Dear Parents,
Welcome to the first weekend of autumn! We can't wait for fall leaves and crisp, cooler days.
This week! Join a distinguished panel of teachers for an all-new event, Educators Weigh In: What Matters Most During COVID-19? Their answers may surprise you! (Online, September 30)
During COVID-19, many families are spending more time in the kitchen. Join Dr. Maya Adam, Stanford School of 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, offers Finding the Right School at the Right Price During COVID-19 (Online, October 16).
In addition, the 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).
With over 9,000 views, our Video Library (YouTube and Vimeo) has become a trusted resource. Recent videos include The Anti-Racist Educator and ComunicaciĂłn: Fortaleciendo relaciones entre padres e hijos.
You can follow us on social (Instagram and Facebook) for the latest parenting news, articles, and events!
Finally, we're thrilled to announce our new nonprofit, The Parent Venture. TPV will provide high-quality education to a broader 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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Educators Weigh In: What Matters Most During COVID-19? |
NEW! What really matters during COVID-19? A distinguished panel of educators weighs in on what kids—and parents!—need most during the pandemic. Their answers may surprise you!
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Family Nutrition: Optimizing Our Children's Relationship with Food |
Maya Adam, MD, is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Pediatrics, Stanford School of Medicine. Her teaching centers on maternal, child health and nutrition, and she is the author of "Food Love Family: A Practical Guide to Child Nutrition."
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 |
NEW! Lynn O’Shaughnessy is the is the founder of The College Solution, a resource to help families with teenagers become smart college shoppers as they search for schools, especially during COVID-19.
Friday, October 16, 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. PĂ©rez, 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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ANGST, Raising Awareness Around Anxiety - Panel Discussion |
Santa Clara County's Suicide Prevention Program hosts a screening of Angst, followed by a panel discussion with local experts, including Dr. Shashank Joshi.
Tuesday, September 29, 2020
5:00pm - 7:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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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, 45-Minute 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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Streaming Kindergarten on TikTok |
Want to know what teaching looks like in 2020? Teachers are posting videos of the extraordinary energy required keep young learners engaged and amused during distance learning! |
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Sharing Means Caring - Chunk the Groundhog |
Sharing means caring at Chunk Land! Believe it or not, they actually do share from time to time. We think this might be Nugget and Chibbles enjoying a little picnic time...Enjoy! The Chunks |
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How Burnout Became the Norm for American Parents
Overwhelmed and overworked parents are on the brink. They need to cut themselves some slack.
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This is parenting burnout, pandemic style: You’re managing the mental load of the household, while also making sure the masks are laundered, the Zoom schedules are followed, and figuring out how much screen time is necessary to just get through your day.
— The New York Times: Coronavirus
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SurveyMonkey Poll: COVID and the Return to School |
Despite the fact that middle school and high school students have grown up online, their negative impressions of remote learning indicate a strong preference for academics to take place in person rather than virtually.
— Common Sense Media
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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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Mental Health Support in Our Schools During COVID-19: Town Hall Meeting |
Sequoia Healthcare District offers a Community Town Hall to discuss how schools are responding to mental health concerns during COVID-19. This webinar is hosted by Pamela Kurtzman, CEO, and Dr. Karen Li, Director of School Health.
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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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"Be wary of saying or doing anything to a child that you would not do to another adult, whose good opinion and affection you valued.” |
— John Holt, American author and educator (How Children Fail; How Children Learn)
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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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