Staying in touch from far away • Addressing issues of alienation • Multi-generational households • Grandparents raising grandkids • Helping children cope with loss • Paying for extras…or not • Step-grandparenting
Mindful Play Leaders’ Training
Workshop for Orange County Junior Lifeguard Instructors
June 16, 2018
Pinetree Community School
Coffee with the Principal, featuring special guest Roma Khetarpal
April 26, 2018
SCV Education Foundation
Teacher Tribute, Santa Clarita, CA
April 24, 2018
Wellness Collaborative
Keynote Speaker, Roma Khetarpal
Event Hosted by Sulpher Springs Union School District
April 24, 2018
The Great Parenting Show
Interview with Jacqueline Green
April 3, 2018
Mindful Bus Leaders’ Training
Sulpher Springs Union School District, Santa Clarita, CA
April 2, 2018
Mindful Play Leaders’ Administrators Training
Sulpher Springs Union School District, Santa Clarita, CA
January 16, 2018
Mindful Play Leaders’ Workshop
Sulpher Springs Union School District, Santa Clarita, CA
November 17, 2017
Parenting Workshop & Book Signing
Rancho Middle School, Irvine, CA
October 25, 2017
Evolve: The Conscious Way Summit with Dr. Shefali
Featuring Special Guest, Roma Khetarpal.
Event details and registration: https://drshefali.com/evolve-longbeach/
September 15 – 17, 2017 Long Beach, California
Happy, Relaxed Parenting Workshop
June 1, 8 & 15, 2017 – Valencia, California
Mindful Play Leaders’ Training
Workshop for Castaic Lake Junior Lifeguard Instructors
June 7, 2017
Online Positive Parenting Conference
Hosted by A Fine Parent with Guest Speaker, Roma Khetarpal: 5 Easy-to-Remember Non-Verbal Communication Skills That Will Make You a More Mindful Parent.
May 22 – 26 2017
HAPPY, RELAXED PARENTING WORKSHOP
April 13, 20& 27, 2017 – Valencia, California
Women Network Speaking Engagement
February 22, 2017
Mindful Play Leaders’ Training
Newhall School District, Newhall, California
January 13, 2017 – 8:30am
Happy, Relaxed Parenting Workshop
January 5, 12 & 19, 2017 – Valencia, California
MomTalk LA with Christine Carter
Roma Khetarpal guest hosts with Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
December 13, 2016
MomTalk LA with Dr. Tina Bryson, Ph.D.
Roma Khetarpal guest hosts with Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
October 14, 2016
Evolve: The Conscious Way Summit with Dr. Shefali
Featuring Special Guest, Roma Khetarpal.
Event details and registration: https://drshefali.com/evolve-nyc/
October 21 – 23, 2016 New York City
Warrior Mom Luncheon
Learn how to live with intent and be a happy, relaxed parent!
Special event luncheon with Mallika Chopra and Roma Khetarpal.
October 14, 2016 11:00am – 2:00pm
MomTalk LA
Roma Khetarpal guests with Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
October 14, 2016
MomTalk LA
Roma Khetarpal guests with Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
October 11, 2016
L.A. Parent Speaker Series
Connections: Conversations with Parenting Experts
Beverly Hills Public Library, 444 N. Rexford Drive, Beverly Hills, CA
Join us for the first event of this new speaker series as family experts discuss a wide range of parenting topics that will contribute to the growth of resilient, confident and happy children. Speakers: Roma Khetarpal, Pat Levitt, Ph.D., and Dawn A. Kurtz, Ph.D.
August 31, 2016, 7:00 pm
The Mindful Play Leader – Lead to Succeed Program
Saugus Union School District
Bringing science-supported tools of growth from the award-winning book The “Perfect” Parent to school play yards, the Mindful Play Leader – Lead to Succeed Program is a customized workshop designed to empower, teach, support, and equip campus supervisors with mindful communication and emotional management skills for the playground.
Mindful Play Leaders – Lead to Succeed Program
August 26, 2016, 9:00am
Mindful Play Leaders – Lead to Succeed for Activity Leaders
October 28, 2016, 9:00am
Mindful Play Leaders – Lead to Succeed for Site Supervisors
Session 1, November 15, 2016, 10:00am
Session 2, February 7, 2017, 10:00am
Newhall School District
Bringing science-supported tools of growth from the award-winning book The “Perfect” Parent to school play yards, the Mindful Play Leader – Lead to Succeed Program is a customized workshop designed to empower, teach, support, and equip Campus Supervisors and Site Assistants with mindful communication and emotional management skills for the playground.
Mindful Play Leaders – Lead to Succeed Program for Campus Supervisors
Session 1, August 15, 2016, 1:00pm
Session 2, September 2, 2016, 1:00pm
Session 3, October 7, 2016, 1:00pm
Session 4, November 4, 2016, 1:00pm
Session 5, February 3, 2017, 1:00pm
MomTalk LA with Mallika Chopra
Roma Khetarpal guest hosts with Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
July 27, 2016
MomTalk LA with Susan Stiffelman
Roma Khetarpal guest hosts for Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
June 22, 2016
Mindful Parenting Workshop
Boingo Wireless (in collaboration with Marino Wellness), Los Angeles, California
Roma Khetarpal will lead her mindful parenting workshop created from the tools in her award-winning book, The “Perfect” Parent.
June 21, 2016, 12:00 pm
MomTalk LA with Suzi Lula
Roma Khetarpal guest hosts for Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
June 15, 2016
MomTalk LA
Roma Khetarpal guest hosts for Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri on MomTalk LA.
June 8, 2016
The Power of Perception Podcast
Roma Khetarpal guests on Scott Golden’s Podcast.
May 6, 2016
The Mindful Play Leader – Lead to Succeed Program
Saugus Union School District, West Creek Academy, Valencia, CA
Bringing science-supported tools of growth from the award-winning book The “Perfect” Parent to school play yards, the Mindful Play Leader – Lead to Succeed Program is a customized workshop designed to empower, teach, support, and equip campus supervisors with mindful communication and emotional management skills for the playground.
Session 4, March 16, 2016, 8:00am – 4:00pm
Atomic Moms Podcast
Roma Khetarpal will be guest on the Atomic Moms podcast with host, Ellie Knaus
February 23, 2016
Mindful Parenting Workshop
St. Mary’s Montessori School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Roma Khetarpal will be leading a two-part parenting workshop created from the tools in her award winning book, The “Perfect” Parent.
February 10 & 17, 2016
Principal for a Day Event
Santa Clarita Valley Education Foundation, Santa Clarita, CA
Roma Khetarpal will be participating in this annual event.
February 5, 2016
The Mindful Teacher Training – Teach to Reach
St. Mary’s Montessori School, Fontana, CA
Roma Khetarpal will be leading a teachers workshop created from the tools in her award winning book, The “Perfect” Parent.
January 23, 2016
Celebration of Local Authors Event
Santa Clarita Public Library, Newhall, CA
Roma Khetarpal will appear as part of the 2016 Local Authors Event. This is a chance to meet-and-greet authors. She will be signing her book The “Perfect” Parent.
Saturday, January 16th from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Santa Clarita Public Library
24500 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA
MomTalk LA
Roma Khetarpal will be a guest on MomTalk LA with host, Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri.
January 11, 2016
Parenting Workshop
Berkeley Hall School, Los Angeles, CA
Roma Khetarpal will be leading a one-day parenting workshop created from the tools in her award winning book, The “Perfect” Parent.
December 10, 2015
Evolve: The Conscious Way with Dr. Shefali
Master of Ceremonies, Roma Khetarpal
Event details and registration: drshefali.com/deconstructing-parenthood-workshop/
Introduction to Parenting Workshop
St. Mary’s Montessori School, Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Roma Khetarpal will be leading an introduction to her parenting workshop and discussing her award winning book, The “Perfect” Parent.
November 16, 2015 at 6:30pm
MomTalk LA
Roma Khetarpal will be a guest on MomTalk LA with host, Dr. Nelly Farnoody-Zahiri.
November 9, 2015
Mini Parenting Workshop and Book Signing
Barnes & Noble, Valencia
Join us as we celebrate and explore the most important job you’ll ever do – parenting. Roma Khetarpal will be discussing her award winning book, The “Perfect” Parent, while hosting a mini workshop, addressing your questions, and signing her book. A percentage of sales will be donated to2020Mom.org. RSVP
August 1, 2015 from 11am – 12pm
Mindful Parenting, Mindful Eating: Sharing Healthy Eating Habits With Your Family
Whole Foods, Valencia
Roma Khetarpal will be discussing the connection between mindful parenting and mindful eating. Featuring raw food recipes by Jenny. RSVP is required and one attendee will win a Whole Foods Gift Basket including the book, The “Perfect” Parent, as well as a 30 minute coaching session with Roma. RSVP to sp.val.marketing@wholefoods.com
May 30, 2015 from 10am – 11am
Farm-to-Table Brunch and Silent Auction
Valencia Country Club
Roma Khetarpal will be co-hosting this 2020 Mom fundraising event. 2020 Mom is a Valencia based 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that is helping mothers and families ease into familihood through education and policy change around maternal mental health disorders like postpartum depression.
May 17, 2015 from 11am – 2pm
Children’s Montessori Center Parent Discussion
Children’s Montessori Center, Corona
Roma Khetarpal will be discussing and signing her book, The “Perfect” Parent.
May 7, 2015
Whole Foods Workshop and Book Signing
Whole Foods, Valencia
Roma Khetarpal will be discussing and signing her book, The “Perfect” Parent.
February 26th, 6pm – 7pm
Whole Foods, Valencia
24130 Valencia Boulevard
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
Barnes and Noble Book Signing
Barnes and Noble, Costa Mesa, CA
Roma Khetarpal will be discussing and signing her book, The “Perfect” Parent at Barnes and Noble.
Saturday, January 24th at 1pm
Barnes and Noble
901 B South Coast Drive
Ste 150 Metro Pointe at South Coast
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Celebration of Local Authors Event
Santa Clarita Public Library, Newhall, CA
Roma Khetarpal will appear as part of the Local Authors Event. This is a chance to meet-and-greet authors. She will be signing her book The “Perfect” Parent.
Saturday, January 17th from 10:00am – 3:00pm
Santa Clarita Public Library
24500 Main Street
Santa Clarita, CA
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Parenting Workshop & Book Signing
Barnes and Noble, Redlands, CA
October 25, 2014
Local Author’s Night
Barnes and Noble, Santa Clarita, CA
October 24, 2014
Barnes and Noble Discovery Day
Barnes and Noble, Ventura, CA
October 22, 2014
Educator’s Event
Barnes and Noble, Santa Clarita, CA
October 16, 2014
The “Perfect” Parent Book Launch
Barnes and Noble, Santa Clarita, CA