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February is Black History Month. During this annual celebration, we honor the achievements of African Americans and recognize their central role in US history.


This week! Ross W. Greene, PhD, renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, joins us for Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child or Teen (January 31, Online).


Special event! How can we advocate for youth and families? Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, the first female African American judge in Northern California, will discuss her new book, Her Honor: My Life on the Bench (February 9, Online).


What should parents know about cannabis dispensaries in their community? Lynn Silver, MD, MPH, Senior Advisor at the Public Health Institute (PHI), presents Health Impacts and Legalities of Cannabis Use in Youth (February 15, Online).


February is Heart Health Month! Sequoia Healthcare District presents a Town Hall, Understanding Heart Health, featuring cardiologist Henry Huang, MD, and Liz Lazar-Johnson, founder of Via Heart Project (February 16, Online).


Upcoming Parent Forums feature Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center, for Padres que se adaptan (español) (February 7, Online), and Eran Magen, PhD, Parenting for Humans, in How to Be Your Child's Favorite Conversation Partner (English) (February 17, Online).


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Upcoming 2022 - 2023 Events

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Raising Human Beings: Creating a Collaborative Partnership with Your Child or Teen


Ross W. Greene, PhD, renowned child psychologist and NYT bestselling author of Lost at School and The Explosive Child, explains how to cultivate better parent-child relationships.


Tuesday, January 31, 2023

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT

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Her Honor: A Conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell


NEW! Join us for a special conversation with Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, author of the debut book, Her Honor: My Life on the Bench (2021). Judge Cordell was the first female African American judge in Northern CA.


Thursday, February 9, 2023

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT

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Health Impacts and Legalities of Cannabis Use in Youth


Lynn Silver, MD, MPH, will discuss the health impacts and legalities of cannabis use in youth. Sponsored by TUPE, San Mateo County Office of Education.


Wednesday, February 15, 2023

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT

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Sequoia Health Care District Town Hall: Understanding Heart Health


February is Heart Health Month! Join us for Sequoia Healthcare District's Heart Health Town Hall with cardiologist Dr. Henry Huang and Liz Lazar-Johnson.


Thursday, February 16, 2023

6:00pm – 7:00pm PT

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Foro de padres #26 (español) - Padres que se adaptan 


¿Cómo podemos adaptarnos a obstáculos y oportunidades inesperados? Únase a nosotros para un nuevo foro de padres con Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center.


Martes, 7 de febrero de 2023

5:30pm - 6:30pm PT

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Parent Forum #21 (English) - How to Be Your Child's Favorite Conversation Partner


How can you be your child or teen's favorite conversation partner? Join Eran Magen, PhD, communication expert and founder of Parenting for Humans, for a new Parent Forum (English).


Friday, February 17, 2023

12:00pm – 1:00pm PT

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How to Help Teens Put Less Pressure On Themselves


How can we help teens see that it’s possible to have high standards for themselves, while at the same time treating themselves kindly? Simply put, teens can learn how to be more self-compassionate.


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From artist, designer, and photographer David M. Bird: Here are some of my favorite Becorn scenes from 2022. Wishing you all a 2023 full of wonder!

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Parenting from an Anti-Racist Lens: Learning to Unlearn


In this video, Donald E. Grant, Jr., PsyD, describes how to parent from an "anti-racist" lens. How can we disrupt anti-BIPOC racism and discrimination in our homes, schools, and communities?

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