Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Welcome back to school! Whether your kids are heading back this week or a little later this fall, we wish you a safe and smooth start to the new school year.
NEW! We're excited to kick off the 2021-22 season with Bill Stixrud, PhD, and Ned Johnson, bestselling authors of the new book, What Do You Say? How to Talk with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance, Motivation, and a Happy Home (September 1, Online).
On September 9, Mission Be returns with a new "Mindful Parent" series featuring Madeleine Pizey in Mindful Parenting: Reducing Covid Stress and Anxiety (September 9, Online). Don't miss this self-care session, perfect for back to school!
As the Olympics pushed mental health to the forefront, we welcome Steve Smith, PhD, clinical and sports psychologist, for a timely discussion on “The Twisties”: Youth Sports, Competition, and Mental Health (September 15, Online).
SPECIAL EVENT! Frank Bruni, NY Times columnist and author of Where You Go is Not Who You'll Be, joins Alice Kleeman, former college advisor, in Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience (September 22, Online).
Keys: for Parenting is finally here! Keys is a new communication tool that puts parenting advice at your fingertips—literally, it's a keyboard!—developed by Charlene Margot and Bev Hartman, co-founders of The Parent Venture.
Many parents wish for better relationships with their kids, but how can you get the conversation started? Give Keys a try! We know you'll love it. And your kids will too. Free app available for download (Apple Store).
Also, check out The Parent Venture, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. TPV extends our work to more families, educators, mental health professionals, and community members. The Parent Education Series is a program of The Parent Venture.
Wishing you all a safe, successful transition back to school!
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Charlene Margot, MA
Co-Founder and CEO
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Upcoming 2021 - 2022 Events |
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What Do You Say? Talking with Kids to Build Stress Tolerance and Motivation |
In their new book, What Do You Say?, national bestselling authors Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson tackle thorny parenting topics like boundaries around tech/media, stress, sleep, homework, and motivation.
Wednesday, September 1, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Mindful Parenting with Mission Be |
Madeleine Pizey, mindful educator at nonprofit Mission Be, will guide parents to reduce stress and increase positivity through the power of mindfulness. Please join us!
Thursday, September 9, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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"The Twisties”: Youth Sports, Competition, and Mental Health |
Steve Smith, PhD, a clinical and sports psychologist at UC Santa Barbara, will discuss how youth sports impact student mental health and well-being.
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
5:30pm – 6:30pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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Beyond Being Admitted: Making the Most of the College Experience |
SPECIAL EVENT! Frank Bruni, NY Times columnist and author of Where You Go Is Not Who You'll Be, joins Alice Kleeman, former college advisor at Menlo-Atherton High School, for a discussion on how to maximize students' college experience.
Wednesday, September 22, 2021
5:00pm – 6:00pm PDT
Live Event (Webinar)
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The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives |
One of the best parenting books we've read in 20+ years! Dr. Bill Stixrud and Ned Johnson provide wise, compassionate strategies for how parents can help their children feel loved, trusted, and supported.
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Announcing Keys: for Parenting! |
Keys: for Parenting is a new communication tool that puts parenting advice at your fingertips—literally, it's a keyboard!—with real-time suggestions for what to say in those though moments.
Keys puts the experience of its creators—two educators with 60+ years of experience—in your pocket. Give it a try! We know you'll love it. And your kids will too. App free to download.
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The Making of an Olympian |
The world’s top athletes, including Olympians, rarely start competing at a young age or specialize early in the sport that will make them champions, according to a new study of thousands of successful athletes.
— The New York Times: Phys Ed
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A Researcher Thought Disney Princesses Had a Negative Impact on Young Girls. The Results of Her New Study Surprised Her. |
Disney princesses may not be so bad for children after all! A surprising new study suggests that girls who were obsessed with princess culture at 5 were actually more likely to hold progressive views about gender roles at age 10.
— TIME: Entertainment
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Man Builds Squirrel Olympics Course in Garden (BBC) |
To mark the Tokyo 2020 Olympics, Steve Barley created an Olympic-themed squirrel obstacle course in his back garden. Two grey squirrels mastered the obstacles to get to the nuts at the end, although "they don't always use it correctly."
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Prepared or Petrified? How to Be an Askable Adult for Your Teen |
The pandemic put many of life's events on hold, but your teen's sexual development isn't one of them! Vanessa Kellam, Health Connected educator, helps parents engage their teens in meaningful conversations about sexual health and relationships. |
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