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Dear Parents and Caregivers, 


February is American Heart Month! This month highlights national efforts on how to live a heart-healthy lifestyle and practice self-care for #OurHearts.


On Tuesday, Edwin Fernandez, LCSW, One Life Counseling Center, joins us for a a new Spanish Parent Forum, Padres que se adaptan (español) (February 7, Online),


This week! We are proud to welcome Judge LaDoris Hazzard Cordell, the first female African American judge in Northern California, in discussion of her debut book, Her Honor: My Life on the Bench. Judge Cordell (February 9, Online).


How do cannabis dispensaries impact marijuana use in teens? Lynn Silver, MD, MPH, Senior Advisor, Public Health Institute (PHI), presents Health Impacts and Legalities of Cannabis Use in Youth (February 15, Online).


To honor heart month, the 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).


On February 17, Eran Magen, PhD, founder, Parenting for Humans, offers a popular Parent Forum (English) on How to Be Your Child's Favorite Conversation Partner (English) (Online).


NEW! What can today’s parents gain from Mister Rogers’ learning science? We welcome authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski for When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mr. Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Kids (February 21, Online).


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Upcoming 2022 - 2023 Events

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

Online Event (Live)

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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

Online Event (Live)

Sequoia Health Care District Town Hall: Understanding Heart Health


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


Thursday, February 16, 2023

6:00pm – 7:00pm PT

Online Event (Live)

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When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mr. Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Kids


NEW! In their new book, When You Wonder, You're Learning, authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski introduce a new generation of families to the "learning lessons" of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood.


Tuesday, February 21, 2023

5:00pm – 6:00pm PT

Online Event (Live)

Parent Forums

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


¿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

Evento en linea (en vivo)

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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

Online Event (Live)

In the News

Slow? Koala? Crunchy? Your guide to the wild world of parenting styles


Pity the poor parent trying to keep up with all the buzzwords for raising children today. There’s the helicopter, hovering over their kid. The koala who keeps their child close. Why do these labels have such a hold on parenting culture?


— The Washington Post: Parenting

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Meet the Players of Puppy Bowl XVIII


Introducing the adoptable puppy players of Puppy Bowl XVIII! These pawesome athletes will go head to head as Team Ruff and Team Fluff compete for the trophy on Sunday, February 13, 11am PT / 2 PM ET.

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


Dr. Ross W. Greene, renowned child psychologist and New York Times bestselling author, explains how to cultivate better parent-child relationships while nurturing empathy, honesty, resilience, and independence.

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