Dear Parents,
On September 26, we offer a premier screening of
LIKE,
the powerful new
IndieFlix
Original documentary
that explores the effects of social media on our lives. Don't miss this exclusive showing! (
Woodside PAC
).
Maria Furtado
, Executive Director of
Colleges that Change Lives
, returns for a lively and insightful discussion on
The Good,The Bad, and The OMG of College Admission
(
Sequoia,
October 17).
Mark your calendars!
In October, we present two San Mateo County-wide events featuring youth expert
Charlie Appelstein
in
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Using a Positive, Strength-Based Approach for Effective Parenting
(
Mills Theater
, October 23;
M-A PAC
, October 24).
To stay up-to-date with The Parent Education Series, follow us on
Instagram
and
Facebook,
and check out videos of popular events on
YouTube
and
Vimeo
.
We look forward to seeing you this fall!
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Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and Director
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Upcoming 2019-2020 Events
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Menlo-Atherton High School
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Terri Givens, PhD
Making the Transition to College: An Insider's Guide to the Higher Education Experience
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Join Dr. Terri Givens, higher education expert, founder and CEO of The Center for Higher Education Leadership, for an insider's view of the college experience.
Thursday, September 19, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Menlo-Atherton High School
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
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Know Your Rights, Know the Law: Sex, Bullying, and Social Media
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Since 2013,
Skadden
has offered
Know Your Rights, Know the Law: Sex, Bullying, and Social Media,
a workshop for parents and teens with legal and practical information regarding the sharing of information on social media.
Thursday, November 7, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Menlo-Atherton High School
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
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LIKE - IndieFlix Original Documentary Production
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Join us for a premier screening of
LIKE,
the new IndieFlix Original documentary by the filmmakers of
ANGST. LIKE
explores the effects of technology and social media on the brain. Only showing this fall!
Thursday, September 26, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woodside High School
Performing Arts Center (PAC)
199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside
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The Good, The Bad, and The OMG of College Admission
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Thursday, October 17, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Sequoia High School
Carrington Hall
1201 Brewster Avenue, Redwood City
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Charlie Appelstein, MSW
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
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Join us for two San Mateo County-wide parent and community education events
featuring
Charlie Appelstein, MSW
,
international youth care expert, based on his book,
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid.
Wednesday, October 23, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Mills High School
Mills Theater
400 Murchison Drive, Millbrae
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Charlie Appelstein, MSW
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
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Thursday, October 24, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Menlo-Atherton High School
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
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How to Help Your Child Succeed at School
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In the high-pressure, high-stakes game of school, it can be difficult to know which parenting strategies really promote learning. A successful experience in school is not only about report cards. Ideally your child will learn how to learn, retain information, think independently, ask questions and develop an increasing sense of competence.
—
The New York Times: Smarter Living
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Challenge Success - 16th Annual Parent Education Evening
Kids Under Pressure and What We Can Do About It
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Join
Challenge Success
co-founders
Dr. Madeline Levine, Dr. Denise Pope, and keynote speaker Dr. Lisa Damour to learn how families and schools can support kids to lead balanced and fulfilling lives.
Friday, September 27, 2019
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Stanford University
Memorial Auditorium
551 Serra Mall, Stanford
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The Years that Matter Most: How College Makes or Breaks Us
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Paul Tough
,
New York Times
bestselling author of
How Children Succeed: Grit, Curiosity, and the Hidden Power of Character
and
Helping Children Succeed
Does college still work? Is our system of higher education fair? And how can we help more young Americans achieve success? From the best-selling author of How Children Succeed, a powerful, mind-changing inquiry into higher education in the United States.
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"When I leave for work in the morning, my son gives me a running hug. So I walk out the door and even though I have this whole wonderful day ahead of me, I know for a fact that I've already had the best part of my day."
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Seth Meyers, Talk Show Host, Father of Two
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The Parent Education Series
provides professional, high-quality education to parents, students, educators, and community members in Silicon Valley.
Since 2006, our organization has reached over 50,000 attendees on critical issues
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mental health, substance misuse, social media, and more
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that impact the health and well-being of children and teens.
Questions? Contact
Charlene Margot
, M.A.,
Founder and Director, The Parent Education Series.
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Stay up-to-date on The Parent Education Series by visiting us on
Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and Vimeo!
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