Dear Parents,
Fall is in the air, and we look forward to a change of seasons!
THIS WEEK! On Thursday, September 24, we reprise the popular event, Exploring the Community College Transfer Programs, with community college experts Bernie Day and Cleve Freeman (Online). A great option for college-bound students!
The Parent Forum, a virtual parent discussion group, returns this fall, with new series in English and Spanish. Parent Forum (English) #3 with Dr. Eran Magen is FULL (Online, September 25), but look for future groups in October and December.
NEW! Join a distinguished panel of teachers for an all-new event, Educators Weigh In: What Matters Most During COVID-19? If you're thinking pre-reading and algebra, their answers may surprise you! (Online, September 30)
On October 14, Dr. Maya Adam, Stanford School of Medicine, presents Family Nutrition: Optimizing Our Children's Relationship with Food. This webinar is part of The Parent Education Mini-Series focused on health and wellness (Online).
We're honored to welcome Dr. Angel B. PĂ©rez, CEO of NACAC, and Alice Kleeman, retired M-A College Advisor, in The Future of College Admission: More Questions, A Range of Answers? (Online, October 29).
With 9,000+ views, our Video Library (YouTube and Vimeo) has become a trusted resource. Recent videos include Mental Health Support in Our Schools During COVID-19 and How to Give Kids a Sense of Routine and Stability in a Pandemic School Year.
And for the latest in parenting news, articles, and research, follow us on social— Instagram and Facebook—with new posts daily!
Finally, we're excited to announce our new nonprofit organization, The Parent Venture. TPV will provide high-quality parent and community education to a broader range of families and communities.
Wishing you all a happy and safe September!
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Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
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Upcoming 2020 - 2021 Events |
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Exploring the Community College Transfer Programs |
NEW! Universities eagerly admit community college transfer students because of their excellent preparation and performance. Discover how community colleges can help students expand their transfer opportunities.
Thursday, September 24, 2020
5:00pm - 6:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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The Parent Forum #3 (English) |
Join us for a new Parent Forum with Eran Magen, PhD, founder of The Center for Supportive Relationships. This series of (virtual) parent discussion groups will focus on parent-child communication and relationships.
Friday, September 25, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Meeting)
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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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The Future of College Admission: More Questions, A Range of Answers? |
Dr. Angel B. PĂ©rez, new CEO of the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC), joins Alice Kleeman, retired M-A College Advisor, for a wide-ranging interview on a variety of 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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Community Events (Virtual) |
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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 Dr. Lori Gottlieb, psychotherapist and 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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Anti-Racism Resources from Julie Lythcott-Haims, NY Times Bestselling Author |
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Queer & Thriving: What We Need to Know from Research to Support Resilience Among LGBTQ+ Teens and Young Adults |
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12 Finalists Announced for National Toy Hall of Fame |
I'm voting for Lite-Brite! Twelve toy finalists will compete for entry into the National Toy Hall of Fame. This year's finalists include: Baby Nancy, Bingo, Breyer Horses, Jenga, Lite-Brite, Masters of the Universe, My Little Pony, Risk, sidewalk chalk, Sorry!, Tamagotchi, and Yahtzee.
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Guy Edits Disney Characters Into His Photos |
Children and adults love Disney cartoons and movies! Samuel MB, artist, actor, and primary school teacher, mixes fantasy and reality by placing popular Disney characters in his photos, making it appear that he's hanging out with Simba, Ariel, Hercules, and many more.
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For School Outbreaks, It’s When, Not If
That’s frightening. But a case at your child’s school does not mean you should panic.
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The coronavirus is unpredictable, but one thing seems certain in this back-to-school season: Outbreaks will appear in many K-12 schools as they reopen. That inevitability can feel frightening. But a case at your child’s school does not mean you should panic.
— The New York Times: School Reopenings
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How to help siblings get along better |
Given the enforced proximity that is still a reality for many as a COVID-19 winter approaches, a game plan to improve sibling relationships could be a lifesaver for struggling parents tired of snarled insults and hurled objects.
— CNN Health: Parenting
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How to Give Kids a Sense of Routine and Stability in a Pandemic School Year |
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Mental Health Support in Our Schools During COVID-19: Town Hall Meeting |
Sequoia Healthcare District hosts a Community Town Hall to discuss how schools are responding to mental health concerns related to the COVID-19 pandemic. This informational 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. TPV will extend The Parent Education Series programming to more parents and community members.
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"Women will only have true equality when men share with them the responsibility of bringing up the next generation." |
— Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Associate Justice of the Supreme Court of the United States, mother of two (March 15, 1933 - September 18, 2020) |
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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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