Dear Parents,
Happy Holidays!
The Parent Education Series
has great events coming up this winter, so we look forward to seeing you in the New Year 2020.
According to Stixrud and Johnson, a sense of control is the
'antidote to stress'
for American kids impacted by social media, demanding homework, and lack of sleep.
In February, we are proud to host
Joel Baum
, Senior Director of Professional Development at
Gender Spectrum
,
in
Creating Gender Inclusive Environments for Children and Teens
(February 27,
Woodside MUR
).
NEW videos are posted to our
YouTube
and
Vimeo
channels! Watch Charlie Appelstein in
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid
and Richard Ceballos, Stanford Tobacco Prevention Toolkit, in
What's All the Buzz with JUUL & Similar Vape Devices?
And follow us on social media
–
Instagram
and
Facebook
–
for the latest in parenting news, research, and events.
Wishing you a warm, happy, and relaxing Winter Break!
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Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
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Upcoming 2019-2020 Events
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The Parent Education Mini-Series
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Raising a Resilient Learner
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The Resilient Learner
is an integrated approach to learning that can help children and teens flourish – both in school and outside of school.
Thursday, January 16, 2020
10:00am - 11:30am
Sequoia Union High School District Office, Birch Room
480 James Avenue, Redwood City
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Menlo-Atherton High School
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The Self-Driven Child: The Science
and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
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William Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson,
Co-Authors
The Self-Driven Child
offers cutting-edge brain science, the latest discoveries in behavioral therapy, and case studies drawn from thousands of kids and teens to teach you how to set your child on the real road to success
Thursday, January 30, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Menlo-Atherton High School
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
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Creating Gender Inclusive Environments for Children and Teens
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Gender is one of the fundamental aspects
of the developing self. The mission of nonprofit
Gender Spectrum
is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth.
Thursday, February 27, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Woodside High School
Multi-Use Room (MUR)
199 Churchill Avenue, Woodside
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LIKE: A Documentary About the Impact of Social Media On Our Lives
Film Screening & Panel Discussion
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LIKE
is a new IndieFlix Original documentary
film that explores the impact of social media on our kids' lives--and brains.
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Carlmont High School
Performing Arts Center (PAC)
1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
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Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
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Madeline Levine, PhD
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psychologist and bestselling author of
The Price of Privilege
and
Teach Your Children Well
This special event
is offered in partnership with
Kepler's Literary Foundation.
Dr. Levine shares a hopeful vision of how we can help our children embark on their futures with confidence.
Friday, February 28, 2020
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Menlo-Atherton High School
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
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Why You Should Teach Your Kids to Cook
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It’s been said that good cooking is an art form. The truth is, it’s much more than that. It’s a way to teach kids vital 21st century skills, such as critical thinking, creativity and collaboration. It invites kids to make connections to the broader world by asking, “Where does our food come from?”
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TIME: Parenting
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Sequoia Healthcare District
Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) - 2019 Fall Newsletter
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Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) is based on the belief that good health
is necessary for academic success and schools are an ideal venue for public health interventions.
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"Teach your kid to make their own way. To follow their interests, make their own path. I wrote my first Broadway musical, In the Heights, because I wanted a future in theater and I didn't see a place for myself. So I wrote one."
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– Lin-Manuel Miranda,
American composer, singer, actor, and playwright, father of two
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The Parent Education Series
is an award-winning program that
provides professional, high-quality education to parents, students, educators, and community members.
Since 2006, our organization has reached over
70,000 attendees
on critical issues
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mental health, substance use, sexual health, social media, and more
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that impact the
health, safety, and well-being
of children and teens.
Questions? Contact
Charlene Margot
, M.A.,
Founder and Director, The Parent Education Series.
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