Dear Parents and Caregivers,

The Parent Venture, our nonprofit, has new artwork from illustrator Rebecca Santo! We love how it captures our tagline, "Because parenting is a growth opportunity."

Tuesday! What is purpose? And why does it matter? Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, professor of psychology at Claremont Graduate University, presents How Parents Can Help Students Discover their Purpose in Life (March 1, Online).

This week! Tauheed Zaman, MD, Associate Clinical Professor, UCSF Department of Psychiatry, offers a guide to what families should know about Cannabis and Tobacco: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers (March 2, Online).

How can parents support kids' resilience and well-being? Phyllis Fagell, a licensed clinical professional counselor, will suggest strategies in How Parents Can Boost Kids' Well-Being and Resilience During the Pandemic (March 7, Online).

Trying to improve your child's behavior can be challenging. Join Ross Greene, PhD, clinical psychologist and NYT bestselling author, for Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving (March 16, Online).

Have you visited our Video Library? With 41,000+ views, this popular, free resource offers parents, caregivers, educators, and community members access to our inclusive, high-quality programming.

New videos include Now More Than Ever: Family Engagement is Essential for Student and School Success; Celebrating Heart Health Month; and Raising Kids Who Are Kind and Brave.

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Warm wishes,
"Thank you for the wonderful parent education opportunities you provide to our community!" - Parent & Community Volunteer



Charlene Margot, MA
Co-Founder & CEO
Upcoming 2021 - 2022 Events
Live Events (Virtual)
How Parents Can Help Students Discover their Purpose in Life
What is purpose? Why does it matter? And, how can we - as parents - help our students discover their purpose in life? Join Kendall Cotton Bronk, PhD, Claremont Graduate University.

Tuesday, March 1, 2022
6:00pm – 7:00pm PST
Live Event (Webinar)
Cannabis and Tobacco: A Practical Guide for Parents and Caregivers
What should families know about cannabis and tobacco? Join Tauheed Zaman, MD, UCSF, for a special presentation on cannabis, tobacco, addiction, and adolescent brain development.

Wednesday, March 2, 2022
5:00pm – 6:00pm PST
Live Event (Webinar)
How Parents Can Boost Kids' Well-Being and Resilience During the Pandemic
Phyllis Fagell, a licensed clinical counselor, journalist, and bestselling author of Middle School Matters, suggests tools and strategies parents can use to support their kids' well-being and resilience.

Monday, March 7, 2022
1:00pm – 2:00pm PST
Live Event (Webinar)
Collaborative & Proactive Solutions: Moving from Power and Control to Collaboration and Problem Solving
How can families help kids improve their behavior in a positive, collaborative way? Dr. Ross Greene is a clinical psychologist and NYT bestselling author whose influential work is known around the world. 

Wednesday, March 16, 2022
5:30pm – 6:30pm PST
Live Event (Webinar)
In the News
War, Crisis, Tragedy: How to talk with kids when the news is scary
While it's important to limit your kids' exposure to potentially frightening media, some stories are simply too big to avoid. Bottom line: Give kids a safe space to reflect and share.

— KQED Mind/Shift (Anya Kamenetz)
Community Event
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions
A Healthier Approach to College Admissions is a research-based workshop from Challenge Success, Stanford GSE, that addresses questions like What is “fit”? and Why does it matter? 

Thursday, March 10, 2022
4:00pm – 5:15pm PST
Live Event (Webinar)
Cost: $10 per person
Just for Fun
PHOTO FINISH! | Kaiser Permanente Baby Race
One of the most epic baby crawl races in NBA history! Competition video from the Sacramento Kings Stadium, Sacramento.
Featured Video
Now More Than Ever: Why Family Engagement is Essential for Student and School Success
Why is it important for schools to engage families? Karen L. Mapp, EdD, Harvard GSE, shares what we know about the powerful impact of family–school partnerships on students, parents, teachers, and schools. 
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