Northwest parenting resource, ParentMap, has announced the lineup for its annual parent-lecture series with two of the forums set for the Bellevue area.

As in past years, The New York Times bestselling author Dr. John Gottman will present two lectures; one on marriage and one on raising children. Also presenting in 2011, Dr. Laura Kastner and Dr. Michael Riera; local educator Julie Metzger; and author Dr. Christine Campbell.

“This year’s lineup’s got it all!” says ParentMap publisher Alayne Sulkin. “People with babies and people with teenager will all find something of interest in our series.”

All events are from 7-9 p.m. Tickets are available in advance at parentmap.com/lectures.

Here’s the lineup:

Wednesday, March 2

Washington Cathedral, Redmond

12300 Woodinville Redmond Rd.

Dr. John Gottman: “Raising an Emotionally Intelligent Child”

Wednesday, March 16

Stroum Jewish Community Center, Mercer Island

3801 E. Mercer Way

Melissa Borden and Tim Bennet: “You’re Not the Boss of Me! The Charms and Challenges of Raising Healthy Boys.”

*Childcare available.

Wednesday, March 23

Town Hall, Seattle

1119 Eighth Ave.

Dr. Michael Riera: “Uncommon Sense for Parenting Tweens and Teens”

Wednesday, April 13

Meydenbauer Center Theater

11100 N. Sixth St., Bellevue

Julie Metzger: “From Barbie to Bieber: Parenting Growing Girls”

Tuesday, April 26

St. Thomas School

8300 N.E. 12th St., Medina

Dr. Laura Kastner: “Twenty-Six Crucial Tools for Parents”

Wednesday, May 4

Town Hall Seattle

1119 Eighth Ave.

Dr. John Gottman: “Trust and Betrayal: Making Marriage Work”

Tuesday, May 10

Seattle Children’s Theatre

201 Thomas St., Seattle

Dr. Christine Carter: “Raising Happiness”

Now through March 1, those who purchase tickets to six of the forums will get the seventh lecture free. Single tickets are $20.

More information is available at www.parentmap.com/lectures.