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Dear Parents and Caregivers,
Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day! On Monday, October 14, we celebrate Indigenous Peoples' Day by recognizing the history and contributions of Native peoples.
🍂 Join us this week for special events on boys and understanding neurodiversity:
🎃 Mark your calendars for these great events coming up in October!
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This month's Spanish Parent Forum features Jennifer Martinez, bilingual LMFT, director of Una Vida (One Life Counseling Center), in Uva vida en confianza (en español) (A Life with Trust) (October 22).
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How can curiosity change your life? We're excited to welcome Scott Shigeoka, curiosity expert, speaker, and bestselling author of SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World (October 29)
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Warm wishes,
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– Parent, Silicon Valley
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Upcoming 2024 - 2025 Events | | |
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Supporting Boys' Relationships and Healthy Development
Judy Chu, EdD, Educator, Author
Lecturer, Stanford University
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Understanding Neurodiversity and Neurodivergence: Creating a More Empathetic, Accessible World
Amanda Morin, Neurodiversity Consultant, Author, and Educator
Thursday, October 17, 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life and Change the World
Scott Shigeoka, TED Talk Speaker, Bestselling Author of SEEK
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
5:30pm – 6:30pm PT
Virtual Event (Live)
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Foro de padres #39 - Una vida en confianza (en español)
Jennifer Martinez, terapeuta bilingüe familiar y matrimonial, director, Una Vida
Martes 22 de octubre de 2024
5:00pm – 6:00pm PT
Evento en linea (en vivo)
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Inspire & Empower: Become a Girl Scout Volunteer!
Make a difference in the lives of girls by becoming a Girl Scout volunteer! Lead girls through exciting adventures, help them build confidence, and make an impact that will last a lifetime.
Learn more: https://www.gsnorcal.org/volunteer
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Connections California - "Transition to Adulthood"
Cookman Law and Parents Helping Parents host a 4-part webinar series: Transition to Adulthood. Workshops will cover special needs planning programs like SSI, SSDI, and Medi-Cal. Open to parents, caregivers, friends, and advocates.
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Talking to Boys About Being a Boy
"We can't just tell boys what they can't do. We also have to tell boys what they can do. We need to include them in the conversation about gender because they are half the world."
— CNN: Life But Better/Relationships
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Octopus Beach Art
I'd like to be...under the sea...Celebrated each year on October 8th, World Octopus Day is a time to honor one of the most intelligent animals in the ocean!
(watch with sound ON) @beach4art
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Suicide Prevention 101: Offering Hope for Parents and Teens
Pamela Morris-Perez, PhD, Professor of Applied Psychology at NYU, demystifies adolescent suicide and shares what works in schools and homes to support young people. Don't miss this critical event!
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