Dr. Devorah Heitner, digital media and technology expert, will speak at Mercer Island Parent Edge’s virtual presentation “#Pandemic Parenting: Helping Kids Thrive in Our Digital World” from 7-8:30 p.m. Oct. 14.

Heitner — author of “Screenwise” — will share practical advice and tips to help kids succeed in this new digital classroom and will discuss how parents can make this all a little easier on themselves, too.

Mercer Island Parent Edge, a nonprofit organization that is part of the Mercer Island School District PTSA, coordinates events and programs for parents, educators and the Island community.

People can register for the event at http://miparentedge.org/ by 5 p.m. the day prior to the program to receive a Zoom link.