Dear Parents,
We hope you are staying safe and well! Our thoughts are with everyone impacted by the CA wildfires, particularly in San Mateo County.
In October, we're proud to host Dr. Angel B. PĂ©rez, new 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).
The Parent Forum returns this fall, with new series in English and Spanish. View the last Parent Forum (Spanish) here, or register for Parent Forum #3 (English) with Dr. Eran Magen (Online, September 25).
With over 9,000 views, our Video Library (YouTube and Vimeo) has become a trusted resource for parents. Recent videos feature presentations on Community College Transfer Programs; Better Digital Parenting; and Talking to Your Kids About Race.
And for the latest in parenting news, research, and events, follow us on Instagram and Facebook, with new posts daily!
Finally, we're delighted to announce the launch of our new nonprofit organization, The Parent Venture. Check out our new website! TPV will provide high-quality parent education to a broader range of families and communities.
Wishing you all a happy and safe return to school!
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Charlene Margot, M.A.
Founder and CEO
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Upcoming 2020 - 2021 Events |
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How to Give Kids a Sense of Routine and Stability in a Pandemic School Year |
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar).
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The Anti-Racist Parent: Engaging Youth Through an Equity and Justice Framework |
What does it mean to be an "Anti-Racist Parent"? Victor Rios, PhD, UCSB professor, TED Talk speaker, author, sociologist, and national thought leader, will provide parents with practical strategies for being reflexive about anti-racism. Sponsored by SHSEF.
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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The Parent Forum #3 (English) |
Join us for a new Parent Forum 2020-21 (English) with Eran Magen, PhD, founder of The Center for Supportive Relationships. This series of (virtual) parent discussion groups will focus on parent-child communication.
Parent Forum #4 (English): Oct. 30, 12pm
Parent Forum #5 (English): Dec. 11, 12pm
Friday, September 25, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Meeting)
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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), and Alice Kleeman, retired M-A College Advisor, offer advice from both sides of the desk on college-admission-related issues. Sponsored by M-A PTA.
Thursday, October 29, 2020
12:00pm - 1:00pm
Online Event (Webinar)
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Community Town Hall (Virtual) |
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Sequoia Healthcare District
Response to COVID-19 in Our Schools
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Join Sequoia Healthcare District to learn more about how the healthcare district is responding to COVID-19 in our schools. This informational Town Hall will be co-hosted by Pamela Kurtzman, CEO, and Dr. Karen Li, Director of School Health. Open to the community!
Thursday, September 17, 2020
6:30pm - 8:00pm
Online Event (Meeting)
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Dear Class of 2024: 10 Tips for New High School Students (and Their Parents) |
Published by Lara Sandara, M.A.
Academic Counselor, Menlo-Atherton High School, Sequoia Union High School District
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Confront Your Privilege With Just-Launched Anti-Racist Meditations |
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Photo by Paul on Unsplash |
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Building Empathy in a Fractured World |
Jamil Zaki, PhD, is an associate professor of psychology, director of the Stanford Social Neuroscience Laboratory, and the author of The War for Kindness: Building Empathy in a Fractured World. This event is presented by the Stanford Alumni Association.
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Frog and Toad Tentatively Go Outside After Months in Self-Quarantine |
In this irreverent take on the adventures of Frog and Toad, Jennie Egerdie (McSweeney's) follows the two beloved children's book characters as they venture outside after six months in quarantine. For more, read Frog and Toad are Self-Quarantined Friends.
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4-Year-Old Becomes A TikTok Icon For Not Moving A Muscle During Dance Recital |
4-year-old Charlie has become a TikTok icon because of her dance performance -- during which she refused to move a single muscle. Her mom thinks the video went viral because Charlie's mood is "very 2020."
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How to Reduce the Stress of Homeschooling on Everyone |
Despite parents' best efforts, many kids are struggling with meeting "school at home" expectations. Here are three ways to support your child or teen (and manage your own stress) during school closures.
— Greater Good Science Center: Education
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The 2020 Back-to-School List for Teens’ Emotional Well-Being
Forget backpacks and binders. Here are the essentials teenagers will need for the strange school year ahead.
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In a sea of Covid confusion, this seems certain: The pandemic will disrupt school this fall. But learning from home will reduce students’ exposure to the ordinary magic that happens at school. Can parents help compensate for what will necessarily be lost? Yes.
— The New York Times: Adolescence
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Talking to Your Kids About Race: A (Virtual) Conversation |
How should parents talk with their kids about race? This video brings together a distinguished panel of experts - Julie Lythcott-Haims, Donald Grant, Eric Abrams, Kareem Graham - to offer insights into an often difficult, fraught subject -- race in America.
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Fomentando Una Mejor ComunicaciĂłn Con Su Hijo o Adolescente |
Parent Forum for Spanish-speaking families with mental health expert Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center, and Michelle Remond, Community Liaison, Redwood City School District (RCSD).
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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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"We have mastered the selfies and TikToks, now we must master ourselves." |
— Renee Yolanda King, granddaughter of Martin Luther King, Jr. speaking on August 28.
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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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