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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Happy Earth Month! Every April, people around the world celebrate Earth Month, a time to honor our planet and take action to protect it. 🌎
🌱 We are proud to offer the new Parents Under Pressure Series. In response to Former Surgeon General Vivek Murthy's call to action, we are committed to providing programming that supports parents, caregivers, and educators.
🧠 Join us this week for a special PUPS event on youth mental health:
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Lisa Damour, PhD, renowned psychologist and NY Times bestselling author, joins us for Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Youth (April 17). Don't miss it!
📍 Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in April:
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We welcome Erlanger "Earl" Turner, PhD, licensed psychologist, bestselling author, and psychology professor at Pepperdine University, for How to Raise Resilient Black Kids in a Complex World (April 23).
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NEW! How can you help your young child succeed at school? Kate Browne, child development expert and professor at Skyline College, presents Supporting Our Children as They Grow and Thrive at School (April 28).
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NEW! How will AI impact teaching and learning? Join Sarah Levine, PhD, educator and assistant professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education, for Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom (April 30).
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NEW! Deborah Farmer Kris, author, child development expert, and founder of Parenthood365, joins us for Raising Awe Seekers: How the Wonder of Science Helps Our Kids Thrive (May 6).
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Warm wishes,
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"All of the events have been WONDERFUL! I've learned to much! Thank you!"
– Parent, Silicon Valley (Parenting Tech-Savvy Kids: Promoting Safe and Healthy Decisions Online)
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Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Youth
Lisa Damour, PhD, Psychologist, New Your Times Bestselling Author
Thursday, April 17, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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How to Raise Resilient Black Kids in a Complex World
Earl Turner, PhD, Author, Professor of Psychology, Pepperdine University
Wednesday, April 23, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Parenting at the Intersection of Neurodivergence and Gender Expansiveness
Anthony Ross, LMFT & Emily Swanson, LMFT, Marriage & Family Therapists
Thursday, April 24, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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NEW! Supporting Our Children as They Grow and Thrive at School
Kate Browne, Child Development Expert, Professor, Skyline College
Monday, April 28, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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The Disengaged Teen: Helping Kids Learn Better, Feel Better, and Live Better
Jenny Anderson, Award-Winning Journalist & Rebecca Winthrop, PhD, Director, Brookings Institute
Tuesday, April 29, 2025
12:00pm – 1:00pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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NEW! Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the Classroom
Sarah Levine, PhD, Assistant Professor, Stanford Graduate School of Education
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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NEW! Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive
Deborah Farmer Kris, Author, Raising Awe-Seekers, Founder, Parenthood365
Tuesday, May 6, 2025
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Generations United - Annual Easter Celebration
Join the Fair Oaks community for a fun-filled Easter events with egg hunts, crafts, and delicious treats! Free and open to kids and adults. Questions? Contact Juancarlos Cancilla at 650-418-0006.
Friday, April 18, 2025
4:00pm - 6:00pm PT
Stanford Redwood City Lawn
905 Barron Ave, Redwood City
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Understanding Your Child's Learning Profile: Academic & Social Needs at Home and in the Classroom
Is your child struggling in school or at home? If you're in the New York area, our friends at Winston Prep are offering a free symposium to help parents gain a deeper understanding of their child's learning profile.
Saturday, April 26, 2025
9:00am - 2:00pm ET
Winston Prep Long Island
30 Deforest Road, Dix Hills, NY
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Raising Awe-Seekers: How the Science of Wonder Helps Our Kids Thrive
Deborah Farmer Kris explores how awe and wonder can and should be a part of every childhood, and how becoming an awe-seeker can change your parenting in profound and concrete ways.
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Teens are embracing AI — but largely not for cheating, survey finds
While teens are more eager and tech savvy than their parents when utilizing AI tools, experts encourage both to explore how to best use these tools together.
— K-12 Dive (Dive Brief)
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Young elk joins a friendly game of backyard soccer
Two teenagers in Evergreen, Colorado, were delighted when an unexpected player joined them in a game of backyard soccer! ⚽
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But What Will People Say? Navigating Mental Health, Identity, and Family Between Cultures
In her new book, But What Will People Say?, Sahaj Kohli offers an insightful guide that explores the challenges faced by children of immigrants as they navigate cultural identity, mental health, and self-care.
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