Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome September! By now, most of you are settling into back-to-school routines, looking forward to cooler days, autumn leaves, and fall activities.
NEW! Sequoia Healthcare District hosts a special Town Hall meeting, Disaster Preparedness: Fire Safety & Prevention, with Deputy Fire Chief Jonathan Cox (CAL FIRE) and Red Cross volunteer Barbara Wood (September 14, Online).
This week! How can our young athletes enjoy sports, while staying healthy and balanced? Steve Smith, PhD, UCSB, clinical and sports psychologist, presents “The Twisties”: Youth Sports, Competition, and Mental Health (September 15, Online).
Thinking about college? Frank Bruni, author of Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be, joins Alice Kleeman, award-winning former college advisor, in Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience (September 22, Online).
September is Suicide Prevention Month. Join San Mateo County Health, Sequoia Healthcare District, StarVista, and The Parent Venture for #ReachOut: Community Resources for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention (September 28, Online)
Will the pandemic impact children's learning? Anya Kamenetz, NPR education correspondent, previews her upcoming book, The Stolen Year: How America's Covid Response Failed Children, and How We Can Fix It (September 29, Online).
Save the date! The Parent Venture, the nonprofit organization that produces The Parent Education Series, is holding its inaugural fundraiser on Friday, November 5, 12:00pm (Live Online). Shhh...speakers to be announced soon!
Stay safe and well,
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Charlene Margot, MA
Co-Founder and CEO
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Upcoming 2021 - 2022 Events |
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Disaster Preparedness: Fire Safety & Prevention (Town Hall) |
NEW! Sequoia Healthcare District hosts a Town Hall with Jonathan Cox, Deputy Fire Chief, CAL FIRE; Barbara Wood, Red Cross volunteer; and Carole Groom, San Mateo County Board of Supervisors.
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
6:00pm – 7:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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"The Twisties”: Youth Sports, Competition, and Mental Health |
WEDNESDAY! Steve Smith, PhD, clinical and sports psychologist, UC Santa Barbara, will discuss how youth sports impact student mental health and well-being. Applicable for athletes of all ages!
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience |
SPECIAL EVENT! Frank Bruni, NY Times columnist, author of Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be, and endowed professor, Duke University, joins Alice Kleeman, award-winning former college advisor, for a conversation on maximizing students' college experience.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
5:00pm – 6:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Thursday, September 23, 2021
5:00pm – 6:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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#ReachOut: Community Resources for Mental Health and Suicide Prevention |
September is Suicide Prevention Month. San Mateo County Health, Sequoia Healthcare District, StarVista, and The Parent Venture will address youth mental health and suicide prevention.
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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The Stolen Year: How America's Covid Response Failed Kids, and How We Can Fix It |
In her upcoming book, The Stolen Year: How America's Covid Response Failed Children, and How We Can Help, NPR education correspondent Anya Kamenetz uncovers the impact of the pandemic on children's learning and mental health.
Wednesday, September 29, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Live PHCD/SMUHSD Event (Virtual) |
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Sponsored by Peninsula Health Care District and San Mateo Union High School District.
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What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation |
NEW! In their new book, What Do You Say?, national bestselling authors Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson tackle thorny parenting topics like technology, stress tolerance, homework, and motivation.
Thursday, October 7, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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What Gives You Hope? Parenting with Confidence and Optimism in an Uncertain World |
Help us help YOU! The Parent Venture announces its inaugural fundraising event with three national thought leaders. Please join us for this special event!
Friday, November 5, 2021
12:00pm – 1:00pm PST
Live Event (Webinar)
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ROOTED in Criminal Justice Reform: Transforming Reentry (Pacific Oaks) |
Pacific Oaks College Anti-Bias Education Series presents a discussion on transforming the criminal justice system to support a successful transition from incarceration to rejoining the community.
Friday, September 17, 2021
2:00pm – 5:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Baby Goats Have Fun Sliding |
As parents, we know that life has its ups and downs! Meet Mini Man and Betty Boo (@burtieboots), two young, carefree goats who just just love kidding around. #goatfun
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