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.

In January, we are thrilled to welcome Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson , co-authors of the award-winning book, The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives (January 30, M-A PAC ).

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.

As one of the most fundamental aspects of self, gender impacts everybody – particularly children and teens. Nonprofit Gender Spectrum’ s mission is to create a gender-inclusive world for all children and youth. 

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 ).

Coming to Carlmont in March, LIKE is the new IndieFlix Original documentary about the impact of social media on our lives. LIKE is this year's "not-to-be missed" film, so get your tickets today! (March 17, Carlmont PAC ).

To learn more about vaping and e-cigarettes, see the Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) - 2019 Fall Newsletter from Sequoia Healthcare District (links below).

New videos are posted to our YouTube and Vimeo channels! Watch Charlie Appelstein in "No Such Thing as a Bad Kid" and Richard Ceballos, 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 journalism.

Wishing you a happy and healthy festive season!



Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
Upcoming 2019-2020 Events
Menlo-Atherton High School
The Self-Driven Child: The Science
and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
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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Woodside High School
Joel Baum, M.S., Gender Spectrum
Creating Gender Inclusive Environments for Children and Teens
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
Carlmont High School
LIKE: A Documentary About the Impact of Social Media On Our Lives
Film Screening & Panel Discussion
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
In the News
Looking for College in All the Wrong Places: How to Help Students Discover What Matters
Challenge Success , Stanford Graduate School of Education, announced the results of its study, A Fit Over Rankings, Why College Engagement Matters More Than Selectivity . They found that what students do in college matters much more than where they go. Engagement in academic and campus community is key, and identifying what matters most to students  elevates the college search process .

— EdSurge: Student Success
Community Events
Back by popular demand, acclaimed youth care expert Charlie Appelstein, MSW, shares his humor and practical strategies for creating learning environments that are focused on strength-building and positive parenting techniques.
Charlie Appelstein, MSW
No Such Thing as a Bad Kid: Using a Positive, Strength-Based Approach for Effective Parenting
Tuesday, December 10, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
Allen Elementary School
875 Angus Ave W, San Bruno
Register here
 
Wednesday, December 11, 6:30pm - 8:00pm
San Carlos School District
District Office, 1200 Industrial Rd, San Carlos
Register here
 
Thursday, December 12. 6:00 - 7:30pm (Dinner - 5:30-6:30 PM; Childcare available)
Taylor Middle School
850 Taylor Blvd, Millbrae
Register here
Health Connected
Parent Talk - Being an Askable Adult
Parents of children ages 10-15 come together for an interactive workshop to explore the why, what, when, and how of talking to young people about sexual health.

Tuesday, December 3, 2019
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Health Connected Campus
(E.P.A. Educational Center)
763 Green Street
East Palo Alto
Community Resources
Sequoia Healthcare District
Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) - 2019 Fall Newsletter
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.

Link to English version
Link to Spanish version
Parenting Quotes
“You have brains in your head, you have feet in your shoes, you can steer yourself in any direction you choose.”
– Dr. Seuss, children's author, illustrator, poet, screenwriter, animator and filmmaker
Mission
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 — mental health, substance use, sexual health, social media, and more — 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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