Dear Parents,
Welcome to October, a favorite season of changing leaves and pumpkin spice!
This week! RCSD Parent Education Series hosts Dr. Devorah Heitner, kids' media expert and founder of Raising Digital Natives, in #PandemicParenting: Helping Kids Thrive During Distance Learning (Online, October 8).
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).
NEW! 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're delighted to welcome 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).
With 9,500+ views, our Video Library (YouTube and Vimeo) has become a popular and trusted resource. Recent videos include Exploring the Community College Transfer Programs and The Anti-Racist Educator (available through 10/11).
And for the latest in parenting news, research, and events, join 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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Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
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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 |
NEW! 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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Redwood City School District
Online Events (Virtual)
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#PandemicParenting: Helping Kids Thrive During Distance Learning |
Thursday, October 8, 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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Baby Yoda Kitten Rescued from California Wildfire |
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Eating Spaghetti Ice Cream in Germany |
You don’t need a fork to eat this plate of spaghetti. Just a spoon will do! And that’s because it’s not actually spaghetti. It’s Spaghettieis—vanilla ice cream noodles topped with strawberry sauce and white chocolate shavings. Did we mention it’s served on a bed of whipped cream?
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The New Helicopter Parents Are on Zoom
With kids needing so much help in remote learning, we may be pushed to become the parents we never wanted to be.
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Welcome to e-learning, where some parents have become reluctant helicopters, circling their kids as they attempt to learn, helping them with their every move.
— The New York Times: Parenting
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Dear Teenagers, Here’s How to Protect Your Emotional Well-Being
Guidance for teenagers on staying steady in the turmoil of the pandemic.
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"These are incredibly difficult times that are emotionally taxing for everyone. But teenagers should not underestimate the value of their own special strengths."
— The New York Times: At Home
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The Anti-Racist Educator: Engaging Youth Through an Equity and Justice Framework - Dr. Victor Rios |
What does it mean to be an "Anti-Racist Educator"? This professional development webinar features Dr. Victor Rios, UCSB professor, TED Talk speaker, author, and national thought leader on at-opportunity youth. |
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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 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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“Becoming a mother forced me to have hope.” |
— Nefertiti Austin, author of "Motherhood So White: A Memoir of Race, Gender, and Parenting in America," mother of two |
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The Parent Education Series is an award-winning program that provides high-quality education to parents, students, teachers, clinicians, and community members.
Since 2006, our organization has reached over 80,000 attendees on critical issues — mental health, substance use, social media, college admission, and more — that impact the health, safety, and well-being of children and teens.
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