Dear Parents,
While school plans for re-opening remain uncertain,
The Parent Education Series
will continue to provide education virtually through 2020.
On July 15, we hosted a distinguished panel of experts -- Julie Lythcott-Haims, Donald Grant, Eric Abrams, Kareem Graham -- to address an important and timely topic,
Talking to Your Kids About Race: A (Virtual) Conversation
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This event attracted almost 800 attendees from across the nation and as far away as Dublin, Ireland!
Here is a link
to the NEW video of our conversation.
Coming this week! On
Thursday, June 23
, we offer an enlightening discussion with community college experts Bernie Day, Cleve Freeman, and Modesta Garcia:
What Now?
Exploring the Community College Transfer Program
(
July 23, Online
).
Just added! We welcome
Anya Kamenetz
, NPR education correspondent, and
Alicia Blum-Ross, PhD
, digital parenting expert, in
Better Digital Parenting: Research-based Strategies for Unprecedented Times
(
July 30, Online
).
In addition, The Parent Education Series is pleased to sponsor a back-to-school series with noted author, educator, and speaker
Ana Homayoun
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See details below.
TPV will provide more high-quality parent education, while extending the reach of
The Parent Education Series
to a broader range of families and communities.
Wishing you all a happy, safe, and healthy summer!
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Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
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What Now? Exploring the Community College Transfer Program
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Universities eagerly admit community college transfer students because of their excellent preparation and performance. Discover how community colleges can help students expand their transfer opportunities and options.
Wednesday, July 23, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Better Digital Parenting:
Research-Based Strategies for Unprecedented Times
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In this brass-tacks session,
Alicia Blum-Ross, PhD
(
Parenting For A Digital Future
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Anya Kamenetz
(
The Art of Screen Time
) will guide your practices around screens in ways that fit your family's unique values and needs.
Thursday, July 30, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Spanish - Parent Forum #3
¿Ahora Qué Sigue? Ayude a Su Hijo a Adaptarse A Los Cambios (En la Escuela)
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Les servirá para saber cómo apoyar a los niños en el confinamiento, con los cambios del año escolar. ¡Los papás y las mamás, cuidadores y familiares no están solos! Es gratis.
Miercoles, 22 de julio, 2020
10:00am - 11:00am
Online Event (Webinar)
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This Girl's Viral Reaction to
Phillipa Soo in Hamilton Proves Representation Matters
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Representation matters. Actress
Phillipa Soo
, who plays Eliza in Broadway's
Hamilton
, tweeted a heartwarming video of a young Asian girl watching Soo singing "Helpless." Pointing at the screen, little Jenna exclaims, "It's me!"
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Community Events (Virtual)
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A Healthy Approach to College Admissions: An Interactive Webinar
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College admissions can be a source of stress and anxiety for students and parents alike. With the pandemic inserting more uncertainty,
Challenge Success
offers a live, interactive webinar hosted by
Dr. Denise Pope.
Thursday, August 6, 2020
5:00pm - 6:15pm PT
Online Event (Webinar)
Registration
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$10
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COVID-19 and College Applications
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Wondering how COVID-19 will affect the college application process? Join noted author and educator
Ana Homayoun
as she offers practical, real-time advice. Free admission.
Thursday, July 23, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Parenting in Place: Helping Families Thrive in Challenging Times
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The Parent Education Series is proud to co-sponsor a group of national experts (authors, educators, neuroscientists) offering a special 9-week
Masterclass series
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Parenting in Place
. Please join us! Registration fee applies.
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A Family Guide to Covid:
Questions & Answers for Parents, Grandparents, and Children
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In
A Family Guide to Covid
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Dr. William Haseltine,
Harvard Medical School, answers tough questions about Covid-19 honestly, with equal measures of clarity and compassion.
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Willows in the Wind
Parent Support Groups
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Willows in the Wind
is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization that supports parents with children, teens, and young adults in potentially high-risk situations. Willows is run entirely by volunteers, and funded by parent donations. To learn more, contact
Jan Rao
,
(650) 868-1988,
jrao@willowsinthewind.com
Thursday, August 9, 2020
1:00pm - 3:30pm
Congregation Beth Am, Room #16
26790 Arastradero Road, Los Altos
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Kids Feel Pandemic Stress Too. Here's How To Help Them Thrive
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As the pandemic continues, children are still mostly at home. Summer activities are canceled or up in the air, and many children are suffering confusion and stress. Parents may be stressed themselves, but here are some ideas to help your kids feel better.
— NPR/KQED: The Coronavirus Crisis
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Coronavirus Tests Can Be Scary for Kids. Here’s How to Make Them Easier.
A nasal swab is invasive and uncomfortable for anyone. For children, knowing what to expect can help ease the anxiety.
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Testing children for coronavirus is becoming more prevalent as states reopen, posing challenges for parents, caregivers and medical providers: “With schools looking at different models for opening, these tests are going to be a very common experience for children."
— The New York Times: Parenting
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Introducing The Parent Venture!
Because parenting is a growth opportunity...
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The Parent Venture
is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to providing high-quality education for parents, students, teachers, clinicians, and community members.
TPV
will extend the reach of
The Parent Education Series
to more parents and community members.
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3 Ways Parents Can Help Their Overwhelmed Student (from a former Stanford academic coach)
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Talking to Your Kids About Race: A (Virtual Conversation)
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How should parents talk to their children and teens about race? In this video, we bring together a distinguished panel of experts --
Julie Lythcott-Haims, Donald Grant, Eric Abrams, Kareem Graham
--
to address this question, and to offer insights into an often difficult, fraught subject - race in America.
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Balancing Screen Time, Unplugged Time, and Well-Being
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In this virtual workshop, youth media expert
Devorah Heitner, PhD
explores the social-emotional components of "screen time" vs. "unplugged time" during this unusual period in family life. Dr. Heitner is the author of
Screenwise
and the founder of
Raising Digital Natives
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"Do not get lost in a sea of despair. Be hopeful, be optimistic. Never, ever be afraid to make some noise and get in good trouble, necessary trouble."
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— Rep. John Lewis, American civil rights leader, U.S. Representative (
Georgia),
father of one
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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, sexual health, social media, and more — that impact the
health, safety, and well-being
of children and teens.
Our
Video Library
has been viewed over
7,600 times, including 2,000+ views
since COVID-19. Free videos are available on our
YouTube
and
Vimeo
channels.
Questions? Contact
Charlene Margot
, M.A., Founder and CEO, The Parent Education Series. For more information, visit
The Parent Venture
website,
parentventure.org
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