Dear Parents,

Coming this Thursday! Would you like to increase your student's academic motivation, resilience, and independence?


According to Stixrud and Johnson, a sense of control is the 'antidote to stress' for American kids impacted by social media, homework, and lack of sleep.

On February 27, we host an important evening with Joel Baum , Senior Director of Professional Development, Gender Spectrum , in Creating Gender Inclusive Environments for Children and Teens ( Woodside MUR ).

New venue! Join bestselling author Madeline Levine , PhD, in Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World . This special event is offered in partnership with Kepler's Literary Foundation (February 28, Kepler's Books ).

On March 5, we present another in our series of 'armchair conversations' with Alice Kleeman, former M-A College Advisor, Parenting Through the College Admission Process ( M-A PAC ). Alice will be joined by Jim Rawlins, University of Oregon .

How has Silicon Valley impacted the way we interact with social media? Join us on March 17 for a premier screening of LIKE: A Documentary About the Impact of Social Media On Our Lives ( Carlmont PAC ).

Look for NEW videos posted to our YouTube and Vimeo channels, and follow us on Instagram and Facebook  for the latest education news and events.

Hope to see you soon!



Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
Upcoming 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, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Ned Johnson, Test Prep Expert

Stixrud and Johnson combine cutting-edge brain science with insights from their work with families to make a radical case for giving kids more agency to unleash their full potential.

Thursday, January 30, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Menlo-Atherton High School
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
Parenting Through the College Admission Process
Alice Kleeman, former M-A College Advisor
Jim Rawlins, Director of Admissions, University of Oregon

Join us for a lively 'armchair conversation' with Alice Kleeman and Jim Rawlins, Director of Admissions at the University of Oregon (and dad extraordinaire).

Thursday, March 5, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Menlo-Atherton High School
M-A Performing Arts Center (PAC)
555 Middlefield Road, Atherton
Woodside High School
Creating Gender Inclusive Environments for Children and Teens
Joel Baum, MSW, Director of Professional Development, Gender Spectrum

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
LIKE is an IndieFlix Original documentary that explores the impact of social media on our kids' lives--and brains. Don't miss this year's must-see film! Film screening to be followed by a panel discussion.

Tuesday, March 17, 2020
7:00pm - 8:30pm
Carlmont High School
Performing Arts Center (PAC)
1400 Alameda de las Pulgas, Belmont
Community Partnerships
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives
William Stixrud, PhD, Clinical Neuropsychologist and Ned Johnson, Test Prep Expert

How can you increase your student's motivation, resilience, and independence? Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson offer expert advice on raising a "self-driven child."

Monday, January 27, 2020
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Las Lomitas Elementary School, Cano Hall
299 Alameda de las Pulgas, Atherton
Ready or Not: Preparing Our Kids to Thrive in an Uncertain and Rapidly Changing World
Dr. Madeline Levine , bestselling author of The Price of Privilege , shares a hopeful vision of how we can help our children embark on their futures with confidence. This special event is offered in partnership with Kepler's Literary Foundation .

NEW VENUE! Friday, February 28, 2020
7:30pm - 9:00pm
Kepler's Books
1010 El Camino Real, Menlo Park
In the News
Relationships Are Important. How Do We Build Them Effectively With Kids?
"A gigantic body of research shows that the relationships in a kid's life are like the roots of a tree," says Kent Pekel, CEO of the Search Institute. "When kids have strong roots they can grow, they can thrive, they can withstand the storms life throws at them." But many kids are growing up in soil that is not rich and may even have toxins in it. 

KQED: Mind/Shift
Community Resources
Get Into the Game: Safer Internet Day 2020
Come experience what your kids are doing online, and get into the game! A free event for kids, teens and their families, sponsored by My Digital TAT2 .

Tuesday, February 11, 2020
6:30pm - 8:30pm
TikTok Headquarters
250 Bryant Street, Mountain View
"Are You Ready?" Disaster Preparedness Class - Sequoia Healthcare District
Learn how you can become a part of our community-based disaster response team.
Sponsored by Sequoia Healthcare District and Redwood City Fire Department.

Thursday, March 12, 2020
6:30pm – 8:30pm
Sequoia Healthcare District
525 Veterans Boulevard
Redwood City, CA 94063
Parenting Quotes
"When I leave for work in the morning, my son gives me a running hug. So I walk out the door and even though I have this whole wonderful day ahead of me, I know for a fact that I've already had the best part of my day."
– Seth Meyers, talk show host, 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 —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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