Dear Parents,
Welcome to October, the season of Halloween, colorful leaves, and pumpkin spice!
THIS WEEK! During COVID-19, many families are spending more time in the kitchen. Join Dr. Maya Adam, Stanford Medicine, for Family Nutrition: Optimizing Our Children's Relationship with Food (Online, October 14).
How will the pandemic impact the cost of college? Lynn O'Shaughnessy, higher-ed financial expert, presents Finding the Right School at the Right Price During COVID-19 (Online, October 16).
Trying to offer support when your child seems upset or stressed can feel like tiptoeing through a minefield. Join Eran Magen, PhD, for Navigating Emotionally-Intense Conversations with Your Child or Teen (Online, October 22).
On October 29, we reprise the conversation between Dr. Angel B. Pérez, CEO of NACAC, and Alice Kleeman, retired M-A College Advisor, in The Future of College Admission: More Questions, A Range of Answers? (Online).
In November, we continue our series on race and racism in America. Dr. Donald Grant, a panelist in Talking to Your Kids About Race, presents Having Courageous Conversations About Race and Systemic Racism (Online, November 4).
In addition, Dr. Grant will offer a K-8 version of his talk for Redwood City School District families on Friday, November 6 (Online). Open to the community!

With over 9,600 views, our Video Library has become a trusted resource. Videos of recent events include Educators Weigh In: What Matters Most During COVID-19? and Exploring the Community College Transfer Programs.
And for the latest in parenting news, research, and events, follow us on social media, including Instagram and Facebook!
Finally, we're thrilled to announce our new nonprofit, The Parent Venture! TPV will provide high-quality education to a broad range of families and communities.
Warm regards,
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Upcoming 2020 - 2021 Events |
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Family Nutrition: Optimizing Our Children's Relationship with Food |
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Finding the Right School at the Right Price During COVID-19 |
Friday, October 16, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Navigating Emotionally-Intense Conversations with Your Child or Teen |
In this interactive webinar with Dr. Eran Magen, you'll learn how to be more effective and comfortable offering emotional support when your child is experiencing strong emotions such as stress, frustration, anxiety, or anger.
Thursday, October 22, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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The Future of College Admission: More Questions, A Range of Answers? |
Dr. Angel B. Pérez, CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), joins Alice Kleeman, retired M-A College Advisor, for a wide-ranging interview on college admission issues and trends, in light of the uncertainty introduced by COVID-19.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Having Courageous Conversations About Race and Systemic Racism |
NEW! Join Donald Grant, PhD, for a "Courageous Conversation" about Race and Systemic Racism in America today. Learn how to be a disruptor of anti-Black racism and discrimination by increasing your knowledge and empathic awareness.
Wednesday, November 4, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Redwood City School District
Online Events (Virtual)
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Having Courageous Conversations About Race and Systemic Racism |
NEW! Join Donald Grant, PhD, for a "Courageous Conversation" about Race and Systemic Racism in America today. Learn how to be a disruptor of anti-Black racism and discrimination by increasing your knowledge and empathic awareness.
Friday, November 6, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Community Events (Virtual) |
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ReVision 2020 - Challenge Success Fall Fundraiser & Parent Education Event |
Join Challenge Success co-founders Dr. Denise Pope, Dr. Madeline Levine, and keynote speaker Lori Gottlieb, author of Maybe You Should Talk to Someone, to explore a vision for the future that focuses on connection, well-being, and meaningful school reform. Tickets are free!
Friday, October 23, 2020
11:00am - 11:45am, Livestream
Online Event (Meeting)
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Young Voter's Guide to Social Media and the News |
Many young adults say they have a hard time finding unbiased information about issues and candidates. Use this guide to cut through the election season hype and get the info you need! |
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Hamilton Cast on National Voter Registration Day |
Message from Lin-Manuel Miranda and @hamiltonmusical cast members: Don't throw away your shot this election season! Check out their special #VoteReady message and get registered and ready to vote.
#whenweallvote
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A Fold Apart: Origamist Robert Lang’s Incredible Paper Creations |
NASA physicist Robert Lang, Stanford MS, literally shaped how we see the stars with his dexterous hands. How, you might ask? Paper.
Lang’s origami skills fold reality in new ways, and his application of space program-level physics to the traditional Japanese art form have pushed both disciplines in new and groundbreaking directions. Amazing!
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Should kids go trick-or-treating during a pandemic? Experts share their advice. |
Should we let kids go trick-or-treating during the pandemic? With COVID-19 numbers ticking up, how should parents handle eager children who crave old-fashioned fun and normalcy during Halloween?
— The Washington Post: On Parenting
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Are the kids all right? Supporting your teen's mental health through Covid-19 |
With so many struggling right now, it's a vital time to offer support to the children and teens in your life. Here's how to start, how to teach resilience, and warning signs that might signal your child needs extra help.
— CNN Health: Parenting
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#PandemicParenting: Helping Kids Thrive During COVID-19 |
An expert on young people’s relationship with digital media and technology, Dr. Devorah Heitner is the author of Screenwise: Helping Kids Thrive (and Survive) in Their Digital World and the founder of Raising Digital Natives.
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Exploring the Community College Transfer Programs |
In this webinar, discover how community colleges can help students expand their transfer opportunities and options. Special thanks to presenters Cleve Freeman (Foothill College) and Bernie Day!
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Announcing The Parent Venture!
Because parenting is a growth opportunity...
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The Parent Venture is a nonprofit organization dedicated to providing high-quality education for parents, students, educators, clinicians, and community members.
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"We should appreciate the beauty in diversity. It would be a boring world, if every flower were the same shape, color, and size." |
— Muhammed Ali, American professional boxer, activist, and philanthropist, father of four |
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